Lurdes' Recovery from Respiratory Failure with Comprehensive Rehabilitation
When Lurdes arrived at Kindred Hospital, she was too weak to walk after her bout with respiratory failure. After working with her interdisciplinary care team, she was able to discharge to a subacute rehabilitation unit.
A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley
Lurdes developed difficulty breathing, chills, and vomiting and was diagnosed with respiratory failure with low oxygen and excess carbon dioxide.
AT ADMISSION
Lurdes’ illness caused severe weakness, leaving her unable to walk or manage daily activities without complete assistance.
TREATMENT AT KINDRED
After stabilization, Lurdes transferred to Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley. She received physical, occupational, and speech therapy, progressing from total assistance to supervised mobility, independent self-care, speaking, and eating a regular diet.
OUTCOME
After 116 days, Lurdes was discharged to a subacute rehabilitation unit for continued therapy.
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