P1.iii · Uteroplacental Blood Flow

Official V5 objective

Describe utero-placental blood flow and its regulation.

Written examination

SAQ history

3 appearances

3 exam appearances

2025B Q07

(a) Describe the functions of the placenta (80% of marks). (b) Outline utero-placental blood flow and its determinants (20% of marks).

34%

2021B Q06

Describe the functions of the placenta (80% marks). Outline the determinants of placental blood flow (20% marks).

49%

2018A Q09

Describe the functions of the placenta (80% of marks). Outline the determinants of placental blood flow (20% of marks).

32%

Oral examination

3 stations

2025A · Day 1 · VIVA 4
This VIVA will examine maternal-foetal physiology and pharmacology. What is normal placental blood flow at term? How might foetal hypoxaemia occur in utero without a change in maternal oxygenation?

62% successful
2024A · Day 2 · VIVA 8
This VIVA will examine maternofoetal physiology and pharmacology. How is oxygen delivered to the placenta and then fetus? What factors influence that delivery? (Image removed from report.)

Pass rate not reported
2020B · Day 4 · VIVA 7
This viva will explore your knowledge of placental and foetal physiology. What is the uterine blood flow at term? What percentage goes to the placenta?

100% successful

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