ECMO Cannulation and Initiation (Adult)

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

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

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

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

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

"When an expatriate is hospitalized, our role is to explain, simplify and ensure rapid care to avoid any unnecessary stress."