Kingsley’s journey at the RMH started when he was rushed to our Emergency Department, where he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS).

Kingsley O'Connor returns to visit the ICU December 2021
Former patient Kingsley O'Connor surrounded by staff who helped care for him during his 66-day stay in ICU.

Within days, Kingsley's condition deteriorated, where he was struggling to breathe and lost his ability to walk and swallow.

Kingsley was transferred to our ICU where he was put on a ventilator. He spent 66 days in ICU, and then was transferred back to our neurology ward where he began rehabilitation.

Nearly eight months later, Kingsley has made a full recovery. And today, he surprised his care team on the ICU.

The RMH patient Kingsley O'Connor walks back into the ICU

Mobile Stroke Unit with Ambulance Victoria paramedic and the RMH Stroke team
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