Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Respiratory System
C1 · Anatomy of the Respiratory System
C1.iii · Pulmonary & Bronchial Circulation
Outline the anatomy of the pulmonary and bronchial circulation.
Written examination
SAQ history
Pulmonary Circulation — Anatomy & Physiology
2 exam appearances
Describe the anatomical (20% marks) and physiological (80% marks) features of the pulmonary circulation.
23%
Describe the anatomical (20% marks) and physiological (80% marks) features of the pulmonary circulation.
25%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2023A · Day 1 · VIVA 2
This VIVA will examine respiratory physiology. Compare the pulmonary and bronchial circulations? (Image removed from report.)
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2012A · VIVA 6
This Viva will explore your knowledge of the pulmonary circulation. Briefly describe the vascular anatomy of blood flow in the lungs. …/13 13. Subsequent questions explored knowledge of venous admixture and anatomical shunts, differences between systemic and pulmonary circulations, changes in pulmonary circulation and drugs used to treat pulmonary hypertension.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.