Subjects reported a low level of involvement in the initial setting of NIV treatment, low satisfaction about communication with the caring staff, and a suboptimal safety level in case of emergency.

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An intracranial mass effect is associated with higher NT-proBNP serum levels in patients with a brain neoplasm. Following elective intracranial surgery for brain tumor resection NT-proBNP values increase.

Standard mechanical ventilation with FiO2 = 0.21 through laser-safe ETTs is feasible during direct microlaryngoscopy.

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