Variable Conventional NIV Group (n=42) Immediate NIV Group (n=37) p value
Complications Pneumothorax Pleural Effusion Atelectasis Severe Respiratory Discomfort Reintubation 5 (12%) 22 (53%) 5 (12%) 1 (3%) 5 (12%) 4 (11%) 10 (27%) 4 (11%) 1 (3%) 1 (3%) 0,69a <0,01a 0,68a 0,87a 0,01a
In-hospital death 2 (5%) 0 (0) 0,21b
ICU time (days) 3 ± 1 2 ± 1 0,86 b
Hospital stay (days) 13 ± 5 9 ± 3 0,04 b