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World J Crit Care Med. Dec 9, 2025; 14(4): 108652
Published online Dec 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i4.108652
Table 2 Primary diseases causing respiratory failure in the two groups, n (%)
Primary disease
Noninvasive ventilation group (n = 197)
Invasive mechanical ventilation group (n = 122)
Respiratory problems77 (39)40 (33)
Sepsis46 (23)22 (18)
Coma/neurological disorders15 (8)24 (20)
Neuromuscular diseases29 (15)11 (9)
Post cardiopulmonary resuscitation3 (1)6 (5)
Trauma9 (5)7 (6)
Others18 (9)12 (10)


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