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ECMO: Critical Care Lifeline
Presented from India by Dr. Gunadhar Padhi0
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Case Description
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) serves as a critical care lifeline for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure unresponsive to conventional treatments. This advanced technology temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs, oxygenating the blood and removing...
Case Summary
- The session focused on the care of patients undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a modality increasingly used in intensive care units. ECMO, while initially explored in the 1950s, gained significant prominence during the H1N1 pandemic in 2007 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The lecture highlighted the importance of understanding ECMO principles for intensivists and the need for meticulous monitoring of patients on ECMO support.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Gunadhar Padhi
Senior Critical Care Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, Navi MumbaiDr. Gunadhar Padhi stands as one of the most prestigious speakers in the medical community, revered for his extensive experience and profound expertise. Based at the renowned Apollo Hospitals CBD Belapur in Mumbai, Dr. Padhi specializes in critical care, having obtained comprehensive qualifications in the field. His practice encompasses a wide range of critical care services, addressing conditions ranging from bluish discoloration on lips and face to drug overdose, emergency care, and terminal illness management. With Dr. Gunadhar Padhi, patients can rest assured of receiving expert care tailored to their specific needs. He has been invited as guest speaker for various events nationally and internationally
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