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  1. Deranged Physiology
  2. CICM Fellowship Exam
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2005, Paper 1 SAQs
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Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1

Complications of massive transfusion, and their management.

(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark ? .

Question 2

The utility of the EEG and of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEPs) in the ICU.

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark ? .

Question 3

Femoral vein anatomy for central line insertion

(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark ? .

Question 4

Intracranial pressure as a therapeutic target

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark ? .

Question 5

Plasmapheresis: indications, advantages, disadvantages. "Critically evaluate".

(Renal Failure and Dialysis) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark ? .

Question 6

Cardioversion: "critically evaluate" its use in the ICU

(Cardiology) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark ? .

Question 7

Inotropes in resuscitation of septic shock: comparison of adrenaline, dopamine and dobutamine.

(Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 42%; highest mark ? .

Question 8

Approach to the haemodynamically unstable cardiac surgical patient

(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 81%; highest mark ? .

Question 9

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the ICU.

(Miscellaneous Topics) - Pass rate 81%; highest mark ? .

Question 10

"What's That Rash?" 

(Miscellaneous Topics) - Pass rate 13%; highest mark ? .

Question 11

Outline the circulatory and respiratory changes that occur after birth.

(Neonatal and Paediatric Problems) - Pass rate 65%; highest mark ? .

Question 12

Critical Care Outreach and the Medical Emergency Team (MET)

(Administration and Data Management) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark ? .

Question 13

Definitions: sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV.

(Statistics and Interpretation of Evidence) - Pass rate 90%; highest mark ? .

Question 14

Diagnostic approach to hyponatremia, and an approach to sodium replacement.

(Electrolytes and Fluids) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark ? .

Question 15

A comparison of circuit humidification techniques: HME vs. water bath humidifier.

(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 81%; highest mark ? .

Question 16

Management of the unsecured aneurysm in subarachnoid haemorrhage: coiling vs. clipping.

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 68%; highest mark ? .

Question 17

Assessment of acid-base compensation: Boston and Copenhagen methods

(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark ? .

Question 18

Paediatric airway management

(Neonatal and Paediatric Problems) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark ? .

Question 19

Refeeding syndrome

(Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark ? .

Question 20

Evaluation of aortic dissection: which modality is better for diagnosis of aortic injuries.

(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 74%; highest mark ? .

Question 21

Clearance of the C-spine in the unconscious patient

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark ? .

Question 22

Role of the LMA in the ICU.

(Airway Management) - Pass rate 77%; highest mark ? .

Question 23

Glycaemic control in critical illness.

(Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark ? .

Question 24

Definitions of terms relevant to the monitoring of pressure

(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark ? .

Question 25

Pancytopenia: differential diagnosis thereof.

(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 81%; highest mark ? .

Question 26

Palliative care in the ICU.

(Communication and Ethics) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark ? .

Question 27

Lung biopsy: specifically, indications for open lung biopsy

(Respiratory Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark ? .

Question 28

Interpretation of deranged LFTs (or, "why is this alcoholic unconscious?")

(Gastroenterology and Hepatology) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark ? .

Question 29

Prevention of acute renal failure (contrast-induced nephropathy) in AAA repair.

(Renal Failure and Dialysis) - Pass rate 39%; highest mark ? .

Question 30

Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"

(Cardiology) - Pass rate 52%; highest mark ? .

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