Seth's Recovery from Sepsis
When Seth arrived at Kindred Hospital, he required wound care, IV antibiotics, physical, occupational and respiratory therapy. After working with his interdisciplinary care team, he was able to discharge to home.
A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
Seth went to the hospital with fever, weakness, and swelling in his right forearm. His symptoms indicated a serious infection requiring specialized care.
AT ADMISSION
Seth had sepsis, bloodstream and heart-valve infections, and a right forearm abscess. Complications included kidney and liver problems, infected clots in the brain, a collapsed lung, a severe pressure injury, and malnutrition.
TREATMENT AT KINDRED
At Kindred Hospital Central Tampa, Seth received wound care, IV antibiotics, physician care, and respiratory, occupational, and physical therapy. He progressed from being unable to stand without maximum help to independently completing daily activities and walking 250 feet with a cane.
OUTCOME
After 39 days of treatment, Seth returned home, eager to reunite with his family.
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