Parisian Invention Saves Mother's Life After Cardiac Arrest During Childbirth

Parisian Invention Saves Life: A Mother's Story of Survival A recent Brut video highlights a life-saving medical innovation from Paris. Fabienne, a mother, suffered cardiac arrest during childbirth but survived thanks to a mobile ECMO machine. The device, invented by Dr. Lionel Lamhaut of the SAMU de Paris, provides temporary heart and lung support outside the hospital. "When she arrived, I was in tears," Fabienne's niece, Joyce, recalled. "I called my friends, saying, 'My aunt is going to die.'" The ECMO machine allows emergency responders to provide immediate life support, significantly increasing survival rates in cardiac arrest cases. Dr. Lamhaut explained the machine's function: "It's a kind of artificial heart and lung, replacing the heart and lungs until the patient can be transported to the hospital." Fabienne's story underscores the importance of rapid response and advanced medical technology in saving lives. Her recovery is a testament to the effectiveness of the ECMO machine and the dedication of medical professionals.