#245 ICU Pharmacology Explained | Sedation, Vasopressors & Fluids Made Simple

WhiteBoard Medicine - Emergency And Critical Care · Apr 8, 2026 · 53m

ICU pharmacology can feel overwhelming—sedation, vasopressors, fluids, and dozens of medications interacting in critically ill patients. In this episode, we break down ICU pharmacology into three foundational domains that form the backbone of bedside critical care: Sedation and analgesia (propofol, fentanyl, dexmedetomidine) Vasopressors and inotropes (norepinephrine, vasopressin, epinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine) Intravenous fluids (crystalloids, colloids, and fluid resuscitation strategies in shock) This is not a comprehensive review of all ICU medications, but a practical…