Figure 3From: Efficacy and safety of non-invasive ventilation in the treatment of acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema – a systematic review and meta-analysisResults and pooled analysis of absolute risk differences (RDs) for the outcomes (a) need for endotracheal intubation, (b) mortality and (c) acute myocardial infarction in trials comparing non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) versus medical therapy in acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema patients.Back to article page