Rapid CPR and ECMO Rescue Cardiac Arrest Patient in Manipal Hospital

In a dramatic turn of events at Manipal Hospital in Udupi district, a patient who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest was successfully revived after doctors administered rapid CPR and subsequently initiated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

ECMO, a technology that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs, is increasingly used in emergency and critical care settings. The team’s swift coordination between the emergency department and ICU specialists ensured the life‑saving support was started without delay, underscoring the hospital’s advanced medical infrastructure.

The patient’s recovery highlights the importance of timely interventions and the capabilities of Manipal Hospital to manage complex cardiac emergencies, offering hope to patients and strengthening confidence in local healthcare services. Source: Google News – Manipal.