Man Who Suffered Celphos Poisoning Saved by Advanced ECMO Intervention
Publication Source: Times of India (TOI) Journalist: Prashant Rupera Location: Vadodara/Anand, Gujarat
Man Who Suffered Celphos Poisoning Saved by Advanced ECMO Intervention
A 32-year-old man from Khambhat was granted a new lease on life after a harrowing encounter with celphos poisoning. After ingesting the toxic tablets, his condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to severe hypotension (critically low blood pressure) and compromised blood circulation. On a physician’s urgent advice, he was rushed to Shree Krishna Hospital in Karamsad for specialized intensive care.
The Life-Saving Procedure: VA-ECMO
The patient, a child from a middle-class family in Rajasthan, faced a life-threatening situation when his pancreas ruptured. The resulting infection spread rapidly through his body, causing severe damage to his lungs, kidneys, and heart. Due to the severity of the organ damage, the medical team determined that putting the child on an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) machine was the only viable path to survival.
Rapid Response: The patient was placed on ECMO support within just three hours of consuming the celphos tablets.
Heart Recovery: Significant improvement in heart function was visible within 36 hours of the intervention.
Regaining Consciousness: While still on a ventilator, the patient regained consciousness within 15–16 hours of initiating ECMO.
Managing Complications
The recovery was not without further challenges. Due to the initial period of severe low blood pressure, the patient suffered renal failure. A team of nephrologists was brought in to manage the situation through multiple sessions of hemodialysis.
A Collaborative Victory
This successful outcome was the result of a coordinated effort by multiple medical departments. Dr. Jitesh Desai, the hospital’s Medical Superintendent, highlighted the roles played by vascular surgeons, anaesthetists, and Dr. Vishal Sardhara’s specialized ECMO team in stabilizing the patient. The patient is now reported to be in a safe state.
Quick Facts for Media Section:
Source: Times of India
Patient: 32-year-old male
Condition: Celphos Poisoning and Renal Failure
Specialized Care: VA-ECMO and Hemodialysis
Key Achievement: Heart stabilized within 36 hours; patient saved from cardiac arrest
