Found a bipap machine in the ed hallway, not in a pt's room.The machine seemed like it was use on a pt and put outside in the hallway after use.The circuit appear melted/burned.Brought it down to department and put a defective sticker on it.Respiratory investigation: i have interviewed the 2 rt's taking care of the er the morning the machine circuit in question was found.I am working with clinical engineering to complete their safety check and testing.I have notified the circuit company and they would like to have us send them the circuit asap for their internal investigation once we are done with our investigation.I have the burned circuit in question.
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