During the case, the ventilator alarmed "sensor failure" causing the vent not to work properly.The crna (certified registered nurse anesthetist) switched the machine to manual ventilation and was easily able to ventilate.The anes.Tech was called to the room to exchange the machine.During the exchange, the patient was ventilated with an ambu bag with auxilllary o2.The patient remained sedated/anesthetized the entire time.Once the original machine was moved, water was observed coming from the bottom of the machine.The service tech was notified and will come as soon as possible.Manufacturer response for anesthesia machine, ge advance cs2 (per site reporter) ge notified.Service tech will evaluate asap.
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