Usage of ECMO

ECMO is a machine that acts as an artificial heart and lungs for a patient who has life-threatening heart and lung conditions.

Benefits of using ECMO
• Offers temporary support to the heart or lungs till the organ recovers or saves the life of the patient.
• Helps the patient until the transplant is done.
• Provides the time to decide the course of treatment or the hospital to take for treatment.

Watch Dr. Pradeep Kumar of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best anaesthesiologists in Vadapalani, Chennai discuss ECMO and how it functions in medical treatment.