In addition to a ventilator, which of the following equipment or supplies would you recommend for a home care patient receiving long-term invasive positive pressure ventilation?
1) Self-inflating bag-valve-mask
2) Portable suction system
3) Portable DC defibrillator
4) Tracheal tubes and care kits
5) Disposable circuits and catheters

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1) Self-inflating bag-valve-mask - Not necessary for a patient on long-term invasive positive pressure ventilation.
2) Portable suction system - Important for clearing secretions from the airway.
3) Portable DC defibrillator - Not necessary for a patient on long-term invasive positive pressure ventilation.
4) Tracheal tubes and care kits - Important for maintaining and replacing the tracheal tube.
5) Disposable circuits and catheters - Important for preventing infection and maintaining hygiene.

In Addition to a Ventilator, Which of the Following Equipment