Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Good Doctor News Network reported that Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital significantly improved the overall survival rate of OHCA patients and reduced complications through accurate execution of medical orders and rapid cross-team coordination. An example was provided of a 53-year-old amateur baseball pitcher who collapsed during a game and was successfully treated with ECMO support under the coordination of a multidisciplinary medical team, including cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, and ECMO specialists. The timely removal of ECMO due to potential complications was highlighted, with the hospital's efficient OHCA rescue process achieving a 27% survival rate for ECPR patients, on par with international standards. Ongoing efforts to streamline processes and strengthen interdepartmental collaboration aim to enhance patient outcomes in the future.
Source: YAHOO