July 2005 - The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists

Bull HK Coll Anaesthesiol Volume 14, Number 2 July 2005crystalloid intravenous fluid. AAMAJournal 1992;60:369‐73.16. Giuliano KK, Scott SS, Elliot S, Giuliano AJ.Temperature measurement in critically illorally intubated adults: a comparison ofpulmonary artery core, tympanic, and oralmethods. Crit Care Med 1999;27:2188‐93.17. Kabbara A, Goldlust SA, Smith CE, et al.Randomized prospective comparison offorced air warming using hospital blanketsversus commercial blankets in surgicalpatients. Anesthesiology 2002;97:338‐44.18. El‐Rahmany HK, Frank SM, Schneider GM,El‐Gamal NA, Vannier CA, Ammar R.Okasha AS. Forced‐air warming decreasesvasodilator requirement after coronaryartery bypass. Anesth Analg 2000;90:286‐91.19. Bernthal E. Clinical inadvertenthypothermia prevention: the anestheticnurse’s role. Br J Nursing1999;8:17‐25.Important AnnouncementHKCA Final Fellowship in Intensive CareAmendment of Examination FormatDuring the Board of Intensive Care meeting in April 2005, it was resolved that amendments in theexamination format may be made in the future. These amendments reflect the growth andmaturation of Intensive Care in Hong Kong and may provide a more objective and structuredexamination format. Each change will be introduced gradually in stages and the effects of eachamendment closely monitored.As of 2005 an OSCE format will be used to replace the Investigation table. It is expected that therewill be 10 questions in the OSCE. Suggested aspects for the test may include ECG’s, X‐rays,investigation results including blood gases, biochemistry, microbiology and hematology, clinicalwaveforms, equipment, resuscitation, crises management, communication station, clinical shortcases and others.The OSCE, like the investigation paper it replaces, will contribute 10% of the overall marks.94