Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Haematological and Immunological System

N1 · Physiology of Haematological System

N1.vi · Anaemia

Official V5 objective
Explain the physiological consequences of acute and chronic anaemia.
1 SAQ topic 2 SAQ appearances 1 VIVA station

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances
Anaemia
2 exam appearances
2013B Q24
Outline the physiological responses to anaemia. (The specific physiological responses to hypovolaemia are NOT required.)
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2007B Q01
Explain how oxygen supply is maintained to the tissues in chronic anemia.
14%

Oral examination

VIVA history

1 station

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