Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Procedural Anatomy
Procedural Anatomy
X.iv · Procedural Anatomy
Describe the anatomy relevant to the performance of endotracheal intubation, a cricothyroidotomy and a tracheostomy.
Written examination
SAQ history
Laryngeal Anatomy
3 exam appearances
Tracheostomy Anatomy
4 exam appearances
Describe the surface anatomy of the anterior neck (30% of marks) and the underlying structures relevant to performing a tracheostomy (70% of marks).
79%
Outline the anatomical relations of the trachea relevant to performing a percutaneous tracheostomy.
44%
Describe the anatomy of the neck and trachea relevant to the insertion of a tracheostomy
40%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2023A · Day 1 · VIVA 7
This VIVA will examine upper airway functional anatomy and theophylline pharmacology. This is a view of the larynx as seen during intubation. Identify the structures indicated?
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2019A · Day 2 · VIVA 8
This viva is about laryngeal anatomy. This is a view of the larynx as seen during intubation. Can you identify the following structures? (Image removed from report.)
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2016A · Day 2 · VIVA 3
This viva tested knowledge of respiratory physiology and pharmacology. It discussed the functions of the upper respiratory tract, humidity, anatomy of the larynx, principles of pulse oximetry and the pharmacology of some of the drugs used to treat asthma.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.