AIIMS, Bhubaneswar Brings Back Dead Man Alive

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar AIIMS hospital has delivered a path breaking case by bringing a dead person alive. This information may sound impossible and unbelievable to ears but it is the truth. A twenty four yea year old man named Subhakanta Sahu was declared dead as his heart stopped beating. It is a miracle that the medical science, and doctors brought him back to life in AIIMS.

The life of a 24-year-old man is saved miraculously with the help of advanced Extracorporeal Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR) procedure.  This achievement has been acquired with medical excellence and compassion by the the efficient team of doctors in AIIMS.

Reportedly, the man’s heart stopped beating for about 1.5 hours, so he was declared dead after which eCPR procedure gained back his life. This event has indicated the innovation in medical science and dedication of the medical professionals.

Dr. Ashutosh Biswas,  the Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, praised the extraordinary  efforts of the medical team, citing, “AIIMS Bhubaneswar has always been at the forefront of integrating medical science with technology to deliver pioneering healthcare. This is a testament to our dedication to saving lives and advancing medical practices.”

The young patient was referred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 1st October 2024 in a very critical condition with heart failure. He suffered a cardiac arrest right after his admission to the hospital. There was cardiac activity shown even after a 40 minutes of conventional CPR. This development led to the decision to declare him dead or attempting the cutting-edge eCPR procedure.

Led by Dr. Srikant Behera, Intensivist and Adult ECMO specialist, the team initiated Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) after 80 minutes of cardiac arrest. Through 40 minutes of eCPR, the patient’s heart resumed to beat again although with an irregular rhythm. Over the next 30 hours, the heart function improved significantly, and the patient was successfully weaned off ECMO after 96 hours.

The survivor’s mother said expressing gratitude to the medical team, “I cannot thank AIIMS Bhubaneswar enough for giving my son a second chance at life. Their skill, compassion, and determination have worked a miracle for our family.”

The special and multidisciplinary team, includes Dr. Krishna Mohan Gulla, Dr. Sandip Kumar Panda, Dr. Siddharth Sathia, Dr. Sangeeta Sahoo, Dr. Manas R. Panigrahi, and healthcare providers from various specialties such as MICU and nursing officers.

The Medical Superintendent, Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, along with Dr. Anupam Dey, Dr. Rashmiranjan Mohanty, Dr. Debananda Sahoo, congratulated the team for this innovative accomplishment. This success highlights the commitment and dedication to push the boundaries of healthcare and assuring hope in critical cases.