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The event involved a 72" (183cm) appx 1.4ml, smallbore ext set w, anti-siphon valve, clamp, luer lock and it was reported that the tubing often led to developing a hole and the patient received less drug.One patient was having brain surgery, his head was pinned, and he started to move because he was not getting enough drug, the medication involved in the event is propofol, norepinephrine and narcotics (remi and suf).The event occurred after infusion is started.Impact on patient was code 3 which includes actual, potential adverse outcome and moderate injury requiring medical treatment.There was patient involvement, and no patient harm.The event occurred on two different dates, and this report captures the second of the two event dates.
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