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HACOR Score for NIV Failure Risk

Heart rate, Acidosis, Consciousness, Oxygenation, and Respiratory rate (HACOR) score predicts the risk of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) failure and need for intubation in patients with acute respiratory failure. Assessed at 1-2 hours after NIV initiation. Score above 5 predicts NIV failure with 72% sensitivity and 89% specificity. Validated by Liu et al. 2017 in 449 patients.

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