Papa Francisco has “good” night in the hospital during critical condition

Pope Francis, 88, on February 14, was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome after having difficulty breathing for several days, receiving the diagnosis of pneumonia in both lungs.

This Monday (24/02), according to the Vatican, the Pope had a “good”Night at the hospital, slept and is resting. In critical condition, it is still undergoing treatment against double pneumonia, a severe infection that can ignite and heal both lungs, making breathing difficult.

Pope since 2013, Francisco has been suffering seizures of health problems in the last two years, and is particularly prone to pulmonary infections after developing pleurisy as a young adult, having part of a removed lung.

In the previous bulletin, the Holy See described the Pope's condition as critical for the second day in a row. Currently controlled, a new examination pointed to renal failure, at an early stage, still doctors say Pope Francis no longer suffers from respiratory crisis, but continues with the use of nasal pillows for oxygen application to high flows – a procedure called oxygen therapy, one Technique that provides oxygen to patients who cannot capture the necessary amount naturally. According to Vatican News, other clinical examinations are underway.

According to doctors, still in the bulletin, Francisco does not need help by some breathing device, he is getting walk from short distances with the difficulty breathing and a previous problem in your knee, continues to get up frequently, working of an armchair and there is no frame with any widespread infection, it has “enjoy” and is eating regularly. The Pontiff asked doctors not to hide any public information that knows the danger of their situation.

Francisco's picture can change every day, but he continues to respond positively to treatments.

Francisco still jokes that there are no photos during his time in the hospital because “We don't want a picture of the pijama Pope”, Your speech is present with the newsletter information.

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During a “prolonged respiratory crisis similar to asthma ”, On Saturday (22/02), the pontiff needed a transfusion of two blood units.

Still on Sunday (23/02), the Pontiff thanked the prayers for his health. “For my part, I am still confident in the Gemelli Polyclinic, performing the necessary treatments and also rest is part of therapy!” He said, thanking the health professionals who work at the hospital, emphasizing their dedication to their services to their services to patients.

The text was released by the Holy See Press Room. It is noteworthy that this was the second Sunday that Pope Francis did not participate in the traditional prayer of Angelus, with the Mass led by Archbishop Rino Fisichella.

The Pope also brought a special thanks for the demonstrations of affection from children. “These days I received many messages of affection and was particularly touched by the children's letters and drawings. He still thanks the prayers of comfort and proximity received around the world. “I all trust Mary's intercession and I ask them to pray for me. ” Francisco concludes in his thanks.

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During his treatment, Francisco remains informed by reading newspapers, manages to move inside his room in the hospital and continues with some administrative tasks while all public commitments were canceled.

Due to information from the medical team, Pope Francis, even without risk of death, is considered a fragile patient by advanced age and is still in any way in a risk situation. With counseling, Francis will remain hospitalized at least another week.

Highlight Photo: Papa Francisco in Mass (Photo: Reproduction/Time/Tiziana Fabi/AFP)