Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation after respiratory crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who suffered two respiratory crises on Monday as he battles double pneumonia, has stabilised and no longer needs to use mechanical ventilation for help breathing, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has stabilized enough after two respiratory crises to resume using a nasal tube for oxygen, rather than a ventilation mask.
Pope Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis health: No new respiratory crisis, pope remains stable
The pope may have turned a corner as the Vatican said he had no new respiratory crisis on Tuesday and that he remains stable. The Associated Press reported that Pope Francis will sleep with a ventilation mask. He is breathing with the help of high-flow supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula after two respiratory crises on Monday.
Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis
ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia and a respiratory crisis.
Pope had a good night's rest after overcoming possible risks from respiratory crisis
Pope Francis had a good night’s rest early Monday after apparently overcoming a setback in his recovery from pneumonia: He is stable, off mechanical ventilation and shows no sign of new infection following a respiratory crisis late last week.
Pope suffers episodes of respiratory crisis, remains alert
Pope Francis underwent two bronchoscopies March 3, the Vatican said, “with the need for aspiration of abundant secretions,” or the removal of excessive mucus or other fluids from the airways during the procedure. “The Holy Father remained alert, oriented and cooperative at all times,” the bulletin said.
Pope Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signalling he’s overcome risks from respiratory crisis
The 88-year-old pope did continue to receive high flow supplemental oxygen after Friday’s coughing episode, which sparked fears of a new lung infection.
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Pope resting, back on ventilation, after respiratory problems, Vatican says
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Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation on Sunday after respiratory crisis Friday, Vatican says
Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said.
Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises
The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.
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