NIV was used in 15% of patients with ARDS, irrespective of severity category. NIV seems to be associated with higher ICU mortality in patients with a PaO₂/FiO₂ lower than 150 mm Hg. Clinical trial registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT 02010073).
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