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Table 9 Side effects

From: Apnoeic oxygenation with high-flow oxygen for tracheal resection and reconstruction surgery

Complications

Number of patients (n)

Percentage %

Acute respiratory distress (PaO2 < 60, SpO2 < 90)

1

6.25

Acute respiratory acidosis (PaCO2 > 50 mmHg)

16

100

Respiratory obstruction

0

0

Arrhythmia

0

0

Pneumothorax, hemothorax, pulmonary barotrauma

0

0