The race to save a young stroke patient with locked-in syndrome

When Sophie Leblond Robert had a severe stroke at age 35, The Ottawa Hospital’s stroke team rushed to save her life. Damage from the stroke caused locked-in syndrome and left her care team wondering if she would ever get her life back. But with a specialized team and sheer determination, she defied the odds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members. Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex healthcare challenges. Find The Ottawa Hospital on: Facebook: / ottawahospital Twitter: / ottawahospital Instagram: / ottawahospi. . LinkedIn: / company-beta. . Our website: https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/ Discover the innovation taking place at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute: http://www.ohri.ca/home.asp Support The Ottawa Hospital: http://ohfoundation.ca/