Mechanical ventilation provides breathing support for people whose lungs or breathing muscles are not able to work properly on their own. Ventilation support can vary depending on individual needs including through a tracheostomy (invasive ventilation) or a face or nasal mask (non-invasive ventilation).
An individual many need long-term ventilation because of:
Living with a ventilator requires specialised clinical oversight, regular monitoring and a highly trained support team to support the care needed for:
People who rely on mechanical ventilation require expert clinical support to reduce the risk of serious complications, including:
Regular assessment, monitoring and care by our team experienced in ventilation management enables identification of any changes or problems early to reduce avoidable complications from occurring and hospital admissions.
SeenCare’s integrated team of registered nurses, GPs and specialist disability support workers provide coordinated ventilation support that enables people with complex respiratory needs to transition from hospital and live safely at home.
Please see the information included in Complex Health and Disability Care Transition Program
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