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Pope Francis, hospitalized due to pneumonia, faces a respiratory crisis.
The Vatican has provided an update on the health status of the 88-year-old pope, who is currently receiving treatment for pneumonia in the hospital.
Pope Francis is currently receiving treatment for pneumonia and has been at the Gemelli hospital in Rome for two weeks.
On Friday, the Vatican announced that the 88-year-old experienced a respiratory 'crisis' that led to vomiting.
Medical personnel provided air assistance, and the Pope showed a positive response.
According to the Vatican's statement, the Pope faced an 'isolated crisis of bronchospasm,' which caused 'an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden decline in respiratory function.' After this event, he underwent bronchoaspiration and started non-invasive mechanical ventilation, benefiting his gas exchange.
Despite these difficulties, the Pope remained alert and responded well to medical treatments.
He was initially admitted to the hospital on February 14 due to respiratory issues that were later identified as pneumonia affecting both lungs.
This hospitalization has raised concerns about his health, particularly in light of routine reports suggesting his condition was 'not critical' after some minor improvements.
Nonetheless, the Vatican reiterated that the Pope's prognosis is still 'reserved,' creating uncertainty about potential changes in his health.
Experts observe that due to Pope Francis's advanced age and existing respiratory problems, the recovery process may be extended.
Significantly, this hospitalization is the longest he has endured since becoming Pope in 2013.
On Friday, the Vatican announced that the 88-year-old experienced a respiratory 'crisis' that led to vomiting.
Medical personnel provided air assistance, and the Pope showed a positive response.
According to the Vatican's statement, the Pope faced an 'isolated crisis of bronchospasm,' which caused 'an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden decline in respiratory function.' After this event, he underwent bronchoaspiration and started non-invasive mechanical ventilation, benefiting his gas exchange.
Despite these difficulties, the Pope remained alert and responded well to medical treatments.
He was initially admitted to the hospital on February 14 due to respiratory issues that were later identified as pneumonia affecting both lungs.
This hospitalization has raised concerns about his health, particularly in light of routine reports suggesting his condition was 'not critical' after some minor improvements.
Nonetheless, the Vatican reiterated that the Pope's prognosis is still 'reserved,' creating uncertainty about potential changes in his health.
Experts observe that due to Pope Francis's advanced age and existing respiratory problems, the recovery process may be extended.
Significantly, this hospitalization is the longest he has endured since becoming Pope in 2013.
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