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ICU Primary PrepCast

Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Madhuri Anupindi
ICU Primary PrepCast
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  • ICU Primary PrepCast

    #Epi 106 - ICU Primary Snippet - ROTEM: Platelet Dysfunction, Heparin and Hyperfibrinolysis

    17/09/2026 | 16 mins.
    In this episode, we discuss viscoelastic testing in ICU using ROTEM. We cover the main assays (EXTEM, INTEM, FIBTEM, APTEM and HEPTEM), the key parameters (CT, CFT, A10, MCF and ML), and the expected changes and underlying mechanisms in platelet dysfunction, therapeutic heparin use and hyperfibrinolysis.
    Read the full episode notes on Substack: https://critcareedu.substack.com/p/rotem-platelet-dysfunction-heparin
  • ICU Primary PrepCast

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

    09/07/2026 | 12 mins.
  • ICU Primary PrepCast

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

    19/05/2026 | 5 mins.
    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 circulation, coronary circulation, and cardiac conduction.
  • ICU Primary PrepCast

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

    18/04/2026 | 8 mins.
    In this episode, we discuss the differences between EVD and intrapreanchymal ICP monotors.
  • ICU Primary PrepCast

    # Epi 102 - ICU Primary Snippet - Meropenem pharmacology

    01/03/2026 | 8 mins.
    In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of Meropenem.
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About 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.
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