Pope Francis continues stable and does not require non -invasive mechanical ventilation

The clinical conditions of Pope Francis “have remained stable” throughout the day, the Vatican reported on the afternoon of this Sunday, March 2. Therefore, doctors confirm that there are no direct consequences in their state of health after the respiratory crisis he suffered last Friday.

Likewise, the Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, confirmed that Pope Francis “has not required non -invasive mechanical ventilation, but only high flow oxygen therapy” and “continues Apiratic”, that is, without fever.

This is the second consecutive day that the Pontiff maintains stability, after a bronchospasm crisis that caused an episode of vomiting by inhalation and forced him to receive non -invasive mechanical ventilation.

The doctors already indicated on Saturday that the crisis had been overcome and that the analyzes did not present leukocytosis, the abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells that indicates an infection.

“This morning, the Holy Father participated in the Holy Mass with those who take care of him during these hospitalization days and, later, alternated the rest with the prayer,” reads at the end of this Sunday’s statement.

Its clinical picture continues to be complex and therefore the prognosis remains reserved. The Holy Father is not out of danger and Vatican sources underline that their complexity can also lead to other crises.