The prime minister is sedated and on a respirator. One could say his condition is grave.

Sharon's present condition is serious, stable, and critical. There is no immediate threat to his life.

He is stable. All his signs are within normal limits but his condition is grave.

Any improvement in his condition won't be possible to determine until after the prime minister emerges from the coma.

As far as his current condition is concerned, his state is serious, stable... there is no immediate danger to the life of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.