Growing concern
After severe respiratory crisis: Quiet night for Pope
Following the news on Monday that the Pope was again suffering from two respiratory crises, the pontiff spent another quiet night. "The Pope slept all night. He is now continuing to rest," the Vatican announced in a press release.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen On Monday, the 88-year-old suffered two cases of acute respiratory insufficiency caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and a resulting bronchospasm. As a result, two bronchoscopies were performed, during which secretions had to be aspirated.
Non-invasive mechanical ventilation was resumed in the afternoon. "The Holy Father remained awake and cooperative at all times. The prognosis remains guarded," the statement said.
As a result, concern is once again growing for the Pope, who had already suffered a respiratory crisis on Friday. Francis has now been in the Gemelli Clinic in Rome for 19 days - longer than ever before during his almost twelve years in office. He is being treated in the hospital for bilateral pneumonia. He has not been seen in public since his admission. On Friday, the Pope had another severe attack of breathlessness.
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