Pope Francis does not frequently use high-flow oxygen therapy. His hands are swelling seen in photos taken yesterday and released, and have already been improved.
Vatican News
On the evening of Monday, March 17th, the Holy See Press Office published the following medical updates on Pope Francis, who is in care at Gemelli Hospital in Rome:
The Pope’s condition is stable and there are slight improvements thanks to respiratory and exercise therapy.
He frequently uses nasal cancer and uses high-flow oxygen therapy, sometimes without oxygen therapy. At night he uses non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
The swelling of his hands can be seen in photos taken yesterday and released, due to a decrease in mobility, but has already improved today.
The Pope spent the day praying, resting, and doing some work.
The next medical news is scheduled for Wednesday. Tomorrow evening, the Press Office will provide journalists with some general updates as it is today.
