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Table 1 Criteria for selection of patients for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation

From: Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation as treatment for acute respiratory failure in critically ill patients

Conscious and cooperative patient (chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease patients may be an exception)

No need for urgent endotracheal intubation to protect the airways or

remove copious secretions

No acute facial trauma

No recent gastroesophageal surgery

No active gastrointestinal bleeding

No impaired swallowing

Haemodynamic and rhythm stability

Face mask adequately fitted

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Critical Care

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