Anaesthetics (Primary FRCA SOE)
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The Primary FRCA Structured Oral Examination (SOE) tests core fundamental knowledge in physiology, pharmacology, physics, and clinical anaesthesia.
Exam Stations Breakdown
Pharmacology SOE
Oral examination on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and specific anaesthetic agents.
Physiology & Physics SOE
Viva on physiological compensation mechanisms, equipment physics, and clinical measurement.
Clinical SOE
Discussing anaesthetic management of emergent and routine clinical cases.
A Couple of Example Practice Scenarios
"Talk me through your anaesthetic plan and airway strategy for a 35-year-old pregnant woman requiring an emergency appendicectomy."
"Describe the mechanism of action of Propofol, including its cardiovascular side effects and target receptors."
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