08/18/2026
Charlotte was hospitalized with septic shock and required substantial oxygen support.
AT ADMISSION: Charlotte experienced septic shock from a urinary tract infection, acute hypoxic respiratory failure and acute kidney injury. Underlying COPD further impaired her breathing. She required AirVO high-flow oxygen and was unable to reduce her oxygen support before transferring to Kindred.
TREATMENT AT KINDRED: At Kindred Hospital Philadelphia – Havertown, Charlotte received respiratory therapy, wound care, nutritional support and physical and occupational therapy. Although she periodically required 100% oxygen, the team helped gradually reduce her support to 6 liters. She also progressed to sitting upright and getting out of bed into a chair.
OUTCOME: After 56 days of treatment, Charlotte was discharged to her previous nursing home. She looked forward to spending time with her friends again. “My experience was great.”
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