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Cost analysis of ARDS population treated with NIV in the Patel et al. [7] study (95% CI) per patient.
| Face mask (n = 39) | Helmet (n = 44) | Absolute difference (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU LOS (days) | 7.8 (3.9–13.8) | 4.7 (2.5–8.7) | — |
| ICU cost (US dollars) | 10773 | 8246 | 2527 (2251–2817) |
| Hospital LOS (days) | 15.2 (7.8–19.7) | 10.1 (6.5–15.9) | — |
| Hospital cost (US dollars) | 12938 | 9835 | 3103 (2829–3392) |
| Total direct-variable cost for cohort (US dollars) | 504582 | 432740 | 71842 (69895–73740) |
