ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ has another restful night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital
By Vatican News
ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis rested well overnight and woke up slightly after 8 a.m. this morning, according to a statement published on Wednesday morning by the Holy See Press Office.
The ÐÓMAPµ¼º½, this morning continued his treatment and respiratory physiotherapy. As planned, he transitioned from non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night to the high-flow oxygen therapy through nasal cannulas. Though within a complex framework, the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½'s situation this morning seems stable.
The ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ is receiving treatment for bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. His overall clinical condition remains stable, including heart, kidney, and blood values.
On Tuesday evening, the Holy See Press Office, in its evening medical update on the Holy Father's health noted that the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½'s clinical condition remained stable during the day and that he did not experience episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm.
Moreover, it noted, the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ did not run a fever, and remained alert, cooperative with therapies, and oriented.
Tuesday morning, he transitioned to high-flow oxygen therapy and underwent respiratory physiotherapy.
It explained that overnight on Tuesday, as scheduled, he would resume non-invasive mechanical ventilation until Wednesday morning, and that his prognosis remains guarded.
The Press Office also added that during the day, he had alternated between spending time in prayer and at rest, and received the Eucharist.
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