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Patsy's Success Story

Kindred Hospital Northland patient Patsy shares her story of successful recover at Kindred

After being diagnosed with multiple serious conditions, Patsy arrived at Kindred requiring treatment for acute respiratory failure, as well as wound care for necrotizing fasciitis and physical and occupational therapy. After making remarkable strides in her recovery, Patsy was discharged to an acute rehabilitation facility to continue her journey home.

 

Patsy was admitted to the hospital in acute pain and was diagnosed with respiratory failure, septic shock, and kidney dysfunction. After reaching a stable condition, her care team referred her to Kindred Hospital Northland.

When Patsy arrived at Kindred, she required continued treatment for acute respiratory failure, as well as wound care for necrotizing fasciitis and physical and occupational therapy.

Patsy experienced several bumps in her recovery journey while going through her oxygen weaning and therapies. Her family and care team continued to encourage her, giving her the courage to power through those tough days.  With perseverance and support from her respiratory therapy team, Patsy was finally able to breathe independently.

While undergoing weaning trials, she also received advanced wound care to treat her necrotizing fasciitis, including dead tissue removal and IV antibiotics to fight infection.

As her wounds healed, she began to participate in physical and occupational therapy. She was able to start sitting up, then sitting on the edge of her bed and eventually only needed stand-by assistance to move to her chair. 

After making remarkable strides in her recovery, Patsy was discharged to an acute rehabilitation facility to continue her journey home. 

 
 
 

Care for Complex Conditions

Patients come to our hospitals with serious conditions such as respiratory failure, complex wounds, sepsis, stroke, congestive heart failure, or even a combination of these. Their diagnoses are often complicated by existing health problems like diabetes or COPD. Many of our patients require treatments such as mechanical ventilators, dialysis, or IV therapy.