Non-invasive mechanical ventilation in hypoxemic respiratory failure: Just a matter of the interface?

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Onnen Moerer et al. J Thorac Dis. 2016 Sep.

. 2016 Sep;8(9):2348-2352.

doi: 10.21037/jtd.2016.08.43.

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The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Effect of Noninvasive Ventilation Delivered by Helmet vs Face Mask on the Rate of Endotracheal Intubation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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