Complications attributed to the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit

(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 22%; highest mark 7.2 .

Cachexia: a definition, risk factors, and consequences.

(Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark 7.5 .

Pyroglutamic acidosis mixed with a NAGMA.

(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 96%; highest mark 9.0 .

Causes of metabolic alkalosis- resolution of a chronic respiratory acidosis.

(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 96%; highest mark 9.0 .

Normal anion gap metabolic acidosis  due to a toluene-induced  Type 1 (distal) RTA.

(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 96%; highest mark 9.0 .

Clearance of the C-spine in the unconscious patient

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark 7.0 .

Hypoosmolar hyponatremia: thiazide-associated hyponatremia

(Electrolytes and Fluids) - Pass rate 76%; highest mark 8.0 .

Managemnt of hyponatremia: osmotic demyelination syndrome

(Electrolytes and Fluids) - Pass rate 76%; highest mark 8.0 .

Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"

(Cardiology) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.7 .

Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"

(Cardiology) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.7 .

Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"

(Cardiology) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.7 .

Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"

(Cardiology) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.7 .

Respiratory failure in children

(Neonatal and Paediatric Problems) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark 8.0 .

Fire safety in the ICU: specifically, how would you manage an evacuation?

(Administration and Data Management) - Pass rate 67%; highest mark 7.5 .

Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation.

(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 85%; highest mark 8.5 .

ABG interpretation in pregnancy - respiratory acidosis following a caesarian.

(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 85%; highest mark 8.5 .

Cardiac biomarkers: specifically, critically evaluate the use of troponin.

(Cardiology) - Pass rate 44%; highest mark 6.6 .

Assessment of extubation readiness: a case of "at-risk" extubation

(Airway Management) - Pass rate 80%; highest mark 9.0 .

Enteral vs parenteral nutrition; specifically in the context of pancreatitis

(Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 56%; highest mark 9.0 .

Acute supportive management for stroke in the ICU

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 56%; highest mark 8.7 .

Hypercapneic respiratory failure in a comatose fat man.

(Respiratory Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark 8.0 .

"What's Wrong With These Coags?" - Reversal of warfarin anticoagulation

(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 91%; highest mark 9.7 .

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura or the differential diagnosis thereof

(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 91%; highest mark 9.7 .

Indications for dialysis in the ICU; strategies to optimise solute clearance.

(Renal Failure and Dialysis) - Pass rate 96%; highest mark 9.5 .

Causes of respiratory failure: differential diagnosis of ARDS

(Respiratory Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark 7.4 .

Which antibiotic choice would be appropriate (abdominal catastrophe)

(Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 87%; highest mark 8.7 .

Fluid resuscitation for septic shock

(Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark 8.0 .

Causes of shock in a trauma patient. Also, use of TTE in assessment of shock states.

(Trauma, Burns, Drowning) - Pass rate 60%; highest mark 8.2 .

The Thrombophilic Screen: Factor V Leiden

(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark 8.7 .

Polyuria following traumatic brain injury. What has caused it?

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 100%; highest mark 9.6 .

Causes of lactic acidosis in sepsis

(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 100%; highest mark 9.6 .

Causes of metabolic acidosis - toxic alcohol ingestion

(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 100%; highest mark 96 .

Definitions: Risk ratio, NNT, P-value and confidence interval.

(Statistics and Interpretation of Evidence) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark 9.7 .

Supportive management of the cardiac arrest survivor

(Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark 9.0 .

Malaria: diagnosis, management and complications

(Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 82%; highest mark 9.2 .

Physical signs of cerebellar disease: only head signs, please.

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 9.7 .

Examination of the cranial nerves: localisation of a midbrain lesion by CN III palsy.

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 9.7 .

Cardiovascular physical examination:  4 causes of an apical diastolic murmur

(Cardiology) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 9.7 .

Care for the post-pneumonectomy patient: differentials of a silent hemithorax.

(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 9.7 .

The heat and moisture exchange filter (HME)

(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark 7.0 .

Dual lumen endotracheal tube - indications for use.

(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark 7.0 .

The Passy-Muir Valve- contraindications to its use.

(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark 7.0 .

Management of raised intracranial pressure. Also, risk factors for post-traumatic seizures.

(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 34%; highest mark 7.0 .

"What's Wrong With These Coags?" - DIC following postpartum haemorrhage.

(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 8.7 .

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

(Gastroenterology and Hepatology) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 8.7 .

Base of skull fracture

(Trauma, Burns, Drowning) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.0 .

Clinical signs of fat embolism

(Trauma, Burns, Drowning) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.0 .