Ricky's Success Story
After falling at home, Ricky was admitted to the hospital where he required tracheostomy for breathing and a feeding tube. At Kindred Hospital, he was liberated from the ventilator and began participating in physical and occupational therapy.
After falling at home, Ricky was admitted to the hospital where he required tracheostomy for breathing and a feeding tube. He then transferred to Kindred Hospital Louisville for specialized care.
Upon admission to Kindred Hospital, Ricky was still very ill. He required 24-hour onsite respiratory therapy services for ventilator weaning, pulmonary management, trach care and maintenance and daily physician visits from a variety of specialists. His level of anxiety and confusion slowed his progress in the beginning, however, with the interdisciplinary approach and the support from his family and staff, he was able to overcome his anxiety and wean off the ventilator.
Ricky was discharged to a skilled nursing facility closer to his family to continue to regain his independence before going home. He is very excited to see his family in person instead of just through Zoom calls. Upon discharge from Kindred, Ricky was able to breathe on his own and had his trach removed. He was also much healthier, happier and stronger.
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