Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis
The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.
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The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/23/pope-francis-in-critical-condition-after-long-respiratory-crisis
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00:00The Vatican says Pope Francis was in critical condition on Saturday after he suffered a
00:07prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis.
00:11It's the first time the word critical was used by the Vatican to describe the Pope's
00:15condition since his hospitalization.
00:19Francis required the administration of high flows of oxygen, in addition to blood transfusions,
00:24after his blood tests revealed that he had a condition associated with anemia.
00:30Doctors treating the Pope warned that his condition may deteriorate further, adding
00:34that he could potentially develop sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can
00:39lead to organ failure or death.
00:43Francis was rushed to hospital on the 14th of February after a week-long bout with bronchitis
00:48worsened.
00:49The pontiff has chronic lung disease and is prone to bronchitis during the winter season.