Manipal Kasturba Hospital Saves Cardiac Arrest Patient with ECMO Support

In a dramatic turn of events at Kasturba Hospital in Manipal, a 45‑year‑old patient was successfully revived after 25 minutes of cardiac arrest, with the aid of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support.

ECMO is a life‑support machine that takes over heart and lung function, allowing organs to rest while doctors address the underlying problem. The hospital’s intensive care unit has been equipped with a newly installed ECMO system, enabling rapid deployment in critical situations.

The successful resuscitation highlights the growing emergency care capabilities in Udupi District and underscores the importance of advanced life‑support technologies in regional hospitals. Source: Google News – Manipal.