Table 5.
Types of ventilatory support used at home and in hospital to treat 136 children requiring long term ventilation in the United Kingdom
| Ventilatory support | Home | Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery mode | ||
| Tracheostomy | 33 | 32 |
| Non-invasive mask | 52 | 10 |
| Negative pressure device | 8 | 1 |