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Annals of Intensive Care
Fig. 3 | Annals of Intensive Care

Fig. 3

From: Severe but not mild hypercapnia affects the outcome in patients with severe cardiogenic pulmonary edema treated by non-invasive ventilation

Fig. 3

Box plots showing the median [25th–75th percentiles] durations of NIV and of ICU length of stay according to the level of PaCO2 at admission (≤60 mmHg or >60 mmHg). The durations of NIV and of ICU length of stay were significantly longer by a median of 1 day in patients with PaCO2 >60 mmHg as compared to patients with PaCO2 ≤60 mmHg

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