The Pope gets worse after suffering an isolated bronchospasm attack and needing mechanical ventilation

Pope Francis has worsened after suffering an isolated bronchospasm attack and needs mechanical ventilation, as reported by the Vatican this afternoon.

After a morning in which he has alerted respiratory physiotherapy with prayer in the chapel, the Pope has presented “an isolated bronchospasm attack” that has caused a “vomit episode with inhalation and a sudden worsening of the respiratory painting.”

As reported by the Vatican, after this attack, the Pope has been subjected to Broncoaspiration and has been indicated “Non -invasive mechanical ventilationwith a good response in the exchange of gases. “

The Pope has shown himself at all times “alert and orientedcollaborating in the therapeutic maneuvers, “they have indicated. Therefore,” prognosis remains reserved. “

The Pontiff, who has been admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for 15 days, remains in Critical status but stable due to a Pneumonia in both lungs. This morning the Vatican had reported that the Pope had spent a “Quiet night” having left behind “the critical phase”. Even so, they insist, that their clinical picture remains “complex” and its prognosis remains reserved.

Source: Lasexta

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