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Pope Francis Admitted to Hospital for Pneumonia Faces Breathing Emergency
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 presently in the hospital due to pneumonia, having spent two weeks at Gemelli hospital in Rome.
On Friday, the Vatican revealed that the 88-year-old experienced a breathing 'crisis,' which led to vomiting.
Medical personnel provided air support, and the Pope showed a positive response.
The Vatican's announcement stated that the Pope suffered from an 'isolated crisis of bronchospasm,' which resulted in 'an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden deterioration of his respiratory condition.' After this episode, he received bronchoaspiration and started non-invasive mechanical ventilation, enhancing his gas exchange.
Despite these difficulties, the Pope has remained alert and aware, cooperating with medical treatments.
He was first admitted to the hospital on February 14 due to respiratory issues, which were later identified as pneumonia affecting both lungs.
His hospitalization has raised concerns about his health, particularly as routine reports indicated that his condition was 'not critical' following some slight improvements.
Nevertheless, the Vatican reiterated that the Pope's prognosis is still 'reserved,' leaving uncertainty about potential changes in his health.
Experts point out that Pope Francis’s advanced age and persistent respiratory challenges may prolong his recovery.
Significantly, this hospitalization is the longest he has experienced since his election as Pope in 2013.
On Friday, the Vatican revealed that the 88-year-old experienced a breathing 'crisis,' which led to vomiting.
Medical personnel provided air support, and the Pope showed a positive response.
The Vatican's announcement stated that the Pope suffered from an 'isolated crisis of bronchospasm,' which resulted in 'an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden deterioration of his respiratory condition.' After this episode, he received bronchoaspiration and started non-invasive mechanical ventilation, enhancing his gas exchange.
Despite these difficulties, the Pope has remained alert and aware, cooperating with medical treatments.
He was first admitted to the hospital on February 14 due to respiratory issues, which were later identified as pneumonia affecting both lungs.
His hospitalization has raised concerns about his health, particularly as routine reports indicated that his condition was 'not critical' following some slight improvements.
Nevertheless, the Vatican reiterated that the Pope's prognosis is still 'reserved,' leaving uncertainty about potential changes in his health.
Experts point out that Pope Francis’s advanced age and persistent respiratory challenges may prolong his recovery.
Significantly, this hospitalization is the longest he has experienced since his election as Pope in 2013.
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