Mark was admitted to Kindred Hospital on full ventilator support settings. His care team developed a plan and he started on Kindred’s weaning protocol the next morning, and in only six days was able to be weaned off the ventilator completely.
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His respiratory therapists were impressed with his quick progress, and as became more comfortable breathing on his own, his need for supplemental oxygen decreased. Within a couple of weeks he was able to have the tracheostomy removed completely.
Mark expressed how motivated he was to get back to walking and even transferred out of bed to a chair during the PT evaluation while still on the ventilator. Once he weaned from the ventilator it was possible for him to come to the therapy gym and start walking short distances with a walker. As his strength returned he soon was able to climb a full flight of stairs and walk outdoors on uneven surfaces using a cane.
Thanks to Mark’s dedication and the support from his physicians, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and rehab team, we are thrilled to report that Mark was discharged to home with his wife. All of us at Kindred wish Mark continued success on his journey to recovery!