Thyrza, a young woman battling a rare chronic condition, came to Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill after surgical complications led to respiratory failure. Despite facing severe infections and challenges weaning from the ventilator, Thyrza made a strong recovery with the help of a dedicated care team and ultimately regained her independence.

From Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill

Thyrza is a young, vibrant woman who has had many medical complications due to a rare, chronic condition that causes inflammation throughout the body. Thyrza came to Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill after her abdominal procedure was complicated by acute respiratory failure requiring a tracheostomy (trach) placement, left thoracotomy, and lung decortication.

Her stay at Kindred was full of ups and downs including several intensive care unit (ICU) stays for severe sepsis with multiorgan failure requiring pressor support. Careful selection of antibiotics by our infectious disease specialist was required to clear Thyrza from her infection.

Thyrza struggled to wean from the ventilator. However, with persistence and a dedicated respiratory team, Thyrza eventually was weaned from the ventilator and regained her independence.