ECMO Patient Transfer From Dehradun to Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi

medical expertise. In this case, a critically ill patient in Dehradun required urgent ECMO support

and safe transfer to a tertiary care centre in Delhi, coordinated by Lifesavers.

Clinical Details

The patient was admitted to a hospital in Dehradun and was on ventilator support due to

severe respiratory failure. Despite ventilation, the patient was unable to maintain adequate

oxygen levels. As a result, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) was advised as

an emergency life-saving measure.

Medical Intervention and Transport Preparation

A specialised Lifesavers medical team, consisting of an ICU specialist, vascular surgeon,

and perfusionist, travelled from Delhi to Dehradun. After detailed assessment, the patient

was found suitable for ECMO support. ECMO cannulation and initiation were successfully

completed within the next two hours, stabilising the patient for transfer.

Transport Summary

Once stabilised on ECMO, the patient was carefully shifted from Dehradun to Sir Gangaram

Hospital, Delhi, using a fully equipped critical care ambulance. Continuous monitoring and

expert supervision were maintained throughout the journey to ensure stability during inter-city

road transport.

Outcome

The patient was transferred safely and handed over to the ECMO and critical care team at Sir

Gangaram Hospital, allowing advanced treatment to continue without interruption.

Closing Note

This case highlights the importance of specialised critical care ambulance services and

trained medical teams when managing ECMO patient transfers across cities, where timing,

expertise, and coordination are critical to patient survival.