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Obstacles to discharge in 43 hospitalised children requiring long term ventilation
| Obstacle | No of children |
|---|---|
| Staff unavailable for support at home | 22 |
| Funding negotiations not complete | 16 |
| Housing unsuitable | 15 |
| Not established on ventilator for home use | 12 |
| Social reasons | 9 |
| Awaiting transfer to local hospital | 7 |
