ICU Primary PrepCast

ICU Primary PrepCast

This podcast is about Intensive care pharmacology and physiology. This is created to prepare intensive care trainees for their primary CICM exams. However, it will be of benefit to anyone who works in intensive care and keen to acquire new knowledge or want to refresh their memory.

Episodes

May 19, 2025 7 mins

In this episode, we discuss the anatomy of sympathetic nervous system w.r.t origin, fibre type, receptors and neurotransmitters.

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In this episode, we compare and contrast the pharmacological profiles of Metoprolol and verapamil. 

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In this episode, we cover the production, metabolism and the role played by lactate in the body.

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In this episode, we discuss the concept of Work of breathing and lung efficiency.

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In this episode, we discuss the procedural anatomy of the femoral vein including surface 

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In this episode, we discuss the process of fibrinolysis in relation to coagulation cascade and the pharmacology of Alteplase.

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In this episdoe, we compare and contrast fentanyl and remifentanyl.

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in this episode, we discuss the role of various receptors and describe the terms - partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonists.

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In this episode, we discuss the concept of venous admixture and the effect of supplemental oxygen on it in adults.

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In this episode, we discuss the consequences of sudden and sustained afterload increase on the Left ventricle.

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In this episode, we discuss the differences between two diuretic medications - Furosemide and Acetazolamide.

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In this episode, we discuss various opioid receptors, their characteristics, distribution and activation process.

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In this episode, we discuss various mechanisms by which the kidney concentrates urine.

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In this episode, we discuss the CVS changes after the birth.

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In this episode, Dr Mike Clifford talks about respiratory changes occurring at birth. 

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In this episode, we discuss the key characteristics of uteroplacental circulation, including double Bohr and double Haldane effect.

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In this episode, Mike and I discuss the physiological changes in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy and at the term, their implication on pharmacokinetics.

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In this episode, Mike and I discuss the respiratory changes during the pregnancy and at the term.

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In this episode, we discuss the control of breathing and its clinical relevance.

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In this episode, Mike discusses arterial pressure transducers, including natural frequency, resonance and damping.

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