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Hospital Begins Steps to Wean Thiago Medina From Mechanical Ventilation

Officials report he is conscious with a favorable response under a reserved prognosis.

Overview

  • The Buenos Aires provincial health ministry said clinicians have started the first maneuvers to withdraw mechanical respiratory assistance at Hospital Mariano y Luciano de la Vega in Moreno.
  • The latest bulletin describes Medina as conscious and responsive, under intensive monitoring with respiratory kinesiotherapy and antibiotic coverage, with prognosis still reserved.
  • Relatives Daniela Celis and Camila Deniz reported better respiratory parameters, stable vitals without inotropic drugs, and coordinated care from surgery, intensive care, kinesiology and nutrition teams.
  • Medina has been in intensive care since a Sept. 12 motorcycle crash in Francisco Álvarez that required an emergency splenectomy and later rib reconstruction.
  • La Nación reported prosecutors are reviewing video captured before the collision as part of the investigation, including footage indicating higher speed and noting limited signage at the intersection.