Table 1

Annual set-up of HMV and minimal acceptable level of adherence

Disease categorySet-ups per annumMinimum acceptable level of adherence (h/night)
Obesity related respiratory failure7 (2–20)6 (5–6)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease5 (2–11)6 (4.25–6)
Neuromuscular disease4 (1–10)6 (6–8)
Chest wall disease2 (0–5)6 (6–8)
  • Data are presented as median and IQR.