Pope Francis's condition is stable as
he battles pneumonia in a Rome hospital and he has had no
further crises after an isolated respiratory crisis Friday
afternoon, the Vatican said Saturday.
The Pope's clinical conditions have remained stable., said a
medical bulletin.
He has alternated non-invasive mechanical ventilation with long
periods of high-flow oxygen therapy, always maintaining a good
response to gas exchange.
The Pope is afebrile and does not show leukocytosis. The
hemodynamic parameters have always remained stable; he has
continued to eat and has regularly undergone respiratory
physiotherapy, actively collaborating.
He has not presented episodes of bronchospasm.
The Pope is always alert and oriented.
In the afternoon he received the Eucharist, then dedicated
himself to prayer.
The prognosis remains guarded, the bulletin reported.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA
