R1.iv · Temperature Physiology

Official V4 objective

Explain the physiological responses to hypothermia and hyperthermia.

Written examination

SAQ history

5 appearances

2 exam appearances

2015B Q02

Describe the consequence of mild hypothermia in the early post-operative setting

35%

2010B Q18

Outline the consequences of mild hypothermia in a patient following major surgery

2 exam appearances

2023B Q10

Outline the impact of sedative agents on thermoregulation (40% marks). Describe the physiological effects of a low body temperature (60% marks).

66%

2022A Q16

Outline the impact of sedative agents on thermoregulation (40% marks) and describe the physiological effects of a low body temperature (60% marks).

33%

1 exam appearance

2012A Q02

Outline the physiological consequences of therapeutic hypothermia at 32 degrees Celsius

Oral examination

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.