C10.v · Humidification Devices

Official V5 objective

Understand methods of humidification including: a. passive – heat and moisture exchange devices, b. active – heated humidification devices.

1 SAQ topic 3 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations

Written examination

SAQ history

3 appearances

Humidification

3 exam appearances

2012B Q03

Outline the anatomy and physiology of humidification during normal breathing (50% of marks). Describe the mechanisms of humidification used within Intensive Care practice (50% of marks).

2010B Q13

Define the following terms (40% of marks) a. Saturated Vapour Pressure of Water b. Absolute Humidity c. Relative Humidity d. Latent heat of vaporisation Briefly outline how the humidity of air is altered during inspiration and expiration by the respiratory tract. (60% of marks)

20%

2009B Q19

Define the following terms (40%) a. Saturated Vapour Pressure of Water b. Absolute Humidity c. Relative Humidity d. Latent heat of vaporisation Briefly outline how the humidity of air is altered during inspiration and expiration by the respiratory tract (60%)

11%

Oral examination

VIVA history

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

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