OSCE 13 | Procedure Station Candidates were expected to provide a systematic approach to the management of a cardiac arrest in a pregnant patient. The scenario provided was as follows: Nineteen out of twenty-two candidates passed this station. (Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation) - Pass rate ; highest mark . |
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OSCE 15 | As for communication stations in general, candidates were expected to provide an empathic explanation of the situation, using appropriate body language, and appropriate attention to the needs of the wife. Other factors looked for included appropriate listening to the wife’s concerns, and conveying the need to give the benefit of the doubt with regard to final neurological outcome. The clinical scenario provided was as follows: (Communication and Ethics) - Pass rate ; highest mark . |
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OSCE 2 | Chest X-rays. Candidates were asked to describe the X-ray findings, list possible aetiologies, and suggest relevant further investigations or treatment. Introductory questions included: "Identify causes of respiratory inadequacy which are revealed on the initial Chest X-ray and outline appropriate treatments for these conditions" "This is the Chest X-ray of a man who suddenly developed rapid AF and pleuritic chest pain which was proceeded by a 2-hour history of severe nausea and vomiting. What abnormalities are revealed on his Chest X-ray?" "This is the Chest X-ray of a patient who was the subject of a Medical Emergency Team (MET) call due to hypoxia. He had his jaw wired 24 hours earlier for a major comminuted mandibular fracture. Describe the abnormalities on this Chest X-ray, and list the possible causes of the abnormalities." Examples included tension pneumothorax, gastric dilatation, lobar collapse and oesoghageal rupture. Seventeen out of twenty-two candidates passed this station. (Radiology) - Pass rate ; highest mark . |
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OSCE 3 | CT Scans. Candidates were asked to describe the X-ray findings, list possible aetiologies, and suggest relevant further investigations or treatment. Introductory questions included: “This is the abdominal CT scan of an 86 year old lady who presented with sepsis and metabolic acidosis. She is complaining of abdominal pain and tenderness. “This is the CT Scan of a 38 year old male following a motor vehicle accident. Describe the abnormalities.” “This is the CT Scan of a 65 year old female with chronic lung disease who presents with chest pain and shortness of breath. Examples included cholecystitis, cervical spine subluxation, and pulmonary emboli. Five out of twenty-two candidates passed this station (Radiology) - Pass rate ; highest mark . |
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OSCE 4 | Clinical Case 1. Case presented regarding investigation and management of a patient with multiple trauma “You are asked to see a male motorbike rider in his early 20’s. He was the rider of a bike that hit a car at high speed. He was wearing a helmet. Ambulance officers say that he was thrown 15 meters and sustained a brief loss of consciousness at the scene. Vital signs en route to hospital included: GCS 15, P 125/min, BP 70 systolic. He was pale, complaining of back, abdominal and pelvic pain. Ambulance officers have commenced IV fluid resuscitation.
Eighteen out of twenty-two candidates passed this station. (Trauma, Burns, Drowning) - Pass rate ; highest mark . |
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OSCE 5 | Candidates were asked to describe the X-ray findings, list possible aetiologies, and suggest relevant further investigations or treatment. Introductory questions included: “This is the Chest X-ray of an adult who presents with status epilepticus. List the abnormal findings on this chest X-Ray.” “Examine the Chest X-Ray of this 80 kg male who is being ventilated for respiratory failure in the setting of Acute Pancreatitis. He has no past history of respiratory illness.
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