F9.ii · Pulmonary Function Tests and Equations

Official V4 objective

Describe the carbon dioxide and oxygen response curves and how these may be used to assess the control of breathing.

Written examination

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Oral examination

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2019B · Day 2 · VIVA 4
This viva will explore your understanding of basic pharmacology and oxygen. Why are dose-response curves often represented on “Log[dose]” scales?

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