ICU Primary PrepCast

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In this podcast series, we discuss various topics pertinent to Intensive care pharmacology and physiology. We aim to equip medical and nursing staff working in Intensive care with the knowledge required for day to day functioning in intensive care.

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#Epi 50 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 7 - Christmas Special

Dec 23, 2021

In this episode, we discuss

1. How does thermoregulation work in Santa?

2. How does a thermometer work?

3. What are the physiological effects when Santa returns to the North Pole?

#Epi 49 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 6

Dec 2, 2021

In this episode, we continue to discuss how to prepare for primary exams at the bedside. We discuss carbohydrate metabolism, the pharmacology of TPN and the measurement of basal metabolic rate.

#Epi 48 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 5

Nov 2, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of oxygen, the physics behind oxygen sensors in the ventilator and the mechanism of oxygen delivery.

#Epi 47 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 4

Oct 2, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the anatomy of brainstem reflexes along with the pharmacology of mannitol, phenytoin and levetiracetam.

#Epi 46 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 3

Sep 2, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the modified Pomodoro technique for bedside Primary exam preparation. We examine the neurointensive care patient to discuss the anatomy of CSF production, Cerebral blood flow regulation and physics of ICP monitoring.