Pope Francis remains in stable condition after a respiratory crisis needing non-invasive ventilation, though his prognosis remains guarded, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis was in stable condition on Saturday following a respiratory crisis on Friday that required him to undergo non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican has announced, adding that his prognosis remains guarded.
The pope is reportedly maintaining a “good response” to the ventilation and supplemental oxygenation, and has not experienced any further episodes of bronchospasm since Friday’s incident. Non-invasive mechanical ventilation is typically administered through a face mask, nasal mask, or helmet, as opposed to invasive ventilation done by inserting a breathing tube into the lungs.
The pontiff’s “clinical condition remains stable,” the statement reads. “He does not have a fever and shows no leukocytosis [high white blood cell count]. His…
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