Table 5. Criteria for the success of non-invasive ventilation.
Criterion | Success |
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Dyspnea | Decrease |
Alertness | Gradual improvement |
Respiratory rate | Decrease |
Ventilation | Decrease in PaCO2 |
pH | Increase |
Oxygenation | Rise of SaO2 to 85% or above |
Heart rate | Decrease |