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Ventilators - Invasive Ventilation for Continuous Use

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Purchase of Assistive Technology. It specifically covers the provision of specialised and high-cost equipment for Invasive Ventilation for Continuous Use, which corresponds to Registration Group 0103 (Assistive Products for Respiration Support).

This line item is designated for the purchase of ventilators that provide continuous, invasive life support. This typically means the equipment is required 24 hours a day and involves an interface that breaches the body (e.g., via a tracheostomy). Given the critical and complex nature of this support, the equipment funded under this line item is of the highest clinical importance.

The purchase includes the core ventilator unit and may also cover essential accessories and interfaces required for the continuous operation of the device.

Key features of this support item:

Life-Sustaining Equipment: It funds technology vital for the participant's survival and long-term health management.

High Complexity: It is generally used for participants with complex disability-related needs requiring continuous, high-level respiratory assistance.

Professional Recommendation: Requires a rigorous assessment, prescription, and recommendation from relevant, highly qualified clinical specialists (e.g., respiratory specialists or rehabilitation engineers).

The primary objective is to ensure participants who require this essential, continuous life support have access to high-quality, reliable equipment to maintain their health, safety, and quality of life.