Rebecca's Success Story
From Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Arlington
Rebecca experienced acute alcohol intoxication that led to a cardiac arrest. She was immediately rushed to a local hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where she spent several weeks recovering. However, despite her progress, she remained on a ventilator at the time of her discharge. Her care team chose Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Arlington for extended medical care, knowing their expertise in ventilator weaning.
Upon admission to Kindred, the interdisciplinary team thoroughly assessed Rebecca's medical condition and crafted a personalized care plan. The primary goal was to wean her off the ventilator while also administering appropriate antibiotics to combat pneumonia. The team quickly sprang into action, with Rebecca fully alert and determined to achieve a speedy recovery.
Rebecca's admitting physician prescribed the necessary antibiotics, and within a few days, her pneumonia was under control. Simultaneously, her pulmonologist and respiratory team employed specialized breathing techniques to strengthen her lung muscles. With their guidance and Rebecca's resilience, she successfully liberated herself from the ventilator.
The next phase of her recovery involved rigorous physical and occupational therapy. The care team developed a comprehensive plan to help Rebecca regain her strength and independence. Through intensive therapy sessions, she worked diligently to rebuild her muscular endurance and improve her overall physical function. Rebecca's dedication and the support of her care team led to remarkable progress as she passed all goals set in her care plan and was discharged home with home health. From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish her all the success in her 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.