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To monitor or not to monitor – that is the question at the center of the debate over quantitative neuromuscular monitoring, going on at Euroanaesthesia 2024.   Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) are used to improve airway management and facilitate intubation during general anaesthesia. However, results from large retrospective studies have revealed a link between the use […]

Following the impactful launch of the ESAIC Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at Euroanaesthesia 2023 in Glasgow, ESAIC has now finalised an ambitious 3-year Roadmap for Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. This strategic plan is a bold step towards a greener future, setting not just trends but also standards for […]

A new approach to palliative care in intensive care units  Welcome to the EPIC project’s introduction! EPIC, which stands for Enhancing Palliative Care in ICU, is an innovative initiative to transform palliative care in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across Europe. This project brings together leading institutions and experts to improve the quality of life for […]

An interview with Professor Crina Burlacu    The ESAIC Simulation Committee, a pivotal entity in European medical education, is now under the dynamic leadership of its new Chairperson, Prof. Crina Burlacu. In this interview, Prof. Burlacu shares her journey and vision for advancing simulation-based training. She emphasizes the vital role of collaborative initiatives, such as integrating […]

Day 2 Sunday, 26 May At Euroanaesthesia 2024, the second day promises a deep dive into critical advancements in anaesthesiology and perioperative medicine through a series of thought-provoking industry-led symposia. Cardinal Health will kick off the day with a comprehensive workshop on mechanical thromboprophylaxis, discussing its timing, methods, and underlying rationale to enhance patient safety […]

Over the past decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has progressively infiltrated the field of medicine, enabling physicians to increase the accuracy of screening and optimise therapies for various medical conditions. During the Euroanaesthesia 2024 congress, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the ways in which AI-driven technologies may assist anaesthesiologists and critical care […]

In the fast-evolving world of Anaesthesiology, where the only constant is change (and the occasional ringing of the pager), the ESAIC has charted a new course by creating Learning Tracks. This innovative approach, which took its first steps in 2023 with the Focus Track on the Brain, is steering away from traditional, static learning methods towards a […]

Head injuries represent a serious public health problem with devastating consequences, including death, disability, and long-term health issues that may affect every aspect of a person’s life. Understanding the monitoring and treatment principles of head trauma are essential to reducing mortality and disability resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI).   During a panel discussion at Euroanaesthesia […]

How often is surgery in young children safe? Participants may find out by attending the spotlight session focused on the management of paediatric patients on Monday, May 27, at Euroanaesthesia 2024.   Children under the age of 15 years make up nearly one-third of all patients who undergo general anaesthesia every year.1 Many of these patients […]