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  1. Deranged Physiology
  2. CICM Primary Exam
  3. Viva stations
2017, Paper 1 vivas
Vivas in Order of Appearance
Viva 1

Control of ventilation

(Respiratory system)
Viva 1(p.2)

Mechanisms of post-extubation diuresis

(Respiratory system)
Viva 2

Bloud grouping and crossmatch

(Haematological system)
Viva 2(p.2)

CO2 measurement by end-tidal capnometry

(Principles of measurement and monitoring)
Viva 3

Regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 3(p.2)

Pharmacology of sedatives and general anaesthetics: propofol

(Nervous system)
Viva 4

Classification of bacteria

(Microbiology)
Viva 4(p.2)

Henderson–Hasselbalch equation

(Acid base physiology)
Viva 5

Cardiac conduction pathway

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 5(p.2)

Physiologic response to a 1000 ml haemorrhage

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 6

Cerebral blood flow regulation

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 6(p.2)

Physiology related to central venous pressure

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 7

Gas laws relevant to respiratory medicine

(Respiratory system)
Viva 7(p.2)

Structure and function of the neuromuscular junction

(Musculoskeletal system)
Viva 8

Lung volumes

(Respiratory system)
Viva 8(p.2)

Oxygen cascade

(Respiratory system)

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