(Undated) — A new helicopter program is speeding up cardiovascular care in rural Minnesota. For years, ECMO machines have only been available only in Twin Cities hospitals. The ECMO machine temporarily takes over for the heart and lungs, keeping oxygen flowing through the body after cardiac arrest. Now, that machine can be delivered by helicopter to hospitals in rural areas of Minnesota. Many hospitals are expected to join the program that will extend this machine’s services to patients who wouldn’t make the drive to the Twin Cities in time.
New Helicopter Program Speeding Up Cardiovascular Care in Rural Minnesota
