Heidi's Recovery from Respiratory Failure
When Heidi arrived at Kindred Hospital, she received respiratory therapy including ventilator and tracheostomy management. After working with her interdisciplinary care team, she was able to discharge to an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility.
A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital Brea
Heidi had respiratory failure, severe deconditioning, and major mobility and self-care limitations.
AT ADMISSION
Heidi arrived with respiratory failure that required ventilator and tracheostomy support. She also needed help with mobility, self-care, and other daily activities. She required a speaking valve to communicate.
TREATMENT AT KINDRED
At Kindred Hospital Brea, Heidi received respiratory therapy, including ventilator and tracheostomy management, and she was successfully decannulated. Heidi also regained independence in communicating and bed mobility. In addition, she became able to walk 200 feet with assistance and resumed a regular diet with thin liquids.
OUTCOME
After 28 days of treatment, Heidi was discharged to an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility.
"I feel so much better," she said.
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