Pope Francis’s doctors considered allowing him to die
Pope francis recently faced a severe health crisis, leading his doctors to consider the possibility of allowing him to pass away due to his critical condition. Professor Sergio Alfieri, responsible for the pope’s care, revealed that after Francis experienced a bronchial spasm and inhaled vomit, the prognosis was dire. Medical professionals debated whether to continue aggressive treatment,which risked further organ damage,or to let nature take its course. Ultimately, influenced by a nurse’s insistence to “try everything,” they chose to pursue extensive treatment. The pope spent around 38 days hospitalized, battling bronchitis that progressed to pneumonia. His condition improved,and he made a public appearance on March 23 from a hospital balcony,signaling his recovery and gratitude to those who supported him during his illness.
Pope Francis’s doctors considered allowing him to die before unexpected recovery
The doctors who cared for Pope Francis during his life-threatening health battle over the past few weeks at one point thought there might be no choice but to let him die.
Professor Sergio Alfieri, the doctor in charge of caring for the pontiff after he was admitted to Gemelli hospital in Rome, told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera about the grim prognosis the pope faced in late February after he suffered a bronchial spasm and inhaled his own vomit.
“We had to choose whether to stop and let him go or force it and try with all the drugs and therapies possible, running the very high risk of damaging other organs. And in the end, we took this path,” Alfieri said.
Alfieri said it was a nurse who told him to exhaust all means to try to save the pope’s life: “Try everything, we won’t give up. That’s what we all thought, too. And no one gave up.”
Francis, 88, spent approximately 38 days in the hospital, battling bronchitis, which turned into a case of pneumonia in both lungs that gave way to further complications.
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The Holy See Press Office issued twice-daily health updates to keep the world abreast of his health, at times in surprising detail.
He made his first public appearance post-recovery on March 23 when he appeared on the balcony of Gemelli hospital in a wheelchair, giving a thumbs-up and addressing a crowd gathered to see him.
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