ECMO Services at Manipal Hospital Vijayawada
Vijayawada, 3rd May, 2025: In critical health emergencies, when ventilators and medications fall short, advanced interventions like ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) become vital. Now, Manipal Hospital Vijayawada has introduced ECMO services, offering a powerful life-saving option and strengthening access to world-class critical care in the region.
What is ECMO?
ECMO is an advanced artificial heart-lung machine that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs, allowing these organs to rest and heal. It is used for patients suffering from severe lung or heart failure, when conventional treatments no longer suffice.
Highlighting its importance, Dr. Srinivas Rao T, Consultant – ICU and Critical Care, said, “ECMO has proven to be a life-saving intervention for patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and in critical cases following cardiac surgery. Looking ahead, ECMO is expected to play a crucial role in normothermic regional perfusion — a technique used to preserve organs prior to harvesting for organ transplantation. In this evolving field, Hybrid ECMO is emerging as a promising innovation, combining the benefits of various ECMO modalities to optimize organ preservation and support advanced critical care.”
How does ECMO work?
Explaining its mechanism, Dr. V Dinesh Kumar Gontla, Consultant – Critical Care, shared, “ECMO has two major parts – the oxygenator and the pump. While the oxygenator emulates the lungs’ blood-purifying functions, the pump is responsible for the heart’s pumping action. With these dual functions, the ECMO acts either as ‘A bridge to recovery’ in patients recovering from acute respiratory or cardiac failure conditions, and ‘A bridge to transplant’ in patients with advanced respiratory or cardiac failure who are undergoing lung or heart transplant.”
There are two types of ECMO:
- VV-ECMO (Veno-Venous): Supports only the lungs, ideal for conditions like ARDS, severe pneumonia, or COVID-19 complications.
- VA-ECMO (Veno-Arterial): Supports both the heart and lungs, used in cardiac arrest, severe heart attacks, or major heart failures.
Precision and Expertise Required
While ECMO may sound simple, its execution is highly complex. Dr. Srinivas Rao emphasized the need for a skilled, multidisciplinary team comprising cardiac surgeons, intensivists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, perfusionists, and specially trained ICU nurses and technicians.
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and specialized team, is committed to providing this advanced critical care service, giving critically ill patients a stronger chance at survival and recovery.
Manipal Group of Institutions Honor Visionary Founder Dr T.M.A Pai on 127th Birth Anniversary
Manipal, 03 May 2025: Manipal Group of Institutions celebrated the 127th birth anniversary of its founder Dr TMA Pai in solemn and respectful ceremony held at Manipal on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Paying rich tributes to the remarkable legacy of Dr TMA Pai on the occasion as the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Justice Shri S Abdul Nazeer, His Excellency the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, described him as a ‘legendary visionary’ whose pioneering efforts in education and healthcare have transformed lives and continue to inspire generations.
He remembered Dr. Pai as a multi-faceted personality, an educationist, banker, philanthropist, and a true nation builder. “Dr. Pai believed that poverty could be eradicated by eliminating illiteracy and ill health. Dr. Pai is a true Karma Yogi. He viewed educated children not just as assets to their families, but as the pillars of a progressive nation,” he added.
On a heartfelt personal note, the Governor also shared his connection to Dr. Pai’s legacy. “I am a proud alumnus of Mahaveera College at Moodbidri, an institution founded by Dr. T.M.A. Pai. His vision shaped my educational journey and career,” he said.
The celebration was also attended by dignitaries from the Manipal Group comprising of Mrs Vasanti R Pai, Trustee, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Trust, Dr Ranjan R Pai, President, MAHE Trust, Registrar, Academy of General Education & Chairman, Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), Bengaluru, Mr T Ashok Pai, President of Dr TMA Pai Foundation, Manipal, Mr T Satish U Pai, Executive Chairman, Manipal Media Network Ltd., & Vice President, AGE, Dr HS Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE & President, AGE, Manipal, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal. The event was also graced by several senior officials from the Manipal Group, making it a significant celebration of Dr TMA Pai’s lasting legacy.
Each year Manipal Group of Institutions celebrates Founder’s Day on April 30th on his birth anniversary to honor and remember the legacy of Dr TMA Pai, the visionary founder of the Manipal Group, who transformed the once barren hilltop of Manipal into a globally renowned educational hub. This year’s celebration featured several programs, beginning with a heartfelt floral tribute to Dr TMA Pai by all the distinguished guests and dignitaries.
Welcoming the august gathering, Dr HS Ballal, President-AGE Manipal & Pro Chancellor-MAHE , said, “We are reminded of the extraordinary vision of our founder Dr TMA Pai that has shaped not just an institution, but an entire educational ecosystem. Dr Pai’s anticipation into establishing self-financing educational institutions in the 1950s was revolutionary for its time and continues to inspire our approach to education today. Today, as we honor his memory, we entrust ourselves to his principles of accessible quality education, innovation, and service to society that have become the traditional hallmark of the Manipal experience.”
Addressing the audience, Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor of MAHE, said, “As we celebrate the 127th birth anniversary of our founder, Dr TMA Pai, we reflect on a legacy that continues to guide our institution’s mission and vision. Dr Pai’s remarkable journey from establishing a single medical college to creating this comprehensive educational ecosystem exemplifies what visionary leadership can accomplish. His basic belief that education should be accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic differences, remains central to the base of our institution. In the past year, we have further strengthened our commitment to this vision through expanded scholarship programs, research initiatives addressing societal challenges, and international collaborations that provide our students with global perspectives.”
The event featured several award presentations, including the “Kundapur Mohan and Latha Bhandarkars’ Merit-cum-Means Scholarships,” the “Smt. Sharada M Pai – Dr Padma Rao Memorial Award” for the Best Nursing and Anganwadi Service, the “Smt. Sharada M Pai – Dr Padma Rao A- MMS Diamond Jubilee Award” for the Best Female Warden/Caretaker (Non-Teaching Staff), and the “Smt. Geetha K Nayak Memorial Award” for the Senior Nurses of Kasturba Hospital. The event also honored rank holders from AGE Colleges, recipients of Kadambi Scholarships, and Manipal Scholars.
Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor – Technology & Science, MAHE, delivered a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all those who contributed to making the celebration a success.
Tom Cruise’s secret to death defying stunts
In his eighth and possibly final outing as Ethan Hunt, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise takes action to new heights — quite literally. In one of the film’s most daring stunts, Cruise is seen hanging from and crawling along the wings of a 1940s-era biplane zooming above South Africa’s Drakensberg mountains.
“I remember seeing old footage of wing-walking,” says Cruise of a stunt he’s envisioned trying since he was a kid. “Those aircraft were only traveling at, I don’t know, 40, 50 miles an hour. This aircraft is up to over 120 miles an hour. Going out there, I was realizing that it takes your breath away.”
But how does the actor actually fuel up for stunts of this intensity? With breakfast, he says — and not just any breakfast.
“I actually eat a massive breakfast,” reveals Cruise. “The amount of energy it takes — I train so hard for that wing-walking. I’ll eat, like, sausage and almost a dozen eggs and bacon and toast and coffee and fluids. Oh, I’m eating! Picture: It’s cold up there. We’re at high altitude. My body is burning a lot.”
Even after decades of redefining action cinema, Cruise’s passion remains sky-high fueled by intensity, gratitude and apparently, a powerhouse breakfast!
Samsung Announces Never-Seen Before Prices on Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24 and S24FE
Bengaluru, India – May 3, 2025 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced exciting deals on the Galaxy S24 series as part of a limited-period offer.
Galaxy S24 Ultra, enhances and redefines the phone’s most fundamental role – communication – with Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist and Transcript Assist features. AI built into Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages, including Hindi. Additionally, Note Assist, a Galaxy AI feature on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, simplifies note-taking and organization. It offers features like auto-formatting, summarizing, correcting spelling, and translating notes. Users can access it by opening the Samsung Notes app, creating a new note, and tapping the Note Assist icon. Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Drawing Assist allows users to transform simple sketches into images using AI-powered styles
Galaxy S24 Ultra’s industry-leading 200MP camera comes with ProVisual Engine. ProVisual Engine is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools that transform image capturing abilities and maximize creative freedom. The Quad Tele System on Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with a 5x optical zoom lens that works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x, enabling users to take professional-grade photographs. Images also show crystal clear results at 100x with enhanced digital zoom. The smartphone also comes equipped with 1.4 μm pixel size for improved Nightography capabilities.
Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy that delivers remarkable NPU improvement for incredibly efficient AI processing. Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first-ever Galaxy phone to feature a titanium frame, enhancing device durability and longevity.
Galaxy S24, India’s No.1 selling android smartphone, features a streamlined one-mass design and comes with 50MP triple camera setup. Powered by Galaxy AI and with upgraded Nightography
Whatever the task, Galaxy S24 provides an incredible experience thanks to the enhancements in its chipset, display and more. Equipped with a 6.2” display, Galaxy S24 can reach up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. The device also comes with 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate improving performance efficiency.
Galaxy S24 FE, 2025’s best-selling android smartphone, incorporates the same advanced AI experience as the Galaxy S24 series. Designed to enhance work, simplify communication, and increase connectivity, Galaxy AI on the S24 FE offers tools that unlock new possibilities. It’s the perfect device for gaming on the go with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a long-lasting 4700mAh battery, and a powerful Exynos 2400 series chipset. Galaxy S24 FE offers premium Galaxy AI tools and ecosystem connectivity to enhance communication, productivity and creativity — all housed in an iconic design and protected by robust Samsung Knox security.
Galaxy S24 FE, powered by the AI-based ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist features showcases an enhanced camera setup that empowers users to be more creative. Galaxy S24 FE’s premium camera setup features a 50MP wide lens and 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom — both supported by optical image stabilization (OIS) — plus a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP selfie camera. Making its debut in the FE series, ProVisual Engine features vastly improved technology that leverages advanced AI algorithms to deliver breathtaking detail and remarkably subtle textures.