Table 3 This table shows the distribution of the answers to the corresponding questions. Percent-ages May not add up exactly to 100% due to rounding effects
From: Apnoeic oxygenation in pediatric anesthesia: better safe than sorry!
Question | Answer; n (%) |
|---|---|
Are you concerned about the potential for complications associated with this method when performing apnoeic oxygenation during anesthesia induction? | No; 163 (54.0%) |
Yes; 22 (7.2%) | |
I am not sure; 51 (16.8%) No answer; 68 (22.7%) | |
In your opinion, what kind of complications are relevant when performing apnoeic oxygenation? | Hypoxia; 45 (14.8%) Hypercapnia; 47 (15.5%) Risk of aspiration; 22 (7.2%) Barotrauma; 34 (11.2%) |
Mucous membrane irritation; 56 (18.4%) None; 106 (34.9%) Others; 15 (4.9%) No answer; 67 (22.0%) | |
Other subjective problems/complications mentioned by the participants due to the use of apnoeic oxygenation. | Difficult mask ventilation Prolonged intubation time |
Technical problems Oxygen toxicity in premature infants Stomach distension |