After a patient was set up on the life pulse hfv the patient circuit humidifier cartridge overfilled, resulting in water entering the tubing and reaching the baby.The baby's heart rate and blood oxygenation went down.The therapist immediately disconnected, suctioned, and supported the patient.The circuit was changed.The new circuit functioned normally.Patient was stabilized following circuit change and restart of life pulse.The bunnell, inc.Clinical hotline was not called at the time of the issue.
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