Subdeacon Joe Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 http://abc7.com/news/george-hw-bush-moved-to-icu-barbara-bush-also-hospitalized/1708018/ Updated 7 mins ago HOUSTON --Former President George H.W. Bush was admitted to an intensive care unit on Wednesday, and his wife, Barbara, was hospitalized as a precaution, according to his spokesman.The former president was admitted to the ICU at Houston Methodist Hospital to "address an acute respiratory problem stemming from pneumonia," family spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement.McGrath said the former first lady was hospitalized as a precaution after experiencing fatigue and coughing."Doctors performed a procedure to protect and clear his airway that required sedation. President Bush is stable and resting comfortable in the ICU, where he will remain for observation," McGrath said in the statement.The 41st president was admitted to the hospital on Saturday for shortness of breath, McGrath said in an email to The Associated Press earlier Wednesday.McGrath said the 92-year-old was responding well to treatments. Updated 7 mins ago HOUSTON -- Former President George H.W. Bush was admitted to an intensive care unit on Wednesday, and his wife, Barbara, was hospitalized as a precaution, according to his spokesman. The former president was admitted to the ICU at Houston Methodist Hospital to "address an acute respiratory problem stemming from pneumonia," family spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement. McGrath said the former first lady was hospitalized as a precaution after experiencing fatigue and coughing. "Doctors performed a procedure to protect and clear his airway that required sedation. President Bush is stable and resting comfortable in the ICU, where he will remain for observation," McGrath said in the statement. The 41st president was admitted to the hospital on Saturday for shortness of breath, McGrath said in an email to The Associated Press earlier Wednesday. McGrath said the 92-year-old was responding well to treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Prayers up for the family. Respiratory ailments, especially at their age, can be very serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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