Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Musculoskeletal System
L3 · Neuromuscular Measurement and Monitoring
L3.i · Neuromuscular Measurement and Monitoring
Describe the monitoring of neuromuscular blockade.
Written examination
SAQ history
No mapped SAQ history for this objective.
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2024A · Day 1 · VIVA 3
This VIVA will examine neuromuscular junction monitoring and neuromuscular blocking agents. Describe in detail the train of four (TOF)?
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2022A · Day 3 · VIVA 4
This viva will explore your understanding of neuromuscular monitoring, physiology and pharmacology. Name the test and describe how it is performed. (Image removed from report.)
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2021A · Day 3 · VIVA 7
This viva will explore your knowledge of neuromuscular transmission and neuromuscular monitoring. How is the end plate potential generated? How is it different from the miniature end plate potential?
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2018B · Day 2 · VIVA 8
This viva will initially explore the measurement of neuromuscular function and pharmacology of neuromuscular blocking drugs. What are the principles of a peripheral nerve stimulator? (Image removed from report.)
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2016A · Day 2 · VIVA 5
This viva tested knowledge of electrophysiology and neuromuscular blocking drugs. It discussed ion concentrations across cell membranes, Action potentials, pharmacology of atracurium and assessing neuromuscular blockade.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.