ECMO Cannulation and Initiation (Adult)

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary heart-lung support in severe cardiac or respiratory failure.

What It Costs

MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 18,500 – 27,500
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 4,500 – 6,800

What’s Typically Covered

Coverage is generally robust for:
• ICU-level life-support procedures
• Emergency cardiothoracic care

Insurance Tip

Check annual and lifetime limits. ECMO is resource-intensive.

Conclusion

ECMO can bridge patients to recovery. Insurance adequacy is critical.

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