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Ordinal score of level of respiratory support
| Ordinal scale | Level of respiratory support |
|---|---|
| 1 | No oxygen support |
| 2 | Oxygen support |
| 3 | HFNC |
| 4 | CPAP |
| 5 | Ventilated |
| 6 | Ventilated with MOF |
Abbreviations: CPAP, continuous positive airways pressure; HFNC, high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy; MOF, multiorgan failure.
