F7.ii · Diffusive Transfer of Respiratory Gases

Official V4 objective

Describe the movement of carbon dioxide from the cell to the atmosphere.

Written examination

SAQ history

0 appearances

No mapped SAQ history for this objective.

Oral examination

2 stations

2021A · Day 3 · VIVA 5
This viva will explore your knowledge of the physiology of carbon dioxide (CO2). (Image removed from report.) How is CO2 carried in the blood?

90% successful
2017B · Day 1 · VIVA 2
This viva will examine aspects of carbon dioxide physiology. You will be asked to describe the relationship of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (CO 2) (in either kPa or mmHg) and the CO2 concentration. (Image removed from report.)

80% successful

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