Kaplan-Meier curve for the probability of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) failure relative to continuous use of NIV and stratified for Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) score (P = .003). Kaplan-Meier curve for the probability of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) failure relative to continuous use of NIV and stratified for Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) score (P = .003). Gökay Güngör et al. Respir Care 2013;58:525-531 (c) 2012 by Daedalus Enterprises, Inc.