ESAIC Deminars

Expanding high-impact digital learning in 2025

The eLearning Committee of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) is further advancing its commitment to high-quality education with a new online initiative: the Deminars. Building on the success of the established ESAIC Webinars, Deminars offer an evolved, interactive learning experience. These live online sessions combine filmed DEMonstrations with the dynamic engagement of a webINAR, which inspired the name DEMINAR. 

What makes Deminars different from a regular Webinar is their strong focus on frontline clinical practice. Each session tackles a specific topic in anaesthesia or intensive care, delivering practical, focused, and up-to-date learning that clinicians can take straight back to the bedside. 

A key feature of the format is the use of filmed demonstrations and simulations that illustrate real-life cases and manoeuvres, alongside the essential interactive role of the audience. Deminars combine expert-led teaching with real-time participant engagement. Attendees are presented with a clinical case and asked to choose between different management options. After an online vote, the faculty reveals the most selected option and discusses its advantages and limitations, along with alternative strategies. In doing so, each Deminar walks through the decision or skills trees we all face in daily practice, using real cases to display and discuss different approaches and techniques. There is often no single right or wrong answer, and this format makes visible the rich diversity of practice in anaesthesia and intensive care across Europe and worldwide. 

Who should attend? 

ESAIC Deminars are ideal for: 

• Clinicians seeking flexible, high-value continuing education 
• Anaesthesiologists and intensivists 
• Trainees in anaesthesia and critical care 
• Nurses and allied health professionals 

Any learner with a myESAIC account can register for the live online session free of charge. Deminar replays are an exclusive benefit for ESAIC members. 

Proven impact and the next Deminar: Regional Blocks for Kids 

The ESAIC Deminars are already attracting global attention. The first two sessions, “ECMO: All you wanted to know and were afraid to ask” and “Lung Recruitment: How I Do It”, each drew more than 500 live participants from over 60 countries and achieved a 99% positive satisfaction rate. 

Building on this momentum, the upcoming Deminar “Regional Blocks for Kids”, scheduled for 16 December 2025 at 18:00 CET, will focus on paediatric regional anaesthesia. This field requires a dedicated understanding of anatomy, physiology, and safety considerations unique to children. The session, developed in collaboration with ESPA, will feature practical demonstrations, short videos, and interactive discussions to help clinicians decide when and how to apply regional blocks in paediatric practice. 

Looking ahead 

To improve patient outcomes in anaesthesia and intensive care, ESAIC continues to expand its digital education portfolio with contributions from international experts. Deminars will remain a cornerstone of accessible, high-impact learning in 2026, including a session on Difficult Airway Management, which promises an exciting year ahead for clinicians committed to lifelong learning and excellence in patient care. 

Stay tuned and visit the ESAIC Academy for updates and further details. 

Author: Yitzhak Brzezinski, Sinai Chair of ESAIC eLearning Committee Division of Anesthesiology & Critical Care & Pain, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre, Israel