F8.i · Gas Transport in the Blood

Official V4 objective

Describe the carriage of oxygen in blood.

Written examination

SAQ history

5 appearances

2 exam appearances

2024A Q11

Compare and contrast the carriage of oxygen in the blood with the carriage of carbon dioxide.

55%

2012B Q01

Compare and contrast the carriage of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood.

50%

3 exam appearances

2026A Q02

Outline the determinants of oxygen delivery to the tissues.

50.6%

2018A Q01

Describe the carriage of oxygen in the blood, including total oxygen delivery per minute.

32%

2016A Q01

Outline the determinants of oxygen delivery to the tissues.

61%

Oral examination

3 stations

2022A · Day 1 · VIVA 7
This viva will explore your understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of oxygen. What is the role of oxygen in the body? How would you calculate the total oxygen content in blood when the haemoglobin oxygen saturation rises from 90% to 95% and the PaO2 rises from 60 mmHg (8 kPa) to 75 mmHg (10 kPa)?

Pass rate not reported
2020B · Day 2 · VIVA 6
This viva will explore your knowledge of respiratory physiology and measurement. What is the oxygen content of blood and how is it transported?

90% successful
2017B · Day 3 · VIVA 2
This viva is on the role of oxygen in the body. Describe the role of oxygen in the body.

45% successful

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