While suctioning this pt, the rt noted the ventilator high pressure alarm sounding intermittently.After suctioning completed, ventilator alarming continued and oxygen saturations decreased to 78%.Ventilator was removed from service (sequestered) and pt was placed on a new machine and no further issues presented.(b)(4) contacted to evaluate ventilator, however, according to materials management, (b)(4) stated they would not evaluate the item due to its age and that it is not part of their fleet.A second vendor ((b)(4)) was contacted and facility is awaiting response.Biomed assessment is scheduled for monday (b)(6) 2014.
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