diff --git a/backend/engine/engine.py b/backend/engine/engine.py
index 86294b07..d81063a0 100644
--- a/backend/engine/engine.py
+++ b/backend/engine/engine.py
@@ -1027,6 +1027,11 @@ async def model_engine(body: PlanTriggerRequest):
                 p.id, recommendations, selected
             )
 
+            # TODO: functionise
+            for measure in funded_measures:
+                if "+mechanical_ventilation" in measure["type"]:
+                    measure["type"] = measure["type"].split("+mechanical_ventilation")[0]
+
             p.insert_funding(
                 scheme=scheme,
                 funded_measures=funded_measures,