53-year-old woman with severe pneumonia and ARDS saved by ECMO therapy at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar successfully saved a 53-year-old woman suffering from severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. Despite her critical condition and maximum ventilatory support, her health deteriorated, making ECMO the only option. After eight days of treatment, her lungs began to recover, highlighting ECMO's vital role in critical care when traditional methods fail.

September 09, 2024
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