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Outcomes of patients treated with NIV and IPPV
| NIV(n=50) | IPPV(50) | Pvalue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APACHE II Score (Mean ±SD) |
12.26±5.54 | 26.46±5.45 | 0.001 |
| Predicted Mortality (%) | |||
| Mortality n (%) | 4(8%) | 27(54%) | 0.001 |
| Length of stay in ICU (Mean ±SD ) |
8.12±6.49 | 15.9±10.86 | 0.001 |
| Noninvasive failure n (%) | 5(10%) | - | - |
