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Thiago Medina Shows Slight Improvement as ICU Team Weighs Further Respiratory Intervention

The focus shifts to longer-term respiratory support following this week's decompensation.

Overview

  • Daniela Celis reported a slight improvement on Saturday and said the rest of the clinical parameters remain unchanged, with continued antibiotics and surgical wound care.
  • Medina remains in intensive care at the Hospital Mariano y Luciano de la Vega with a reserved prognosis after prior respiratory instability earlier in the week.
  • Clinicians held interdisciplinary reviews and are evaluating a potential tracheostomy to facilitate more autonomous breathing if progress allows.
  • Ámbito cited a new update that mentioned a hospital-acquired virus complicating his pulmonary condition, a claim other outlets have not independently confirmed.
  • Family members described small signs of response during visits, and supporters organized prayer gatherings that saw schedule changes and clarifications.