After complex heart surgery, their hearts failed: The 110-hour ECMO battle that saved two babies
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 18, 2026, 18:09 (IST)
Two infants, Rachel and Sweety, underwent complex heart surgeries at BM Birla Heart Hospital. Both babies' hearts failed to resume independent function post-surgery. ECMO, an advanced life support system, was initiated. After 110 hours of intensive care, both infants recovered successfully. This highlights the critical role of early ECMO initiation and multidisciplinary management in paediatric cardiac care.