Robert's Recovery with Respiratory Care
When Robert arrived at Kindred Hospital, he was very confused, reliant on a trach, and unable to speak or swallow. After working with his interdisciplinary care team, he was able to discharge to an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility.
A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital East New Jersey
Robert, who has been in remission from prostate cancer for 11 years, is married and has one stepdaughter. His wife returned home from the store one day and found him on the floor, changing color and gurgling. EMS found him pulseless. They gave him Narcan four times and began CPR, resulting in return of spontaneous circulation.
When Robert was admitted to Kindred Hospital East New Jersey, he was very confused, breathing through a trach tube, and unable to speak or swallow. He was initially in denial of his impairments and resistant to work with the rehab team. He needed positive reinforcement and encouragement to gradually participate.
Robert passed his swallow test and was initially able to eat a soft diet and thickend liquids. Robert eventually advanced to a regular diet, allowing his feeding tube to be removed. He began to walk with a walker and began to talk using a speaking valve. He soon was able to walk laps around the hallway. Robert was fast-tracked to capping trials. A big “Hurrah!” announcement was made for his decannulation. Robert was very excited to leave and met his goal of going to acute inpatient rehab to continue his recovery.
“Thank you for helping me so quickly.”
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