Gas blender was set to 4lpm flow and on checking the gas line it was felt to be lower. Gas flow was checked with a flow meter which only read 2lpm. The gas leak was found to be at the oxygen sensor.
DETAILS OF INJURY TO PATIENT
TYPE OF DEVICE/MANUFACTURER
Teledyne oxygen analyser. Asset number 5003572
ACTION TAKEN
Source of gas leak found to be at the oxygen sensor. Changed out for a new sensor and the issue resolved. Faulty sensor sent to clinical engineering.