Vijayawada, April 28 -- Despite advanced and timely care, critical health conditions can worsen quickly, and that's precisely why we hear about cases where someone was on a ventilator but things didn't improve.

These are mostly the conditions when the lungs need rest or the heart needs time to recover. In such extreme situations, ECMO, an advanced life-support system, steps in as a powerful ally.

This advanced critical care support is now available at Manipal Hospital, Vijayawada, giving patients a greater chance at survival, and families a renewed reason to hope. By introducing ECMO services, the hospital has taken a significant leap in strengthening regional access to world-class critical care.

In simple terms, ECMO (Extracorporeal Me...