It was reported the patient's cuff was tested before insertion and no leakage was noticed at the time.During filling in the evening, a leakage was noticed for the first time and water leaked into the trachea.This was noticed on (b)(6) 2020.Per the reporter, a tube change out was not completed at that time (this reporting decision was captured under the first related file, 3012307300-2020-01603).Then on (b)(6) 2020, the cuff of the same tracheostomy (trach) tube as before burst without any manipulation.At this point, an emergency trach change was done.Due to the patient being under ventilated and due to the reported leakage, the reporter stated the patient had to go to the emergency room.It was also noted that 12 ml of water escaped from the cuff and went into the patient.Furthermore, the reporter added that the patient was unable to use cough assist, so the health condition of the patient deteriorated.Additionally, the reporter stated an infusion therapy and further diagnostic measures had to be taken.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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