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Sherry’s Recovery from Respiratory Failure, Rib Fractures, and Brain Bleed

Following severe injuries from a motor vehicle accident, including spinal cord injury, lung trauma, rib fractures, and brain bleed, Sherry underwent surgery and respiratory support. 

 

A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital St. Louis South

After a devastating motor vehicle accident left her with a severe spinal cord injury and multiple traumatic injuries, Sherry faced an uncertain future. Through determination and intensive rehabilitation, she made meaningful strides toward greater independence and kept her focus on one goal: getting home.

AT ADMISSION

Sherry was admitted following a serious accident that caused a spinal cord injury, lung trauma, rib fractures, and a brain bleed. She underwent spinal fusion surgery and later required a tracheostomy after experiencing respiratory failure.

TREATMENT AT KINDRED

At Kindred Hospital St. Louis South, Sherry received specialized medical care, respiratory therapy, nutritional support, and comprehensive rehabilitation. Working closely with her care team, she improved her wheelchair mobility, gained greater independence with daily activities, and progressed from tube feeding to eating and drinking by mouth.

OUTCOME

After 54 days of treatment, Sherry was strong enough to transition to an acute inpatient rehabilitation program for continued intensive therapy and recovery.

“The most exciting thing on my mind right now is getting home.”

Learn more about: Brain Injury Care and Respiratory Care