| Model Number |
ECD01-A |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Alteration In Body Temperature (2682)
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| Date of Event |
04/20/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient undergoing targeted temperature management using gaymar machine and wraps.During maintenance portion of protocol, machine noted to be heating water temperature and elevating patient's core temp beyond desired number.Rn evaluated equipment and lines with co-workers.No visible issues to be adjusted with equipment, unknown cause of malfunction.Ice packs applied and patient care equipment notified that we need a new gaymar machine.Nursing forced to utilize cooling blanket and ice packs to keep patient at goal temp while continuing to attempt troubleshooting on only gaymar device available.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient undergoing targeted temperature management using gaymar machine and wraps.During maintenance portion of protocol, machine noted to be heating water temperature and elevating patient's core temp beyond desired number.Rn evaluated equipment and lines with co-workers.No visible issues to be adjusted with equipment, unknown cause of malfunction.Ice packs applied and patient care equipment notified that we need a new gaymar machine.Nursing forced to utilize cooling blanket and ice packs to keep patient at goal temp while continuing to attempt troubleshooting on only gaymar device available.
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