G4.i · The Peripheral Circulation

Official V4 objective

Describe the essential features of the micro-circulation including fluid exchange and its control mechanisms.

Written examination

SAQ history

0 appearances

No mapped SAQ history for this objective.

Oral examination

1 station

2011A · VIVA 8
This Viva will discuss the pharmacology and the physiology of the peripheral circulation During the reading time, candidates were also shown a figure of SNP, and were asked if they recognised it. The viva then went on to discuss the pharmacology of SNP. This was generally well done. For the latter half of the viva, candidates were tested on their knowledge of the physiology of the peripheral circulation. Areas of weakness were, the understanding of the physiology of the endothelium, substances it secretes (eg prostacyclin, EDRF and endothelin), as well knowledge of the vasomotor centre.

87% successful

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