Table 1 Noninvasive ventilation intolerance score
Score | Classification | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Tolerance | Comfort and relaxation |
2 | Mild intolerance | Some degree of discomfort and occasionally grabbed at the NIV mask |
3 | Moderate intolerance | Discomfort with the NIV mask most of the time and frequently grabbed at it (sometimes pulled it off) |
4 | Severe intolerance | Agitated and/or were unable to maintain the NIV mask in position |