Question
Describe a detailed protocol for the use of propofol in the emergency department. (100%)
Answer
FACEM SAQ Exam 2005.1 – Question 4
- The overall pass rate for this question was 22 / 44 (50%).
- Pass Criteria
- The expectation was that candidates would provide substantial detail in this answer on a topic in which they could reasonably be expected to have a high level of knowledge.
- Although technical issues such as pharmacology, dosing, indications were clearly required this in itself was not sufficient to pass.
- Since the question asked for a detailed protocol examiners expected that more managerial issues such as consent, credentialing of staff and audit would be addressed.
- Features of unsuccessful answers
- Unqualified

















