Overview
- Doctors reported no hiccup crises since last night and said an endoscopy this morning showed esophagitis and gastritis, with the discharge forecast maintained for Thursday.
- The team has used repeated phrenic nerve blocks—right side on Dec. 27, left on Dec. 29, and a bilateral reinforcement on Dec. 30—to try to control persistent hiccups.
- Supportive care continues with nighttime CPAP for sleep apnea, respiratory physiotherapy, and thrombosis prevention, and hypertensive spikes during procedures were controlled with intravenous medication.
- Clinicians acknowledged the nerve blocks did not fully stop the hiccups and said ongoing management will rely on medication and close monitoring.
- After medical clearance, transfer timing back to the Federal Police facility will follow judicial and police arrangements, as he remains incarcerated under STF authorization for the hospital stay.