ICU Fellowship PrepCast
Episodes
# Epi 33 - Fellowship Snippet - Subarachnoid haemorrhage
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of various complications associated with subarachnoid haemorrhage.
#Epi 31- ICU Fellowship Snippet - Post-Spleenectomy patient
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the management of a post-splenectomy patient admitted to the intensive care unit.
#Epi 30 - Ascending cholangitis with septic shock
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this epsiode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient with ascending cholangitis.
#Ep 29 - Neuroprognostication in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest patient
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the multi-modal approach to neuroprognostication in out of hospital cardiac arrest patient.
# Epi 28 - Weaning of a Long term ventilated patient in ICU
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the challenges and an approach for weaning long term mechanically ventilated patient in intensive care.
# Epi 27 - Acute Subdural haematoma management
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting to regional ED with acute subdural haematoma.
#Epi 26 - OHCA in Obese Patient
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the challenges involved in the management of an obese patient admitted to intensive care after OHCA.
#Epi 25 - Shock post Cardiac surgery
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the interesting presentation of cardiogenic shock post-MVR due to SAM.
# Epi 24 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Necrotising fasciitits
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with necrotising fasciitis.
# Epi 23 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Type 1 respiratory failure in Immunocompramised patient
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the differential diagnosis and management of type 1 respiratory failure in immunocompromised patient.
# Epi 22 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Asthma Management
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the management of severe asthma in intensive care.
# Epi 21 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Organophosphate poisoning
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic work up and management of organophosphate poisoning.
# Epi 20 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Legionella Pneumonia
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss characteristics of legionella pneumonia and its management.
# Epi 19 - Fellowship Vivas - Peri-operative complications, Paediatric burns, Non-inferiority trials
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss 3 more CICM fellowship vivas- post-operative neurological deterioration, paediatric burns management and pros/cons of
# Epi 18 - Fellowship Vivas - Status Epilepticus, Cholangitis and Percutaneous Tracheostomy
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss key 3 vivas - diagnosis and management of Acute cholangitis, Status epilepticus and the role of percutaneous dilatational ...
# Epi 17 - Fellowship Vivas - Fluid resuscitation in Sepsis, Renal replacement therapy, and PCV
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss three fellowship vivas addressing controversies related to fluid resuscitation in septic shock, renal replacement therapy ...
# Epi 16 - Fellowship Vivas - Type 1 Respiratory failure, Determination of Brain death and Failed intubation
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode, where we discuss the management of hypoxic patient post bronchoscopy, the determination of brain death and an approach to dea...
Epi 15 - Fellowship Vivas - Thrombocytopenia, TAVI and ICP monitoring.
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode, we discuss 3 fellowship vivas from past exams. We discuss thrombocytopenia, TAVI and ICP monitoring in ICU patient.
# Epi 14 - Fellowship Vivas - Delayed Cerebral ischemia, Hepatic encephalopathy and Burns
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss three key topics - Delayed cerebral ischemia, hepatic encephalopathy and management of burn patients in ICU.
# Epi 13 - Fellowship Vivas - Anti-fungal treatment,Failure to wean, Pacemaker troubleshooting,
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss another 3 sets of vivas - The role of antifungal treatment in ICU, Failure to wean from mechanical ventilation and pacemak...
# Epi 12 - Fellowship Vivas - TTM, Wernicke's encephalopathy, Pain management in Post AAA repair
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the role of targeted temperature management in OOHCA, management of Wernicke's encephalopathy, and Post AAA repair pain ma...
# Epi 11 - Fellowship Vivas - TENS, Aortic Dissection, Proning
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the management of TENS ( rare dermatological emergency), aortic dissection and dive deeper into the rationale of proning i...
# Epi 10 - Fellowship Vivas - Asthma in pregnancy, ICH and Respiratory failure in Pancreatitis
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the nuances of managing a pregnant patient with Asthma, an elderly patient with intracranial hemorrhage and differentials ...
# Epi 9 - Fellowship Vivas - Can't Intubate, Can't Ventilate & Cervical Spinal Injury
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss the management of the Can not intubate, can not ventilate (CICV) situation and Cervical Spinal injury patient.
# Epi 8 - How to pass Fellowship Exams - Conversation with A/Prof Stuart Lane
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, second part exam chair A/prof Stuart Lane shares his insights into exam result patterns and also gives some tips on preparation for p...
# Epi 7 - Fellowship Vivas - Morbid Obesity, Digoxin Toxicity and Traumatic Hepatic Injury
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss 3 fellowship vivas - management of morbidly obese patients in cardiac arrest, patients admitted with digoxin toxicity and m...
# Epi 6 - Fellowship Vivas - Post-Transplant Patient, Tracheostomy Complication & ICC insertion
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Maddi and I discuss 3 exam vivas covering post-heart transplant patient, Tracheostomy complications and ICC insertion.
# Epi 5 - Fellowship Vivas - Submassive PE, Esophageal Perforation & Malaria
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss other 3 vivas covering management of submissive PE, esophageal perforation post TOE and falciparum malaria in the overseas...
# Epi 4 - Hot Cases - How to Approach a Neuro Hot Case?
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my approach to neuro cases in the Fellowship exam.
# Epi 3 - Fellowship Vivas - SAH, LA toxicity and Difficult Airway
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss 3 fellowship vivas from previous exams.
# Epi 2 - Hot Cases - How to Approach Hot Case?
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an approach towards fellowship hot cases presented in the CICM final fellowship exam.
# Epi 1 - Vivas - MH, Failed Extubation and Pancreatitis
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode, where Maddi and I discuss previously asked 3 viva scenarios around 3 themes - Malignant hyperthermia, Failed extubation and P...