When Joseph Brown arrived at Vibra Hospital of Sacramento, his condition was critical. After suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI), he required a ventilator to help him breathe and needed a tracheostomy tube for continued support. He was unable to speak and severely disoriented. His recovery was uncertain, and he required around-the-clock medical care.
Experiencing progressively worsening shortness of breath, Rachele Llamas realized something was seriously wrong. Rachele went to the emergency room, where she was diagnosed with COVID pneumonia. Thus began Rachele’s long and arduous journey back to better.
Hesitant at first, Flozell “Smitty” Smith worked hard with his Vibra care team to gain his independence back. After multiple setbacks, he is now discharged and is continuing his recovery with Home Health.
Mihail Mededinti’s care level was described as “all hands on deck”. He fought hard for his recovery after suffering hypoxic respiratory failure.
Joseph’s care focused on weaning him off the ventilator and getting him back to eating a regular diet. With support from his therapists and nurses, he discharged without a trach and a fully healed stoma.
