Bernard's Story of Recovery from Respiratory Distress
When Bernard arrived at Kindred Hospital, he was reliant on a ventilator and in need of rehabilitation. After working with his interdisciplinary care team, he was able to discharge to an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility.
A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital St. Louis South
Bernard was admitted to a hospital with generalized weakness, light-headedness, vomiting, altered mental status, hallucinations, pain on the left side of his chest, and shortness of breath. He was consequently diagnosed with a left pleural effusion (buildup of fluid between the lungs and chest cavity) and atelectasis (collapsed lung caused by a blockage). He underwent a thoracentesis, left thoracotomy and chest tube placement, esophageal perforation repair, G and J tube placement, cervical esophagectomy, and proximal gastrectomy.
Bernard transferred to Kindred Hospital St. Louis South for rehabilitation. By the end of his 38-day stay, he was much stronger. After working with Kindred’s team of therapists, he could perform transfers and bed mobility with caregiver assistance and ambulate over 50 feet. He was able to perform oral care and personal hygiene tasks with minimal assistance.
Bernard was discharged to an acute rehabilitation facility to continue building on the progress made at Kindred St. Louis South.
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