Acute hYpErcapnic respiratory failure in The ICU: A multicenter prospective observational study - The YETI study

Ten percent of patients admitted to the ICU with respiratory failure present AHcRF, primarily driven by chronic obstructive diseases and infections. Despite widespread NIV use, one-third of patients were treated with invasive ventilation. Identifying risk factors for invasive mechanical ventilation and mortality may support earlier triage and personalized management strategies.