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Arterial blood gas values at the time of initiation of the second device.
| LT-HFNC as Second Device | LT-NIV as Second Device | |
|---|---|---|
| pO2, kPa | 6.9 (1.6) | 8.1 (1.1) |
| pCO2, kPa | 8.2 (0.7) | 7.8 (1.1) |
| St. Bicarbonate, mmol/L | 31.4 (3.4) | 32.1 (3.9) |
LT-HFNC: Long-term high-flow nasal cannula; LT-NIV: Long-term non-invasive ventilation; kPa: kilopascal.
