Archive · 29 Jul 2026
AIIMS-Bhubaneswar Saves Officer After 36 Days on ECMO
A 49-year-old police officer from Odisha was very sick with severe pneumonia and lung problems.
She was taken to AIIMS Bhubaneswar where doctors used a special machine called ECMO to help her breathe.
She was on the machine for 36 days while doctors took care of her.
After a while, she got better and was able to breathe on her own.
She was finally discharged from the hospital on July 24, 2026, and is now able to do her daily activities again.
This shows how advanced medical care can save lives.
A 49-year-old police officer from Odisha was treated for severe ARDS and pneumonia at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
She spent 36 days on ECMO support, an advanced life-support technique for severe lung failure.
The patient was successfully weaned off ECMO on June 12 and off mechanical ventilation by June 27.
She was discharged on July 24, 2026, fully recovered and able to resume daily activities.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar highlighted this as a landmark achievement in advanced intensive care medicine.
- Who
- A 49-year-old police officer from Odisha’s Jharsuguda district
- What
- Successful treatment of severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) using ECMO
- When
- From April 18, 2026, to July 24, 2026
- Where
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To treat severe lung failure when conventional ventilation was insufficient
Medical Advancement
Patient Recovery
Significance of ECMO
Medical Advancement
ECMO is a critical advancement in treating severe respiratory failure, showcasing AIIMS Bhubaneswar's expertise in advanced critical care.
Patient Recovery
The successful use of ECMO allowed the patient to recover fully, demonstrating the effectiveness of the treatment in saving lives.
- Patient Age
- 49 years old
- Patient Occupation
- Police Officer
- Initial Admission Date
- April 18, 2026
- ECMO Start Date
- May 7, 2026
- ECMO Duration
- 36 days
- Discharge Date
- July 24, 2026
- Medical Condition
- Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and pneumonia
- Lead Doctor
- Dr. Srikant Behera