Darrell's Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury After A Motorcycle Accident
When Darrell arrived at Kindred Hospital, he required mechanical ventilation following complications from a motorcycle accident. After working with his interdisciplinary care team, he was able to discharge to home.
A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital Aurora
Darrell suffered severe injuries from a motorcycle accident at about 70 mph.
AT ADMISSION
Darrell sustained a traumatic brain injury with bleeding around the brain, spinal fractures, a pulmonary embolism, aspiration pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute kidney injury requiring dialysis, and respiratory failure. He needed mechanical ventilation, VV ECMO (heart-lung support), chest tubes, dialysis, transfusions, antibiotics, anticoagulation therapy, and specialty care.
TREATMENT AT KINDRED
After a transfer to Kindred Hospital Aurora, Darrell received comprehensive care, including respiratory therapy, infectious disease care, nephrology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, wound care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. His care focused on ventilator weaning, management of spinal fractures, wound care, medication management, and rehabilitative therapy to improve strength and independence. A lung abscess was successfully treated, heart failure symptoms resolved, urinary retention resolved, cellulitis healed, and anemia stabilized.
OUTCOME
As a devoted family man, Darrell has been determined to regain his independence and return home to his loved ones. Darrell progressed from needing full ventilator support to breathing room air during the day. He was discharged home after remarkable progress during a 92-day stay.
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