University Medical Center (UMC) has become the first hospital in the region to offer Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a highly specialized heart and lung support system for patients facing severe respiratory or cardiac failure. This advanced technology provides critical support by oxygenating a patient’s blood outside the body, allowing the heart and lungs time to rest and heal.
By bringing ECMO to the community, UMC is expanding access to a level of care that was previously unavailable in the area, giving patients and their families hope during life-threatening medical crises. This milestone underscores UMC’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge treatments and ensuring that the most vulnerable patients receive the best possible chance at recovery close to home.
UMC’s investment in ECMO demonstrates its dedication to saving lives and raising the standard of critical care in the region. The hospital’s expert teams are prepared to provide this lifesaving support around the clock, giving many patients a second chance and bringing reassurance to the community they serve.
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