Massimo Girardis

Massimo Girardis is the head of the intensive care unit at the Policlinico di Modena, where he has overseen the treatment of numerous patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has extensive experience in managing respiratory illnesses, particularly in cases involving mixed infections of bacterial and viral pneumonia. Recently, he was in the news discussing the serious respiratory issues faced by Pope Francis, emphasizing the complexities of treating infections that arise from the combination of viruses and bacteria, especially in immunocompromised patients.