Vijayawada, May 3 -- In critical health emergencies, when ventilators and medications fall short, advanced interventions like ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) become vital.
Now, Manipal Hospital, near here, has introduced ECMO services, offering a powerful life-saving option and strengthening access to world-class critical care in the region.
ECMO is an advanced artificial heart-lung machine that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs, allowing these organs to rest and heal. It is used for patients suffering from severe lung or heart failure, when conventional treatments no longer suffice.
Highlighting its importance, Dr. Srinivas Rao T, Consultant - ICU and Critical Care, said, "ECMO has proven to be a lif...