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A change in respiratory rate or tidal volume.... meaning, respiratory rate decreases, maybe becomes apneic, or the tidal volume decreases...or maybe BOTH.

Also, a circuit disconnect!

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Chaeck for leaks in the tubing and then check patients respiratory rate.

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