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Rn informed respiratory tech that pt had an audible cuff leak on pt et tube.Respiratory tech inspected pt et tube and confirmed that a cuff leak was present.Respiratory tech fixed pt cuff leak.Respiratory tech left room.Rn returned to respiratory tech within 5-10 mins stating that the cuff was leaking again.Respiratory tech used manometer to measure cuff pressure and the manometer read below the green zone.Respiratory tech then re-inflated cuff with manometer and disconnected the manometer.Respiratory tech then retested cuff pressure with manometer and the et tube cuff pressure had fallen significantly and was no longer holding a proper cuff pressure.Respiratory tech informed medical doctor who called anesthesia and assisted in et tube exchange on the pt.
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