Here’s an update about Pope Francis regarding his current condition.
POPE FRANCIS UPDATE – According to an update, the pope suffered respiratory insufficiencies, and here’s his condition now.
Based on an update about Pope Francis from the Holy See Press Office, he suffered two respiratory insufficiencies on Monday. He had suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm”.
In both incidents, bronchoscopies were done to remove the mucus buildup that led to the insufficiencies.
On Monday afternoon, non-invasive mechanical ventilation was continued, and the Holy Father has been since “alert, oriented, and cooperative at all times”. His blood test result also showed no sign of elevated white blood cell count, indicating no new respiratory infection.
The Pope’s prognosis remained guarded, according to his doctors, and it is still possible for him to have further respiratory crises. By saying that his prognosis remained guarded, it means he is still not out of danger. It is believed that the respiratory episode is just his body’s way of fighting an infection.
To recall, Pope Francis, 88, has been in a hospital in Rome since February 14. Three days ago, it was reported that he suffered a breathing crisis and an episode of vomiting.
Initially, he was admitted to the Gemelli hospital for bronchitis, but his condition later developed into pneumonia in both lungs.
On February 22, he suffered a “prolonged asthmatic attack”. He required to have “high-flow” oxygen via a nasal cannula. He also needed blood transfusions for thrombocytopenia.
In 2021, the Pope was also hospitalized for intestinal surgery, the first time the Pope has been admitted since he became the Catholic leader in 2013. This is his fourth hospitalization, which is, at the same time, the longest and most fraught.
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