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ECMO TREATMENT IN TAMIL NADU

Advanced ECMO Life Support : Tamil Nadu’s Leading Center for Critical Heart & Lung Recovery.

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check image 75+ ECMO Runs in 2025 | 200+ Total Cases

Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) stands at the forefront of advanced critical care with one of the most experienced ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) programs in Tamil Nadu. KMCH is recognized as a leading center for high-risk life support care in India.
When heart and lung function becomes critically weak, ECMO can provide vital support and a crucial window of time for recovery.

What is ECMO ?

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced life-support system used in severe, life-threatening conditions where the heart and/or lungs cannot function adequately on their own.
ECMO does not directly cure the disease. Instead, it temporarily performs the work of these organs — allowing the body time to rest, recover, and respond to treatment.

How ECMO Works?

  • Blood Extraction – Blood is gently drawn from the patient through specialized tubes
  • Oxygenation – A high-precision ECMO machine adds oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
  • Recirculation – The oxygen-rich blood is safely returned to the body
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

KMCH ECMO Program – A Proven Leader

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Advanced ECMO Consoles & Monitoring Systems

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Specialized Critical Care ICUs

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Highly Trained ECMO specialists and intensivists

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24/7 Rapid Response Capability

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Multidisciplinary Support Teams

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22K+

PATIENTS TREATED

“KMCH operates a specialized ECMO response team trained to evaluate and initiate ECMO support quickly and safely.

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Dr. Prashanth
ECMO Doctor
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ECMO CARE

Who May Need ECMO Support?

ECMO may be considered for patients with severe but potentially reversible conditions who are not responding to standard treatments such as ventilators, medications, or conventional cardiac support.

  • Severe respiratory failure
  • Acute lung injury
  • Advanced pneumonia complications
  • Cardiac failure
  • Post-cardiac surgery support
  • Severe viral lung infections
  • Selected trauma cases
  • Complex cardiac emergencies
  • Certain severe poisoning cases - where toxins temporarily affect the heart or lungs and advanced life support is needed while treatment takes effect

Early referral significantly improves outcomes. Timing is critical in ECMO eligibility.

WHY EARLY ECMO EVALUATION MATTERS

Delays in advanced life support can reduce survival chances. Early ECMO assessment helps doctors determine:

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  • Whether ECMO is appropriate
  • The right timing for initiation
  • The expected benefit for the patient
  • Risk-benefit balance in critical cases
FAQ

We are here to Answer your Questions

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Still have you any question?

+91 422 4323647

Ans:Yes. KMCH operates a dedicated ECMO response team available 24/7 for emergency evaluation, referral coordination, and rapid initiation of ECMO support.

Ans: KMCH has completed over 200 ECMO runs in the past five years, including 75 ECMO runs in 2025 alone — one of the highest volumes in Tamil Nadu. This experience supports faster decision-making and structured critical care management.

Ans: Yes. Families and referring doctors can contact KMCH for: ECMO eligibility assessment
Urgent case discussions
Referral coordination
Expert second opinion

Ans: You can contact the ECMO team at:
0422 4323647
0422 4323195

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