ICU Primary PrepCast

#Epi 105 - ICU Primary Snippet - Fever, Hyperthermia and Paracetamol

#Epi 104 - ICU Primary Snippet - Cardiovascular changes in Morbid Obesity

In this episode, we discuss the definition of morbid obesity and the cardiovascular changes associated with it, including effects on preload, left and right heart function, cardiac output, pulmonary and systemic circulat

# Epi 103 - ICU Primary Snippet - EVD Vs Intra-parenchymal monitor

In this episode, we discuss the differences between EVD and intrapreanchymal ICP monotors.

# Epi 102 - ICU Primary Snippet - Meropenem pharmacology

In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of Meropenem.

#Epi 101 - ICU Primary Snippet - Gabapentin

In this episode, we discuss the classification of anticonvulsants and the pharmacology of gabapentin.

#Epi 100 - ICU Primary Snippet - Anatomy for lumbar puncture

In this episode, we discuss the anatomy for the lumbar puncture and compare the differences between adult and paediatric populations.

#Epi 99- ICU Primary Snippet - Temperature measurement

In this episode, we discuss underlying principles of various temperature measurement methods.

# Epi 98 - ICU Primary Snippet 41 - Anatomy of Sympathetic Nervous System

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

Epi 97 - ICU Primary Snippet 40 - Metoprolol Vs Verapamil

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

Epi 96 - ICU Primary Snippet 39 - Lactate

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

Epi 95 - ICU Primary Snippet 38 - Work of Breathing and Lung Efficiency

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

Epi 94 - ICU Primary Snippet 37 - Femoral Vein anatomy

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

#Epi 93 - ICU Primary Snippet 36 - Fibrinolysis and Alteplase

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

#Epi 92 - ICU Primary Snippet 35 - Remifentanyl Vs Fentanyl

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

#Epi 91 - ICU Primary Snippet 34 - Receptors - Agonist, Partial agonist and Inverse agonist

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

#Epi 90 - ICU Primary Snippet 33 - Venous Admixture and effect of Supplemental Oxygen

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

Epi 89 - ICU Primary Snippet 32 - Effect of sudden and sustained increase in afterload on LV.

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

#Epi 88 - ICU Primary Snippet 31 -Furosemide Vs Acetazolamide

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

#Epi 87 - ICU Primary Snippet 30 - Opioid Receptors

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

#Epi 86 - ICU Primary Snippet 29 - Renal Physiology - Urine concentrating mechanisms

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