Steven’s Recovery from Pneumonia and Respiratory Failure
Initially dependent for all care, Steven improved with therapy, becoming alert and participating in mobility, swallowing, and cognitive exercises, and after 40 days, transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation facility for continued recovery.
A Patient Success Story from Kindred Hospital San Antonio
After developing COVID pneumonia, Steven had to be placed on a ventilator.
AT ADMISSION
Additional bacterial and fungal infections led to respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and a tracheostomy. Steven was left dependent on others for all care.
TREATMENT AT KINDRED
Steven arrived at Kindred Hospital San Antonio unable to sit, transfer, walk, or swallow safely. Initially very lethargic, he required ventilator support, antibiotics, and tube feeding. After completing antibiotics, Steven began ventilator weaning. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy addressed mobility, self-care, swallowing, and cognition. He became more alert and began participating in rehabilitation.
OUTCOME
After 40 days, Steven regained alertness and was ready to take the next step in his recovery at an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility.
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