Miracle Revival: Woman Survives Deadly Poisoning with E-CPR

A 23-year-old woman has made a full neurological recovery after a near-fatal poisoning incident. She was admitted to the ICU in critical cardiogenic shock after ingesting aluminium phosphide, a highly toxic fumigant. Her condition rapidly deteriorated, showing dangerously high lactate levels and severe heart dysfunction.

Doctors initiated ECMO-assisted CPR (E-CPR) when her heart stopped, a critical intervention that bypasses the heart and lungs during cardiac arrest. This treatment, led by a specialized medical team, restored vital blood and oxygen supply to her organs.

Remarkably, the patient regained consciousness within hours and her heart function gradually improved. She was successfully weaned off ECMO after 48 hours and discharged with a perfect neurological score, demonstrating no lasting brain injury from the ordeal. The case highlights the effectiveness of advanced E-CPR in life-threatening poisoning scenarios.