Kasturba Hospital saves cardiac arrest patient using ECMO support

In a remarkable medical feat, Kasturba Hospital in Manipal brought a man back from cardiac arrest after employing an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine. The patient was stabilized and regained a pulse during the emergency intervention.

ECMO is a life‑support technique that oxygenates blood externally, allowing the heart and lungs to rest and recover. The use of this technology in the region marks a significant advancement in cardiac care, showcasing the hospital’s capacity to handle critical cases with high success rates.

The successful outcome underscores the importance of advanced cardiac support infrastructure in Udupi District and surrounding areas. Source: Google News – Manipal.