19th November 2024: A remarkable medical achievement at AIIMS Bhubaneswar has resulted in the successful rescue of a 24-year-old Army soldier from Ranpur, Nayagarh district, who was brought to the hospital after suffering a severe cardiac arrest. The soldier’s heart had stopped for nearly two hours, and despite initial efforts to revive him through conventional CPR, his condition remained critical.
ଏମ୍ସ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱରରେ ଏକ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗୀକୃତ ଡାକ୍ତରୀ ଦଳ ଇ-ସିପିଆର୍ ଚିକିତ୍ସା ପଦ୍ଧତି ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଜଣେ ୨୪ ବର୍ଷ ବୟସ୍କ ଆର୍ମୀ ଯବାନଙ୍କୁ ନିଶ୍ଚିତ ମୃତ୍ୟୁ ମୁଖରୁ ରକ୍ଷା କରିଛନ୍ତି। ନୟାଗଡ଼ ରଣପୁର ଅଞ୍ଚଳରୁ ଆସିଥିବା ଏହି ଯୁବକଙ୍କର ହୃଦୟ ପ୍ରାୟ ଦୁଇ ଘଣ୍ଟା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରିବା ବନ୍ଦ ହୋଇଯାଇଥିଲା।
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In October, the soldier was referred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where he was immediately treated for a heart attack. After 40 minutes of standard CPR with no success, the medical team decided to perform E-CPR (Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)—an advanced procedure used in critical cases like this. E-CPR involves the use of a heart-lung machine, also known as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), which temporarily takes over the functions of the heart and lungs, giving doctors more time to address the underlying cause of the cardiac arrest.
The medical team’s swift decision to employ E-CPR proved life-saving. The machine helped stabilize the soldier’s oxygen levels and maintain blood circulation, allowing enough time for further intervention. As a result, the soldier’s heart resumed normal function, and he was successfully stabilized.
What is E-CPR?
E-CPR is an advanced technique used when traditional CPR methods fail to restart the heart. It involves the use of a heart-lung machine to pump oxygenated blood into the body, providing life support until the heart can be restarted. This procedure is typically used in cases of severe cardiac arrest, where survival rates are very low with conventional CPR. By maintaining circulation and oxygenation, E-CPR offers a higher chance of survival, particularly in hospitals equipped with specialized technology and skilled medical teams.
The Importance of Early Intervention
This case underscores the critical importance of early intervention and the role of advanced medical techniques in life-threatening situations. In emergencies like cardiac arrest, the ability to act quickly and effectively is essential to saving lives. The success of this procedure also highlights the growing capabilities of hospitals like AIIMS Bhubaneswar, which are equipped to handle the most complex and urgent medical conditions.
Conclusion
The successful use of E-CPR at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is a testament to the life-saving potential of advanced medical technology and skilled care. It also highlights the critical need for hospitals to have access to cutting-edge equipment and highly trained professionals who can perform complex procedures in high-stakes situations. This case serves as a reminder of how timely medical intervention, combined with innovation, can transform what would otherwise be a fatal outcome into a life saved.
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