Leticia's Success Story
After suffering a traumatic brain injury and requiring ventilator support, Leticia was transferred to Solara Specialty Hospital McAllen for ventilator weaning and rehabilitation therapy. With steady progress, she regained her independence and transitioned to a lower level of care to continue her recovery.
Leticia was admitted to a local hospital in McAllen, Texas, after suffering trauma that caused an acute intracranial hemorrhage; a sudden bleeding within the skull. As her condition worsened, Leticia was placed on a ventilator to support her breathing. After several weeks of hospitalization and making steady progress, her medical team decided to transfer her to Solara Specialty Hospital McAllen for extended medical care, including ventilator weaning, physical and occupational therapy.
Before her admission to Solara, the care team thoroughly reviewed Leticia’s medical history and designed a personalized care plan tailored to her needs. Upon her arrival, she was immediately transferred to the ICU. Though alert upon admission, Leticia was dependent on the team for all her care needs. Despite her challenges, Leticia remained hopeful about her recovery. Following her care plan, Leticia began participating in respiratory exercises guided by her pulmonologists and the respiratory therapy team. These active breathing exercises aimed to improve her lung function and capacity. With consistent effort and dedication, Leticia made remarkable progress, and within a few weeks, she successfully weaned off the ventilator, regaining the ability to breathe on her own.
The next phase of her recovery was focused on rehabilitation due to the extended time she had been bed-bound. Leticia took part in the early mobility program, which was crucial in helping her regain strength and independence. Her physical therapy included progressive mobility exercises, such as bed-to-chair transfers and assisted standing, utilizing equipment like parallel bars and a rolling walker. Occupational therapy sessions focused on helping Leticia relearn daily activities (ADLs), such as dressing and grooming, while incorporating adaptive tools to enhance her recovery.
During her final week at Solara, Leticia’s progress accelerated. She was able to perform general ADLs and transfers with minimal assistance and walked a distance of 75 feet with the aid of a rolling walker. Leticia also passed all the goals outlined in her care plan, marking a significant milestone in her journey. Leticia transitioned to a lower level of care, where she continues her rehabilitation and strength training to further improve her mobility and independence. From the entire staff at Solara, we wish Leticia all the success in her recovery.
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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.