Table 2 This table displays the distribution of answers to the corresponding. RSI = Rapid sequence intubation, HFNC = High-Flow-Nasal-Cannula. Percentages May not add up exactly to 100% due to rounding effects

Is apnoeic oxygenation a standard procedure for induction of pediatric anesthesia in your clinic?

No; 192 (63.2%)

Yes, in neonates; 5 (1.6%)

Yes, < 1 years; 15 (4.9%)

Yes, < 2 years; 3 (0.9%)

Yes, < 3 years; 1 (0.3%)

Yes, < 4 years; 2 (0.6%)

Yes, < 5 years; 2 (0.6%)

Yes, < 6 years; 2 (0.6%)

Yes, > 6 years; 0 (0.0%)

Yes, during RSI; 8 (2.6%)

Others; 7 (2.3%)

No answer; 67 (22.0%)

If you use apnoeic oxygenation, what is the practical implementation of apnoeic oxygenation in children in your working environment?

Nasal Cannula; 60 (19.7%)

HFNC; 24 (7.9%)

Pharyngeal tube; 32(10.5%)

Others; 22 (7.2%)

No answer; 67 (22.0%)

If you are using apnoeic oxygenation, what flow rate do you choose for oxygen delivery during apnoeic oxygenation in pediatric patients over 1 year of age?

0.2 l/kg/min via nasal cannula/pharyngeal tube; 33 (10.9%)

1 l/kg/min via nasal cannula/pharyngeal tube; 29 (9.5%)

8 l/min via nasal cannula/pharyngeal tube; 38 (12.5%)

HFNC < 20 l/min, FiO2 1.0; 10 (3.3%)

HFNC > 20 l/min, FiO2 1.0; 9 (2.6%)

HFNC < 20 l/min, FiO2 0.3; 1 (0.3%)

HFNC > 20 l/min, FiO2 0.3; 0 (0.0%)

Others; 96 (31.5%)

No answer; 71 (23.4%)

If you are using apnoeic oxygenation, what flow rate do you choose for oxygen delivery during apnoeic oxygenation in pediatric patients under 1 year of age?

0.2 l/kg/min via nasal cannula/pharyngeal tube; 59 (19.4%)

1 l/kg/min via nasal cannula/pharyngeal tube; 33 (10.8%)

≤ 2 l/kg/min via nasal cannula/pharyngeal tube; 75 (24.7%)

≥ 6 l/kg/min via nasal cannula/pharyngeal tube; 40 (13.2%)

HFNC < 10 l/min, FiO2 1.0; 10 (3.3%)

HFNC > 10 l/min, FiO2 1.0; 9 (2.9%)

HFNC < 10 l/min, FiO2 0.3; 5 (1.4%)

HFNC > 10 l/min, FiO2 0.3; 1 (0.3%)

Others; 5 (1.6%)

No answer; 67 (22.0%)