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Kimberly’s Recovery from Stroke and Respiratory Failure

Kimberly experienced respiratory failure, stroke, and neurological issues after a fall, causing left-sided weakness and mobility limitations.

 

A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital San Antonio

After a fall at home led to serious neurological and respiratory complications, Kimberly faced significant challenges with breathing and mobility. Through specialized care and rehabilitation at Kindred Hospital San Antonio, she made remarkable progress toward recovery.

AT ADMISSION

Kimberly was admitted after experiencing respiratory failure, a stroke, and a neurological condition that affected brain function. She required ventilator support and had significant weakness on her left side that limited her mobility and independence.

TREATMENT AT KINDRED

Kimberly received specialized respiratory care and comprehensive rehabilitation. She was successfully weaned from the ventilator, had her tracheostomy removed, and returned to breathing on room air. Through physical therapy, she progressed from requiring maximum assistance and having little movement on her left side to walking with a rolling walker and transferring with minimal assistance.

OUTCOME

After 54 days, Kimberly was strong enough to transition to an acute inpatient rehabilitation program for continued recovery.

“I could not have accomplished my goals without Richard and the therapy team.”

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