Gary's Success Story
From Kindred Hospital San Antonio
Gary was discharged from a local hospital in San Antonio and required extended medical care. His care team decided that Kindred Hospital San Antonio was the best place for his needs due to its advanced respiratory treatments. He required ventilator weaning, IV antibiotic treatment for influenza A pneumonia, and comprehensive rehabilitation including physical, occupational, pulmonary, and speech therapy.
Upon admission, the interdisciplinary team at Kindred crafted a personalized care plan focused on liberating Gary from the ventilator and administering appropriate antibiotics to combat his pneumonia. His admitting physician promptly initiated IV antibiotic therapy, targeting the influenza A pneumonia effectively. The pulmonologist and respiratory team implemented specialized breathing techniques and lung-strengthening exercises. Over time, these efforts led to significant improvements in Gary's lung function. The pivotal moment came when the team successfully weaned him off the ventilator, marking a major milestone in his recovery.
With the pneumonia cured and the ventilator no longer needed, Gary's rehabilitation began. Physical therapy helped him regain strength and mobility, while occupational therapy ensured he could manage daily activities. Pulmonary rehabilitation supported his respiratory health, and speech therapy addressed any swallowing and communication issues caused by prolonged intubation.
After eight weeks at Kindred Hospital San Antonio, Gary made remarkable progress, surpassing all the goals set in his care plan. With his recovery significantly improved, he was able to discharge from Kindred to a lower level of care, where he continues his therapy to further enhance his well-being. From the entire staff at Kindred, we with him all the success in his recovery.
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.