As prepared by Chris Nickson, here are the practice written questions from a recent CICM Second Part exam practice session at The Alfred ICU, with recommended reading from LITF.com’s Critical Care Compendium and other FOAM sources:
Q1.
Critically evaluate the ‘Open Lung Approach’ to mechanical ventilation. (100%)
Learn more here:
http://lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/open-lung-approach-to-ventilation/
Q2.
A 60 year-old man is admitted to the ICU post-operatively after a right-sided pneumonectomy.
- List the physiological consequences of pneumonectomy (50%)
- Describe appropriate management of intercostal catheters post-pneumonectomy, including the rationale where appropriate. (50%)
Learn more here:
https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/pneumonectomy/
Q3.
Discuss the factors that facilitate an effective ICU ward round as well as the potential barriers. (100%)
Learn more here:
https://lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/icu-ward-round/
You can access all the previous practice questions since 2014 here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ta8IvVaVtc5Il7-kJwj6qKGu54OmifJGRUWCXud8dY/edit
See this link on INTENSIVE for exam resources:
https://intensiveblog.com/resources/#3