Birthing ga: (b)(6).Cga: (b)(6) infant receiving neonatal intensive care intubated and ventilated currently receiving heliox therapy via mechanical ventilation utilizing fisher and paykel disposable infant ventilator circuit.Product info as follows; fisher and paykel respiratory care system evaqua2 ref # rt265 lot number 140801.This circuit overheated, very hot to touch.Pt heart rate increased to 193bpm, respiratory rate increased to 96 bpm and core temperature of 38 c.Power to circuit disabled, circuit was replaced, pt returned to baseline hr, rr and temperature.We were very concerned this disposable circuit was about to melt.Dates of use: (b)(6) 2014.Diagnosis or reason for use: life support mechanical ventilation for critically ill pt.Event abated after use stopped or dose reduced?: yes.
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