Helmet vs Face Mask in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Comparison of The Clinical Outcomes of Non-Invasive Ventilation by Helmet vs Facemask in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of noninvasive ventilation with helmet in reducing endotracheal intubation rates in comparison with Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV) facemask among patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) ARDS as per Berlin definition
• Age: 18 and more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with altered sensorium [Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) less than 13]
• Pregnancy
• Hemodynamic instability
• Morbidly obese
• Patients with tracheostomy
• Severe acidosis [PH less than 7.15]
• Patients with glaucoma
• Patients with history of vertigo