Episodes

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

    #Epi 106 - ICU Primary Snippet - ROTEM: Platelet Dysfunction, Heparin and Hyperfibrinolysis
    Sep 17 2026

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

    #Epi 105 - ICU Primary Snippet - Fever, Hyperthermia and Paracetamol
    Jul 9 2026
    12 mins
  • #Epi 104 - ICU Primary Snippet - Cardiovascular changes in Morbid Obesity

    #Epi 104 - ICU Primary Snippet - Cardiovascular changes in Morbid Obesity
    May 19 2026
    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.
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    6 mins
  • # Epi 103 - ICU Primary Snippet - EVD Vs Intra-parenchymal monitor

    # Epi 103 - ICU Primary Snippet - EVD Vs Intra-parenchymal monitor
    Apr 18 2026

    In this episode, we discuss the differences between EVD and intrapreanchymal ICP monotors.
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    9 mins
  • # Epi 102 - ICU Primary Snippet - Meropenem pharmacology

    # Epi 102 - ICU Primary Snippet - Meropenem pharmacology
    Mar 1 2026

    In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of Meropenem.

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    8 mins
  • #Epi 101 - ICU Primary Snippet - Gabapentin

    #Epi 101 - ICU Primary Snippet - Gabapentin
    Feb 9 2026

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

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    8 mins
  • #Epi 100 - ICU Primary Snippet - Anatomy for lumbar puncture

    #Epi 100 - ICU Primary Snippet - Anatomy for lumbar puncture
    Oct 2 2025

    In this episode, we discuss the anatomy for the lumbar puncture and compare the differences between adult and paediatric populations.
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    14 mins
  • #Epi 99- ICU Primary Snippet - Temperature measurement

    #Epi 99- ICU Primary Snippet - Temperature measurement
    Oct 1 2025

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