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Antonio’s Recovery from Paralysis and Respiratory Failure

Antonio was admitted into Kindred Hospital San Antonio with paralysis and respiratory failure from Guillain-Barré syndrome, requiring ventilator support, tracheostomy, and feeding tube.

 

A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital San Antonio

Antonio developed paralysis affecting all four limbs and respiratory failure due to Guillain-Barré syndrome – an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves.

AT ADMISSION

Antonio required a ventilator, tracheostomy, and feeding tube. Before falling ill, he had worked as a custodian, drove, and lived independently.

TREATMENT AT KINDRED

After arriving at Kindred Hospital San Antonio, Antonio received physical, occupational, and speech therapy to rebuild his strength, endurance, mobility, self-care, swallowing, and walking skills. He was weaned from the ventilator, had his breathing tube removed, and resumed eating.

OUTCOME

After 31 days, Antonio had regained his strength, independence, and hope for what came next. He was transferred to an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility to continue making progress toward his recovery goals.

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