Critical Condition: Two Episodes of Acute Respiratory Failure - Mechanical Ventilation

The Holy See Press Office announced on March 3, evening:

"Today the Holy Father presented two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a major accumulation of endobronchial mucus, and consequent broncospasm.

Two bronchoscopies were therefore performed, with the need for aspiration of copious secretions.

In the afternoon, non-invasive mechanical ventilation was resumed.

The Holy Father remained alert, oriented and cooperative at all times.

The prognosis remains reserved."

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Sally Dorman shares this

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Vatican says the Pope has been taken off noninvasive mechanical ventilation today and is using high-flow oxygen through a nasal cannula. He continues his respiratory physiotherapy.

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Wilma Lopez shares this

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Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure’ in hospital yesterday

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Mike the Pikelast year

Hmmm, I thought the pope's physiotherapy would remove the endobronchial mucus.
The next time they report another bronchoscopy to remove the mucus will give us an idea on how fast his lungs are filling up.

GTVisrockinlast year

The Vatican press office announcements sound like A(rtificial) I(ntelligence) disoriented and uncooperative at all times.

Orthocatlast year

Prognosis from "guarded" to "reserved" = improvement??? Or just saying: "We're not telling you."

CatMuselast year

The Press Office are a vulgar lot!