However, “taking into account the complexity of the clinical picture, the prognosis remains reserved”
Pope Francis’ clinical condition “remained stable during this day, without any episode of respiratory failure,” says the Vatican.
Francisco spent the day in an armchair. As expected, this Wednesday “received high debit oxygen therapy during the day and noninvasive mechanical ventilation will be resumed at night.” In addition, respiratory physiotherapy and active motor physiotherapy were intensified.
However, “taking into account the complexity of the clinical picture, the prognosis remains reserved.”
This morning, in his private 10th floor apartment, the Pope participated in the rite of the blessing of the ashes, and then received the Eucharist. Then he dedicated himself to some work activities, reveals the Vatican. In the morning, he spoke on the phone with Father Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family in Gaza. In the afternoon, it alternated rest with work.
Francisco, 88, has been hospitalized at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14, for bronchitis with polymicrobial infection, which added bilateral pneumonia.
