Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Principles of Measurement and Equipment
Principles of Measurement and Equipment
W.iii · Principles of Measurement and Equipment
Outline the physical principles of ultrasound including transducer properties, image resolution and the Doppler Effect.
Written examination
SAQ history
Ultrasound & Doppler
4 exam appearances
Outline the following with respect to ultrasound: (a) The physical principles when used for tissue imaging using the following headings: i. generation and detection of the ultrasound; ii. reflection and scattering; iii. attenuation; iv. refraction. (35% of marks) (b) The relationship between transducer properties, image resolution and tissue penetration. (35% of marks). (c) The principles of the doppler effect and its applications. (30% of marks).
75%
Write notes on: • The principles of ultrasound • Transducer properties and image resolution • The Doppler effect
23%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2016B · Day 2 · VIVA 4
This viva tested knowledge of newborn physiology including the transitional circulation, temperature regulation and respiratory physiology. It went on to discuss principles of ultrasounds and central venous pressure measurement.
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2013B · VIVA 7
This viva examined anatomy of the neck (specifically to the major vessels), ultrasound and general pharmacology. Candidates were shown an axial ultrasound image of the right neck, taken at the time of insertion of a central line, and asked to identify the major anatomical structures. Overall most candidates performed well, with a good knowledge of ultrasound in general, and of general pharmacodynamics.
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2009A · VIVA 1
This image is of the carotid artery and internal jugular vein. How can you distinguish the two using this form of imaging?
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.