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CICM Fellowship

Intensive care medicine organised around bedside cognition: physiology under pressure, organ support, hot cases, viva structures, and written-answer frameworks in one searchable critical-care atlas.

265
Topics
3
Exam modes
ICU
Clinical frame
Critical-care map
Organ support

Ventilation, circulation, renal support, neurocritical care, and sepsis.

Physiology under stress

Mechanisms are tied to bedside signs and management moves.

Hot-case readiness

Topics are framed for examination, ward-round, and viva recall.

Written + viva

First Part

Basic sciences made clinically visible: physiology, pharmacology, equipment, and monitoring.

Clinical

Second Part

Clinical management, hot cases, and complex ICU scenarios for bedside examination prep.

SAQ

Written Themes

Structured topic collections aligned with high-yield written and viva domains.

265topics available
Evidenceand hot-case framing
Critical-care focusat the bedside
265 results
CICM
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Abdominal Anatomy

Define/Describe - Overview of abdominal regions and divisions... CICM First Part Written SAQ, CICM First Part Written MCQ exam preparation.

Basic Sciences - Anatomy
Intensive Care Medicine
Surgery
High evidence
CICM First Part Written SAQ
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Abdominal Trauma

Answer: Quick Answer : Abdominal trauma evaluation requires systematic assessment combining clinical examination, imaging (FAST and CT), and laboratory investigations. Blunt injuries are managed non-operatively in...

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
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Acalculous Cholecystitis in Critical Care

Post-cardiac surgery patient with unexplained sepsis and RUQ tenderness... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case exam preparation.

gastrointestinal25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Acid-Base Disorders

Systematic Approach: pH → Primary disorder → Anion gap → Compensation → Delta ratio... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
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Acid-Base Physiology

Answer: Acid-base physiology describes the mechanisms that maintain arterial pH within the narrow range of 7.35-7.45. This regulation occurs through three integrated systems: chemical buffers (immediate), respiratory...

Basic Science24 Jan 2025
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Fellowship Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Classification based on ECG and troponin: STEMI (ST elevation + troponin rise), NSTEMI (no ST elevation + troponin ri... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
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Acute Heart Failure in ICU

Nohria-Stevenson classification divides AHF into four profiles based on congestion (wet/dry) and perfusion (warm/cold... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Secon

Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
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Acute Kidney Injury (Adult)

KDIGO 2012 Classification: Three-stage system based on creatinine and urine output... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Acute Kidney Injury Pathology

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is classified by KDIGO into Stages 1-3 based on creatinine rise and urine output. Pathophysiologically, AKI is divided into pre-renal (hypoperfusion), intrinsic (tubular, glomerular,...

Basic Sciences - Pathology
Intensive Care Medicine
Nephrology
High evidence
CICM First Part Written SAQ
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Acute Liver Failure

Acute Liver Failure is a high-yield topic for CICM examinations, testing core ICU competencies:... CICM Second Part, FCICM exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
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Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening surgical emergency caused by inadequate blood flow to the intestin... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Acute Pancreatitis

Diagnostic criteria: 2 of 3 (pain, lipase greater than 3× ULN, imaging)... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) - Adult

Comprehensive critical care guide to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome covering Berlin criteria, pathophysiology, lung-protective ventilation, prone positioning, ECMO, and evidence-based management for postgraduate...

Respiratory Critical Care10 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
MRCP, FRCA, ICU training
Open atlas page
CICM
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Adrenal Crisis

Adrenal crisis is an acute, life-threatening state of cortisol deficiency that requires immediate recognition and treatm... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care
Endocrinology
CICM Second Part
+3
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Alcohol Withdrawal in ICU

Compare symptom-triggered vs fixed-schedule benzodiazepine protocols (evidence, dosing, advantages)... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

sedation24 Jan 2026
intensive-care
emergency-medicine
CICM Second Part
+2
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Hypoxia - Acute respiratory failure, cyanosis, pulmonary edema... CICM Fellowship Written, CICM Fellowship Viva exam preparation.

Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Fellowship Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Analgesia in ICU

Pain Assessment: "I would use the BPS or CPOT score, validated in non-communicative ICU patients, with a threshold of... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
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Anaphylactic Shock

Adrenaline is the ONLY first-line medication - IM 0.5 mg (1:1,000) into anterolateral thigh... CICM Second Part, ACEM Fellowship exam preparation.

shock-states24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
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Anticoagulation Reversal

Warfarin reversal: 4F-PCC 25-50 U/kg achieves INR below 1.5 in 10-30 minutes; vitamin K 5-10 mg IV for sustained reve... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Antimicrobial Pharmacology in Critical Care

Time-dependent killing (beta-lactams): efficacy depends on duration above MIC (%T MIC). Target 50-100% of dosing inte... CICM First Part Written, CICM First

Basic Science25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM First Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
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Aortic Dissection

Beta-blockade FIRST: Esmolol or labetalol to target HR below 60 bpm (reduces dP/dt)... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

Intensive Care Medicine
high evidence
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

ARDS Pathology

Define/Describe - Berlin Definition, DAD as histopathological correlate... CICM First Part Written SAQ, CICM First Part Written MCQ exam preparation.

Basic Sciences - Pathology25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
High evidence
CICM First Part Written SAQ
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Arterial Line Monitoring

An arterial line (arterial catheter) provides continuous invasive blood pressure monitoring and allows frequent arterial... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
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Ascites Management in Critical Care

Ascites and its complications are high-yield CICM Second Part topics appearing regularly in:... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case exam prepara

gastrointestinal25 Jan 2025
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Asthma in ICU (Status Asthmaticus)

Comprehensive CICM Second Part clinical guide to Status Asthmaticus (acute severe asthma) in the ICU, covering pathophysiology, dynamic hyperinflation, auto-PEEP, mechanical ventilation strategies, permissive...

Respiratory Critical Care25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Atrial Fibrillation in ICU

Incidence 20–40% in ICU patients; new-onset AF (NOAF) associated with 2–4× increased mortality and prolonged ICU stay... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Australian Marine Envenomation

Immediate vinegar (4-6% acetic acid) for ALL jellyfish stings - inactivates undischarged nematocysts... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case e

Toxicology
Intensive Care Medicine
Toxicology
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Australian Snake Envenomation

Pressure Immobilisation Bandage (PIB) - DO NOT REMOVE until antivenom ready... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case exam preparation.

Toxicology25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Clinical Toxicology
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Australian Spider Envenomation

Funnel-web: Pressure Immobilisation Bandaging (PIB) immediately, CSL Funnel-Web Spider Antivenom, ICU admission... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part

Toxicology25 Jan 2025
Intensive Care Medicine
Toxicology
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Autonomic Nervous System Anatomy

Define/Overview - Division of autonomic nervous system, general organization... CICM First Part Written SAQ, CICM First Part Written MCQ exam preparation.

Basic Sciences - Anatomy
Intensive Care Medicine
Anaesthesia
High evidence
CICM First Part Written SAQ
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Beta-Blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose

ABCDE, high-flow O₂, secure large-bore IV access (2 x 14G)... CICM Primary Written, CICM Fellowship Written exam preparation.

clinical-toxicology15 Dec 2024
intensive-care
toxicology
CICM Primary Written
+2
Open atlas page
CICM
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Blood Component Therapy

Restrictive transfusion (Hb 70 g/L): TRICC, TRISS, and TRICS-III trials support restrictive thresholds in most ICU po... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Secon

26 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Blood Gas Analyzers in ICU

Comprehensive guide to blood gas analyzer technology, measurement principles (pH electrode, Severinghaus CO2 electrode, Clark O2 electrode), co-oximetry, electrolyte measurement, lactate, pre-analytical errors, quality...

Monitoring and Equipment25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
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Bowel Obstruction

SBO vs LBO: Small bowel (60-70% adhesions) vs large bowel (50-60% cancer)... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Brachial Plexus and Regional Anaesthesia

Formation - Roots from ventral rami, contributions from C5-T1... CICM First Part Written SAQ, CICM First Part Written MCQ exam preparation.

Basic Science25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM First Part Written SAQ
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Bradyarrhythmias & Heart Block in ICU

Atropine 0.5-1 mg IV (max 3 mg) - first-line for symptomatic bradycardia... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Brain Death and Organ Donation

Brain death and organ donation appear in multiple CICM exam formats:... CICM Second Part, FCICM exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Brain Injury Pathology - Primary and Secondary Injury Mechanisms

Define Primary vs Secondary Injury - Temporal and mechanistic distinction... CICM First Part Written SAQ, CICM First Part Written MCQ exam preparation.

Basic Sciences - Pathology
Intensive Care Medicine
Neurosurgery
High evidence
CICM First Part Written SAQ
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Breaking Bad News in Intensive Care

Breaking bad news is one of the most challenging and frequent tasks in intensive care practice. Studies indicate ICU cli... CICM Fellowship Written, CICM Fellow

Communication Skills24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Medical Education
CICM Fellowship Written
Open atlas page
CICM
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Bronchiolitis

Key Clinical Features : Coryza prodrome (1-3 days) followed by cough, tachypnoea, wheeze, crackles Work of breathing: subcostal and intercostal recession, nasal flaring, grunting Hypoxia (SpO2 <92%) indicating need...

Pediatric Intensive Care25 Jan 2025
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
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Bronchoscopy Equipment

Bronchoscope Types: Flexible video (standard adult OD 5.0-5.5mm, slim 3.5-4.2mm, therapeutic 6.0-6.4mm), rigid (stain... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Secon

Equipment
Intensive Care Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
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Burnout and Wellbeing in ICU

Organizational/Structural (most effective): Workload modification, adequate staffing, rostering... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case exam p

Ethics and Communication
Intensive Care Medicine
Occupational Health
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Burns in ICU

Burns in ICU require systematic assessment of total body surface area (TBSA) and burn depth, aggressive fluid resuscitat... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Burns Pathology

Define/Describe - Jackson zones, burn depth classification... CICM First Part Written SAQ, CICM First Part Written MCQ exam preparation.

Basic Sciences - Pathology25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Emergency Medicine
High evidence
CICM First Part Written SAQ
+2
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Calcium Disorders: Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia

Calcium gluconate 10% 10-20 mL IV over 10-20 minutes (0.9-1.8 mmol Ca2+)... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case exam preparation.

Electrolyte/Metabolic25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Nephrology
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Carbon Dioxide Transport & Elimination

Answer: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is transported in blood via three mechanisms: dissolved CO2 (7-10%) , bicarbonate (70-80%) , and carbamino compounds (20-23%) . The enzyme carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the reversible...

Physiology25 Jan 2025
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM First Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Carbon Monoxide and Cyanide Poisoning

100% oxygen via non-rebreather or intubation (reduces CO half-life from 4-5 hours to 60-90 minutes)... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case ex

Toxicology25 Jan 2025
Intensive Care Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Cardiac Anatomy & Coronary Circulation

Define/Describe - Overview of cardiac chambers, orientation in thorax... CICM First Part Written SAQ, CICM First Part Written MCQ exam preparation.

Basic Sciences - Anatomy
Intensive Care Medicine
Anaesthesia
High evidence
CICM First Part Written SAQ
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Cardiac Arrhythmias in ICU

Cardiac arrhythmias are common in ICU patients (10-20% incidence) and require systematic assessment of hemodynamic stabi... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Cardiac Monitors and Telemetry in ICU

Comprehensive guide to cardiac monitoring in the intensive care unit including ECG acquisition, lead placement, continuous monitoring parameters, alarm management, derived indices (HRV, QTc), arrhythmia detection,...

Monitoring and Equipment25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Cardiology
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock is cardiac pump failure causing inadequate tissue perfusion despite adequate or elevated filling press... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Cardiovascular Physiology

Cardiovascular physiology forms the foundation of critical care practice, informing haemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive ... CICM Fellowship Written, CICM Fellow

Cardiovascular Physiology24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Anaesthesia
CICM Fellowship Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Central Venous Access

High-Yield Topics: Indications and contraindications (absolute vs relative) Site selection: IJ (preferred), subclavian, femoral, PICC Ultrasound guidance (mandatory, complication reduction) Seldinger technique vs...

Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Cerebral Blood Flow & Autoregulation

Normal CBF values: 50 mL/100g/min total; grey matter 80-100, white matter 20-25 mL/100g/min... CICM First Part Written, CICM First Part Viva exam preparation

Neurophysiology25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Anaesthesia
CICM First Part Written
+2
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Chest Trauma

<Flashcard question="What is the approximate incidence of blunt vs penetrating chest trauma?" answer="Blunt trauma accou... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Chest Tube Insertion (Intercostal Drain)

Chest tube insertion (intercostal drain, tube thoracostomy) is a critical procedure for evacuation of air or fluid from the pleural space. The triangle of safety (anterior border of latissimus dorsi, lateral border of...

Procedures
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Chronic Kidney Disease in the ICU

Assess dialysis access patency and recent dialysis schedule... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case exam preparation.

Renal25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Nephrology
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Coagulation Cascade & Fibrinolysis

Primary haemostasis involves platelet adhesion (via vWF-GPIb), activation (shape change, granule release), and aggreg... CICM First Part Written, CICM First

Haemostasis and Thrombosis25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Anaesthesia
CICM First Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Coagulation Disorders Pathology

Coagulation disorders in critical illness result from complex interactions between inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and haemostatic pathways. DIC involves simultaneous coagulation activation (tissue factor...

Basic Sciences - Pathology
Intensive Care Medicine
Haematology
High evidence
CICM First Part Written SAQ
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Congenital Heart Disease in ICU

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) encompasses structural abnormalities of the heart and great vessels present at birth, affecting 8-10 per 1,000 live births. CHD represents the most common congenital malformation and a...

Obstetric and Paediatric Intensive Care25 Jan 2025
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Consent and Capacity in Intensive Care

Valid consent requires three elements: voluntary decision (free from coercion), informed (adequate disclosure of mate... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Secon

Ethics and Communication
Intensive Care Medicine
Medical Law
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy / Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CA-AKI)

Definition (KDIGO): Serum creatinine rise ≥26.5 μmol/L within 48 hours OR ≥50% increase within 7 days of contrast exp... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Secon

Renal Critical Care25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Nephrology
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+2
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

COPD Exacerbation in ICU

Corticosteroids for 5 days (REDUCE trial evidence)... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case exam preparation.

Respiratory25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Cricothyroidotomy

Critical Management Principles : Indication : CICO situation (Plan D) - cannot intubate AND cannot oxygenate Preferred technique : Scalpel-bougie-tube (DAS 2015) - transverse stab incision through CTM Cricothyroid...

Procedures - Airway
Intensive Care Medicine
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Crisis Resource Management in Intensive Care

Crisis Resource Management (CRM) represents a systematic approach to managing extreme demand for critical care services,... CICM Fellowship Written, CICM Fellow

Critical Care Medicine
Intensive Care
Emergency Medicine
CICM Fellowship Written
+2
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

Key Clinical Features : Viral prodrome (1-2 days of coryza, low-grade fever) Barking "seal-like" cough (hallmark) Inspiratory stridor (biphasic = severe) Hoarse voice Worse at night, often improves during day NO...

Obstetric and Paediatric Intensive Care25 Jan 2025
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

CRRT Pharmacology

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) profoundly alters drug pharmacokinetics through three primary mechanisms: co... CICM Fellowship Written, CICM Fellow

Pharmacology24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Fellowship Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Defibrillators and Cardioversion

Comprehensive guide to defibrillation physics, waveforms, device types, energy selection, pad placement, synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous and transvenous pacing for CICM Second Part examination.

Monitoring and Equipment25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Delirium in ICU

Delirium is an acute fluctuating disturbance of consciousness and cognition affecting 30-50% of ICU patients (70-80% of ... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Delirium in ICU: Assessment, Prevention and Management

Definition (DSM-5): Acute disturbance in attention and awareness that develops over hours to days and fluctuates in s... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Secon

Sedation and Delirium25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
Neurology
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Diabetes Insipidus and SIADH: Water Balance Disorders in ICU

Confusing SIADH with cerebral salt wasting - Volume status is key: euvolemic (SIADH) vs. hypovolemic (CSW)... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot

Endocrine and Metabolic25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State

Comprehensive evidence-based guide to DKA and HHS management in the intensive care unit, covering pathophysiology, fluid resuscitation, insulin therapy, electrolyte replacement, and complications

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Dialysis Machines (IHD, CRRT)

Three Clearance Mechanisms: Dialysis machines remove solutes via diffusion (small molecules &lt;500 Da), convection (... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Secon

Renal
Intensive Care Medicine
High evidence
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Difficult Airway in ICU

ICU intubation is high-risk: Peri-intubation adverse events occur in 45% of ICU intubations (INTUBE study), including... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Digoxin and Lithium Toxicity

Digoxin Na+/K+-ATPase inhibition: Results in increased intracellular Na+, which reduces the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger activi... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Disaster Medicine and Mass Casualty ICU

Disaster medicine encompasses the medical response to events that overwhelm local healthcare capacity, requiring extraor... CICM Fellowship Written, CICM Fellow

Transport and Prehospital Care25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Fellowship Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Disaster Preparedness in Intensive Care

Activate Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)... CICM Second Part Written, CICM Second Part Hot Case exam preparation.

Quality and Safety
Intensive Care Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Moderate evidence
CICM Second Part Written
+1
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Treat the underlying cause (definitive treatment - sepsis source control, delivery in obstetric DIC)... CICM Second Part exam preparation.

24 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Donation after Brain Death (DBD) - Expanded Donor Management

Donation after Brain Death (DBD) is the process of organ retrieval following formal determination of death by neurological criteria. Brain death triggers a biphasic autonomic response : an initial catecholamine storm...

25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part Written
Open atlas page
CICM
AI-generated

Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD)

DCD appears frequently in CICM Second Part examinations as a standalone topic or combined with end-of-life care:... CICM Second Part, FCICM exam preparation.

25 Jan 2026
Intensive Care Medicine
CICM Second Part
Open atlas page