Reason for emergency visits over the 6-month period
Home visits n | |
Total visits | 188 |
Ventilator not working | 52 |
Technical issue (alarming, not reaching pressure, noisy) | 43 |
Equipment required (tubing, filters, mask spares) | 39 |
No fault | 25 |
Circuit fitted incorrectly | 9 |
Hospital requested exchange | 9 |
Patient changed settings by mistake | 8 |
Patient did not like replacement ventilator | 2 |
Set up of ventilator at home | 1 |