Pope Francis recovers stability

The Vatican reported on Tuesday that the clinical conditions of Pope Francis have remained stable and that he has not presented “episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm.”

The press office of the Holy See has also specified that the Pontiff “has remained without a fever, always aware, collaborating with therapies and oriented.”

The Holy Father suffered on Monday afternoon two episodes of acute respiratory failure due to a significant accumulation of mucus in the bronchi, which prevented the normal air passage.

This obstruction caused a bronchospasm that had to be stopped with “two bronchoscopies” and an “aspiration of abundant secretions.” In addition, non -invasive mechanical ventilation was resumed.

Although Tuesday has received high flow oxygen therapy and performed respiratory physiotherapy, tonight will resume non -invasive mechanical ventilation until Wednesday morning.

It is a respiratory support method that helps patients breathe without intubation. This is managed through a mask that covers the nose and mouth.

Vatican sources reported that this type of crisis is contemplated in a complex clinical picture such as that of the Holy Father and that they are a consequence of the bilateral pneumonia suffered.

Also, during this Tuesday, the Pope has alternated the prayer with the rest and received the Eucharist, according to the Vatican statement. Due to the complexity of the health status of the Pontiff, the prognosis remains reserved.

The Holy Father suffered a bronchospasm also last Friday, February 28, which resulted in an episode of vomiting by inhalation. The doctors confirmed on Sunday that the crisis did not affect their general health status and the weekend remained stable.