Mr. Mangus

Vibra Hospital of Denver

Jun 15, 2018

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Mr. Mangus came to Vibra Hospital of Denver from University of Colorado Hospital. He had been there since May 5th, 2018 with chronic respiratory failure, COPD, and pneumonia. To say he had trouble breathing was an understatement. Before his University stay, he had stayed at a different long-term acute care hospital in the Denver area and did not do very well. Once Mr. Mangus arrived at Vibra, the nurses and respiratory therapists went to work with him. When asked who was his favorite ... Mr. Mangus came to Vibra Hospital of Denver from University of Colorado Hospital. He had been there since May 5th, 2018 with chronic respiratory ... Read More

Pamela B.

Vibra Hospital of Sacramento

Jun 14, 2018

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Pamela, a 61-year-old female, admitted to Vibra Hospital of Sacramento in February. She transferred from an acute care hospital with shortness of breath and a productive cough. She admitted with the following diagnoses: influenza acute respiratory distress syndrome and respiratory failure altered level of consciousness UTI anemia Pamela had a PEG tube placed for nutrition, a ventilator for respiratory support, and two chest tubes. Given that Pamela was, at first, minimally responsive, she ... Pamela, a 61-year-old female, admitted to Vibra Hospital of Sacramento in February. She transferred from an acute care hospital with shortness of ... Read More

Gary B.

Vibra Hospital of Sacramento

Jun 14, 2018

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Gary, a 65-year-old male, admitted to Vibra Hospital of Sacramento in January after being found unresponsive in the ER at Mercy Medical Center of Redding. Upon arrival at Vibra, Gary was on a ventilator for respiratory support. He was also receiving nutrition through a PEG tube. Gary admitted with the following diagnoses: closed head injury respiratory failure concussion traumatic brain injury At first, Gary was not appropriate for therapy services. He was placed on the RNA program for ... Gary, a 65-year-old male, admitted to Vibra Hospital of Sacramento in January after being found unresponsive in the ER at Mercy Medical Center of ... Read More

Kevin D.

Vibra Hospital of Springfield

Jun 13, 2018

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Mr. Kevin Dille is a 47-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was admitted to a local hospital with ventilator-associated pneumonia. Kevin had a tracheostomy placed and PEG tube for prolonged intubation. He also completed a course of IV antibiotics. Kevin then transferred to Vibra Hospital of Springfield. Upon arrival at Vibra Hospital, Kevin could only walk very short distances with the assistance of a walker. He was unable to talk or eat any foods. ... Mr. Kevin Dille is a 47-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was admitted to a local hospital with ... Read More

Richard V.

Vibra Hospital of Fargo

Jun 11, 2018

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Richard and his wife live in Florida, but vacation at their summer home in Minnesota. Richard admitted to Sanford Hospital Fargo with an acute diagnosis of multiple brain abscesses following an episode of aseptic meningitis. He then admitted in to the intensive care unit. Due to the abscesses, Richard developed acute respiratory failure. He was placed on a ventilator to assist with his breathing. He also had a tracheostomy and a peg tube placed in his abdomen to assist with nutritional ... Richard and his wife live in Florida, but vacation at their summer home in Minnesota. Richard admitted to Sanford Hospital Fargo with an acute ... Read More

Jim B.

Vibra Hospital of Denver

Jun 7, 2018

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At 62-years-old, Jim Brownfield survived a motor vehicle accident where his truck flipped. The accident left him in critical condition at Saint Anthony Hospital in Lakewood. Mr. Brownfield suffered a broken femur, broken ribs, dislocated kneecap, head and facial trauma and nerve damage. He needed to be resuscitated at the scene of the accident. He underwent two hip surgeries, meniscus repair, fracture stabilization, and plastic surgery to his face. He was on a ventilator and had a ... At 62-years-old, Jim Brownfield survived a motor vehicle accident where his truck flipped. The accident left him in critical condition at Saint ... Read More

John C.

Vibra Hospital of Northwestern Indiana

Jun 5, 2018

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84-year-old John Clark Jr. is an inquisitive person. He loves reading, researching topics and learning about everything he can. After working hard for many years, John retired in 1999 and has kept Barnes & Noble in business ever since. He loves spending time at home with his wife and dog, Dougan and enjoys the home he worked hard to own. Everything was going well until John began feeling short of breath and was admitted to the hospital. John was suffering from respiratory failure and ... 84-year-old John Clark Jr. is an inquisitive person. He loves reading, researching topics and learning about everything he can. After working hard for ... Read More