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The herbal medications cannot be considered absolutely safe and the unregulated domestic use of herbal medications can have potential life threatening side effects. A 29 year old male presented in emergency department of PGIMS,Rohtak in an intubated status with pancreatitis with MODS. The main etiology was uncertain even till the end. This case report emphasizes on the need of the hour is to educate the common people regarding the safety of herbal medication . Herbal medication can lead to life threatening consequences if taken outside the permissible limits.

We encountered a case with sudden and complete interruption of fresh gas ow in anesthesia workstation. On inquiry, it was found out that there was water in the medical gas pipeline system and a simultaneous malfunction of the dryer mechanism that lead to this condition. This case report emphasizes the importance of understanding the capabilities and limitations of the drager machine as well as of any anesthesia workstations being used to administer anaesthesia. In addition, this demonstrates the importance to being able to provide immediate backup ventilation in case of 1 ventilator failure.