ESICM guidelines on acute respiratory distress syndrome: definition, phenotyping and respiratory support strategies

. 2023 Jun 16;49(7):727–759. doi: 10.1007/s00134-023-07050-7

Recommendation 4.2
We are unable to make a recommendation for or against the use of helmet interface for CPAP/NIV as compared to face mask to prevent intubation or reduce mortality in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. No recommendation; very low level of evidence in favor.

Recommendation 4.2

We are unable to make a recommendation for or against the use of helmet interface for CPAP/NIV as compared to face mask to prevent intubation or reduce mortality in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.

No recommendation; very low level of evidence in favor.