Susan's Success Story
From Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Arlington
Susan, a retiree who had spent years as a heavy equipment operator, found herself facing a sudden challenge when she began experiencing difficulty breathing. Rushed to a local hospital, she was diagnosed with acute respiratory failure, a daunting diagnosis for anyone. As her condition deteriorated, she was placed on a ventilator for support. Despite the uncertainty of her situation, Susan remained determined to regain her health. After spending several weeks in the local hospital, Susan required extended and specialized medical care to address her respiratory needs. It was decided by her medical team that she would be transferred to Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Arlington for advanced treatment, including ventilator weaning and rehabilitation.
Upon arrival at Kindred Hospital, Susan was met with a comprehensive care plan tailored to her specific needs. Central to this plan was the primary goal of liberating her from the ventilator, a crucial step towards her overall recovery. Susan approached her treatment with determination, actively participating in the therapies prescribed by the interdisciplinary team.
The expertise of the pulmonologist and respiratory team played a pivotal role in Susan's journey towards recovery. Through their guidance, Susan learned and diligently practiced various breathing techniques designed to strengthen her respiratory muscles and improve her lung function. Susan's resilience and dedication proved to be successful with each passing day. Susan made remarkable progress gaining both strength and endurance and successfully liberated herself from the ventilator.
In addition to her commitment to respiratory therapy, Susan devoted over 100 hours to tailored physical therapy sessions aimed at enhancing her mobility and strength. Guided by her physical and occupational therapist, she followed a regimen of exercises focused on improving endurance and restoring independence. With each session, Susan made significant progress in her recovery. Passing all goals that were set in her care plan, she was able to discharge home. From the entire team at Kindred, we wish her all the success 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.