Pope Francis has been
at the Gemelli hospital since February 14 (ANSA)
Pope slept well overnight after two respiratory
insufficiencies
Pope Francis slept well throughout the night after suffering
two respiratory insufficiencies on Monday, according to the Holy See Press
Office.
By Vatican News
“The Pope slept through the night and now continues to
rest,” said the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday morning.
The Press Office has reported that the Pope is continuing
his respiratory therapy and physiotherapy, and has resumed high-flow
ventilation (i.e., not mechanical ventilation), using a nasal cannula for
oxygen.
Tuesday morning was devoted to rest and prayer. In the
context of a complex condition, the situation currently appears stable. As has
been noted, the Pope is being cared for by health care professionals of the
Governorate of Vatican City State and a group of doctors of the Gemelli
Polyclinic Hospital.
Recent updates
The Pope has been receiving treatment for bilateral
pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since February 14.
On Monday evening, the Press Office said Pope Francis had
suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a
significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm.”
Both times, bronchoscopies were performed to remove the
mucus buildup that caused the episodes.
“[On Monday] afternoon, non-invasive mechanical ventilation
was resumed. The Holy Father remained alert, oriented and cooperative at all
times,” noted the Holy See Press Office.
The Pope’s blood tests showed that he does not have an
elevated white blood cell count, suggesting he has no new respiratory
infection.
His clinical condition remains complex, and further
respiratory crises remain possible.
The Pope’s doctors said his prognosis remains “guarded.”
Updated at 12:45 Rome time
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