Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Respiratory System

F3 · Mechanics of Breathing

F3.vi · Mechanics of Breathing

Official V4 objective
Explain the significance of the vertical gradient of pleural pressure and the effect of positioning.
1 SAQ topic 1 SAQ appearance 0 VIVA stations
Current · V5 (2025) → C3.viii

Written examination

SAQ history

1 appearance
Apex vs Base Physiology
1 exam appearance
2016A Q03
Compare the physiology of the apex of the lung with the base of the lung in the upright position.
33%

Oral examination

VIVA history

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

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