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Secondary endpoints in the HFNC and NIV groups
| HFNC (n = 113) | NIV (n = 112) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive ventilation | 16 (14.2) | 6 (5.4) | 0.026 |
| Treatment switch | 13 (11.5) | 10 (8.9) | 0.524 |
| Length of stay in ICU, days | 7 (6–9) | 9 (6–11) | 0.059 |
| Length of stay in hospital, days | 10 (8–13) | 11 (9–13) | 0.228 |
| 28-day mortality, n (%) | 11 (9.7) | 8 (7.1) | 0.485 |
HFNC High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy; NIV Non-invasive ventilation; ICU Intensive care unit
