CICM SAQ 2015.2 Q21
Question
Compare Continuous Venovenous Haemofiltration (CVVHF), Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis (SLED) and Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD) with respect to:
- a) Mechanism of solute clearance
- b) Advantages
- c) Disadvantages
Answer
Answer and interpretation
- Pass rate: 40%
- Highest mark: 7.2
Additional Examiners’ Comments:
- Candidates’ knowledge and understanding of a core topic was overall poor. Some candidates were not able to describe the mechanisms involved. Many described CVVHDF rather than CVVHF.
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