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Outcomes of 48 patients requiring respiratory support on respiratory high-dependency unit managed by continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) initially
| CPAP only (n=22) | CPAP to HFNO (n=26) | Overall (n=48) | |
| Outcome | |||
| Discharged | 7 (31.8%) | 4 (15.4%) | 11 (22.9%) |
| ICU | 7 (31.8%) | 4 (15.4%) | 11 (22.9%) |
| Died | 8 (36.4%) | 18 (69.2%) | 26 (54.2%) |
HFNO, high flow nasal oxygen; ICU, transferred to intensive care unit for intubation and ventilation.
