During code blue event, patient was intubated but no chest rise with the use of adult manual resuscitator (ambu bag) noted.Reintubation was reattempted; however no chest rise with use of same manual resuscitator device.Patient reintubated to ensure proper placement of endotracheal tube when it was determined that the issue was not placement of the endotracheal tube, but rather the issue was the manual resuscitator was not functioning properly (positive pressure was not being delivered to patient).The faulty device was immediately replaced and the patient was properly ventilated (chest rise was noted with the use of the replaced ambu bag).Dates of use: (b)(6) 2017.Is the product compounded: no.Is the product over-the-counter: no.Event abated after use stopped or dose reduced: yes.Event reappeared after reintroduction: doesn't apply.
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