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The ESAIC is dedicated to supporting professionals in anaesthesiology and intensive care by serving as the hub for development and dissemination of valuable educational, scientific, research, and networking resources.


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Congresses

The ESAIC hosts the Euroanaesthesia congresses that serve as platforms for cutting-edge science and innovation in the field. These events bring together experts, foster networking, and facilitate knowledge exchange in anaesthesiology, intensive care, pain management, and perioperative medicine. Euroanaesthesia is one of the world’s largest and most influential scientific congresses for anaesthesia professionals. Held annually throughout Europe, our congress is a contemporary event geared towards education, knowledge exchange and innovation in anaesthesia, intensive care, pain and perioperative medicine, as well as a platform for immense international visibility for scientific research.


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Professional Growth

The ESAIC's mission is to foster and provide exceptional training and educational opportunities. The ESAIC ensures the provision of robust and standardised examination and certification systems to support the professional development of anaesthesiologists and to ensure outstanding future doctors in the field of anaesthesiology and intensive care.


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Research

The ESAIC aims to advance patient outcomes and contribute to the progress of anaesthesiology and intensive care evidence-based practice through research. The ESAIC Clinical Trial Network (CTN), the Research Groups and Grants all contribute to the knowledge and clinical advances in the peri-operative setting.


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EU Projects

The ESAIC is actively involved as a consortium member in numerous EU funded projects. Together with healthcare leaders and practitioners, the ESAIC's involvement as an EU project partner is another way that it is improving patient outcomes and ensuring the best care for every patient.


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Sustainability

The ESAIC is committed to implementing the Glasgow Declaration and drive initiatives towards greater environmental sustainability across anaesthesiology and intensive care in Europe.


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Partnerships

The ESAIC works in collaboration with industry, national societies, and specialist societies to promote advancements in anaesthesia and intensive care. The Industry Partnership offers visibility and engagement opportunities for industry participants with ESAIC members, facilitating understanding of specific needs in anaesthesiology and in intensive care. This partnership provides resources for education and avenues for collaborative projects enhancing science, education, and patient safety. The Specialist Societies contribute to high-quality educational opportunities for European anaesthesiologists and intensivists, fostering discussion and sharing, while the National Societies, through NASC, maintain standards, promote events and courses, and facilitate connections. All partnerships collectively drive dialogue, learning, and growth in the anaesthesiology and intensive care sector.


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Guidelines

Guidelines play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals. Within the fields of anaesthesia and intensive care, guidelines are instrumental in standardizing clinical practices and enhancing patient outcomes. For many years, the ESAIC has served as a pivotal platform for facilitating continuous advancements, improving care standards and harmonising clinical management practices across Europe.


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Publications

With over 40 years of publication history, the EJA (European Journal of Anaesthesiology) has established itself as a highly respected and influential journal in its field. It covers a wide range of topics related to anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine, including perioperative medicine, pain management, critical care, resuscitation, and patient safety.


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Membership

Becoming a member of ESAIC implies becoming a part of a vibrant community of nearly 8,000 professionals who exchange best practices and stay updated on the latest developments in anaesthesiology, intensive care and perioperative medicine. ESAIC membership equips you with the tools and resources necessary to enhance your daily professional routine, nurture your career growth, and play an active role in advancing anaesthesiology, intensive care and perioperative medicine.


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Disclaimer

The ESAIC Examinations Committee is aware of certain initiatives claiming to be related to the EDAIC that are neither organised nor authorised by the ESAIC. We strongly recommend that you invest your time in the official ESAIC initiatives listed on the ESAIC website. ESAIC accepts no responsibility for the quality of any non-ESAIC courses.

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Introducing the new all-in-one ESAIC Academy

Your gateway to anaesthesiology and intensive care education 

Over the years, the ESAIC has demonstrated its ongoing investment in the continuing medical education and training of healthcare professionals, helping them grow at their own pace and plan their own paths through enriching, structured, and flexible learning experiences. 

The ESAIC is happy to announce the launch of the new all-in-one ESAIC Academy, a central hub for learning, discovery, and professional growth. With just a few clicks, learners can now access an extensive collection of online e-moduleswebinar replaysEuroanaesthesia session recordings, insightful podcasts, and quizzes — all tailored to their speciality, learning needs, and areas of interest. 

ESAIC Academy Hub

Explore. Learn. Grow. 

The all-in-one ESAIC Academy offers a rich spectrum of learning activities designed to support the education and career development of the ESAIC community. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, revisit a memorable Euroanaesthesia session, or explore new topics, everything is now easier to find than ever before. 

Dive into a treasure trove of captivating content and educational resources.  

The ESAIC has always been committed to providing comprehensive, engaging, and innovative educational resources to help clinicians across Europe maintain their clinical skills and improve standards in anaesthesiology and critical care. 

In particular, its on-demand resources include: 

  • LIVE Webinars (and their Replays) covering varied topics presented by open-minded presentations with stimulating discussions. 
  • Podcasts aim to reach professionals at different levels by sharing stories and experiences and offering tips to improve healthcare professionals’ well-being. 
  • TryMe Quizzes offer knowledge checks with instant feedback: an engaging tool to put your knowledge to the test. 
  • Guidelines O’Clock modules focus on ESAIC’s own clinical guidelines—short (~30-minute) modules with infographics and references. 
  • E-Modules present modular content with assessments.  
  • Essentials are curated collections of topic sessions that provide clear, practical learning paths.  
  • Hot Topics in Intensive Care is a lecture series addressing timely critical-care issues. 

Smart Search and Filters 

Finding the right educational content in the all-in-one Academy is simple. 

  • Search Bar: Type a keyword — for example, “lung” — and instantly discover all related materials. 
  • Filters: Refine your search by topic, activity type, or year. 
  • Remember that great cardiac arrest session from Euroanaesthesia 2024? Just set the filters to: 
  • Topic: Heart 
  • Activity Type: Euroanaesthesia 
  • Year: 2024 

Want to refresh your knowledge on Airway Management? Just tick the topic and start exploring!  

Not sure where to begin? Try selecting an activity type to discover your preferred learning experience. 

Quick Links and Upcoming Content 

Are you a regular listener of the ESAIC Podcast? Access the latest episodes instantly through the quick link. 

Looking ahead? Click on Upcoming to see what ESAIC has planned next (e.g., webinars) and stay up to date on new educational opportunities. 

Your Learning Journey Starts Here 

No matter where you are in your career, the all-in-one ESAIC Academy is designed to help you explore and master all the key topics that shape both anaesthesiology and intensive care specialities. 

Dive in now and unlock a world of educational experiences with ESAIC — your next discovery is just a click away! 

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