X.iii · Procedural Anatomy

Official V4 objective

Describe the anatomy relevant to the insertion of an intercostal catheter.

1 SAQ topic 4 SAQ appearances 1 VIVA station

Current · V5 (2025) → C1.v

Written examination

SAQ history

4 appearances

Tension Pneumothorax & ICC

4 exam appearances

2024B Q18

Describe the anatomy relevant to the insertion of an intercostal catheter.

36%

2018B Q11

Describe the anatomy relevant to the insertion of an intercostal catheter.

56%

2013A Q14

Describe the relevant anatomy for insertion of an intercostal catheter. (60% of marks) How does breathing 100% oxygen help in the resolution of a pneumothorax? (40% of marks)

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2010B Q06

Outline the physiological consequences of a tension pneumothorax. (60% of marks) Describe the anatomy relevant to the insertion of an intercostal catheter. (40% of marks)

60%

Oral examination

VIVA history

1 station

2014A · VIVA 8
This Viva tested knowledge on cardiovascular physiology. It explored the valsalva manoeuvre, determinates of venous return, cardiac function curves and the anatomy related to intercostal catheter insertion.

79.2% successful

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