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Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Patients Stories Listing

Our specially trained anesthesiologists, critical care physicians and nurses provide 24-hour coverage in CHOP’s operating rooms, intensive care units and many other locations your child may receive care.

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Sand Drowning: Edgar’s ECMO Story

A day at the beach turned into a nightmare when a sand cave collapsed on Edgar. He was rushed to CHOP where a world-renowned ECMO team saved his life.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Albe’s Story

Albe was rushed to the Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for sudden cardiac arrest. The Critical Care Medicine team was ready to save his life.
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