Daniel's Success Story
From Kindred Hospital Dallas Central
Daniel wasn’t feeling well and took some time off work in hopes of recovery. However, he noticed that his condition wasn’t improving. Taking the initial steps, Daniel admitted himself to a local hospital in Dallas, TX, where he was diagnosed with severe sepsis. His condition proved to be more complicated than expected as he was also diagnosed with acute renal failure, which resulted in respiratory failure, necessitating ventilator support to aid his breathing. Daniel spent several weeks in the hospital in a semi-stable state. A medical decision was then made to transfer Daniel to Kindred Hospital Dallas Central for advanced medical care, including IV antibiotic treatment, respiratory care for ventilator weaning, and comprehensive rehabilitation.
Upon admission to Kindred, the interdisciplinary team crafted a care plan tailored to Daniel’s medical condition. His attending physician administered the necessary antibiotics to combat internal infections. The pulmonologist and respiratory team employed various breathing techniques to help Daniel strengthen his lung capacity, which proved successful, enabling him to be liberated from the ventilator. Within a few weeks, Daniel was also sepsis-free, thanks to the appropriate antibiotic treatment.
As his condition improved, Daniel committed to the rehab program, which included physical, occupational, and speech therapy after his decannulation. Over 150 hours of rehabilitation enabled Daniel to significantly enhance his mobility. The physical therapy team worked diligently with him on transfers from bed to chair and from chair to walker. Eventually, Daniel was able to walk over 100 feet with little to no assistance. The occupational therapists were instrumental in helping Daniel regain his ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and self-care tasks, such as dressing, grooming, and bathing. Additionally, the speech therapist assisted Daniel in relearning basic communication skills following his decannulation. This included exercises to strengthen his swallowing muscles, allowing him to consume solid food once again, significantly improving his nutritional intake and overall energy levels.
Daniel’s determination, combined with the expert care provided by the medical, physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams, enabled him to overcome significant health challenges and regain his independence. With their support, Daniel made remarkable progress and was able to discharge home with home health services
Care for Complex Conditions
Patients come to our hospitals with serious conditions such as respiratory failure, complex wounds, sepsis, stroke, congestive heart failure, or even a combination of these. Their diagnoses are often complicated by existing health problems like diabetes or COPD. Many of our patients require treatments such as mechanical ventilators, dialysis, or IV therapy.