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"according to the reporter, during use, a circuit disconnection alarm was heard on the ventilator.Corresponding checks were performed on the ventilator, wall outlets, filters, and patient circuit, and no flaws were detected.When the patient was reinstalled on new equipment, the problem persisted.The condition of the endotracheal tube was checked and it was found to be deflated.The tube was inflated, and the equipment stopped alarming.There was no patient injury.
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