The Primary ( ) and Final () FRCA require an extensive knowledge of ventilators and modes of ventilation. We have therefore written a new educational resource section on these subjects. The tutorials have been tailored to the FRCA syllabus and we have also added some past questions relevant to these topics.

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Primary FRCA Syllabus

Physiology and Biochemistry Principles of lung ventilators… Q. Primary Viva Question What ventilator do you use at your hospital? Can you classify it and explain how it works?

Final FRCA Syllabus

Intensive Care Medicine Ventilators and modes of pulmonary ventilation... Q. Final Viva Question Discuss the various modes of ventilation that can be used for critically ill patients.