F6.i · Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Official V4 objective

Describe the concepts of global and regional ventilation and perfusion and the factors that affect these.

Written examination

SAQ history

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Oral examination

3 stations

2023B · Day 1 · VIVA 2
This viva will examine respiratory physiology. Using the diagram describe the regional variability of ventilation and perfusion in the lung. (Image removed from report.)

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2022B · Day 1 · VIVA 2
This viva will explore your knowledge and understanding of respiratory physiology and pharmacology. Use the diagram below to demonstrate regional variability of ventilation and perfusion through the upright lung. (Image removed from report.)

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2009A · VIVA 7
This information is from a patient with a pulmonary embolism FIO2 0.5 PaO2 100mmHg PaCO2 20mmHg Calculate the A-a gradient.

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Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.