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As a Tier 3 SA hospital we have the facilities to mechanically ventilate for IPPV is this always necessary?

April 26, 2017facilities hospital mechanically necessary SA Tier ventilate

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As a Tier 3 SA hospital we have the facilities to mechanically ventilate for IPPV is this always necessary?

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Mechanical ventilation is not a requirement now for Tier 3 SA hospitals. Hospitals must be able to provide IPPV for as long as is necessary and must be able to demonstrate to Inspectors how this is undertaken safely whether mechanically or manually. Ref: Standard 5.

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Mechanical ventilation is not a requirement now for Tier 3 SA hospitals. Hospitals must be able to provide IPPV for as long as is necessary and must be able to demonstrate to Inspectors how this is undertaken safely whether mechanically or manually.