Sangabosamow's Recovery from Respiratory Failure
When Sangabosamo arrived at Kindred Hospital, she required mechanical ventilation. After working with her interdisciplinary care team, she was able to discharge to home.
A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital St. Louis South
After a month of worsening shortness of breath and coughing up blood, Sangabosamow was diagnosed with serious pulmonary conditions that required extensive treatment.
AT ADMISSION
Sangabosamow had necrotizing pneumonia (an infection that destroys lung tissue) and a pulmonary vein thrombus (blood clot in a lung vein). She received IV antibiotics, bronchoscopies, lung surgery, mechanical ventilation, and a tracheostomy.
TREATMENT AT KINDRED
At Kindred Hospital St. Louis South, respiratory therapy was a major focus, supported by the interdisciplinary care team. Despite a respiratory setback, Sangabosamow was liberated from the ventilator. Her oxygen needs were reduced, she began using a speaking valve, and her tracheostomy was removed.
OUTCOME
After 29 days of treatment, Sangabosamow regained independence and was discharged home with her son, using low-flow supplemental oxygen, endurance and independence. She discharged safely home to continue recovery.
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