ICU Primary PrepCast

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#Epi 51 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 8 - Elderly Patient

2022-01-2224:43

In this episode, we discuss the physiology and pharmacology relevant to an elderly patient admitted to the intensive care unit.

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

2026-07-0912:19

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

2026-09-1716:17

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

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

2026-05-1905:56

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.

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

2026-04-1808:57

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

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