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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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13 January 2026
ESAIC News

MOPED Published: The largest descriptive study of the perioperative journey of people with diabetes across Europe

Study OverviewThe MOPED study, a landmark international project sponsored by ESAIC, has just been published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. This prospective observational study documented how people with diabetes are managed around the time of surgery across Europe and how these practices impact 30-day postoperative outcomes. The Numbers >6,000 patients • 89 hospitals […]
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28 November 2025
Newsletter 2025

ESAIC selects Albania to host the inaugural CONNECT Congress in 2026

Brussels, Belgium – The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (the ESAIC) is pleased to announce that Albania has been selected as the host country for the first edition of CONNECT, the ESAIC’s new collaborative congress model created to strengthen engagement with national societies across Europe. CONNECT is a compact two-day scientific event that […]
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28 November 2025
Newsletter 2025

The ESAIC LearnPath

A New Learning Experience Designed to Elevate Skills, Inspire Growth, and Shape the Future In May 2025, the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care launched LearnPath on EEG, a new on-demand eLearning platform. This opportunity is designed for medical professionals who want to understand the fundamentals, refresh their knowledge, or explore current topics in anaesthesia and intensive care in greater depth.  What is the ESAIC LearnPath?  The ESAIC LearnPath is an […]
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28 November 2025
Newsletter 2025

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 […]
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28 November 2025
Newsletter 2025

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 […]
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28 November 2025
Newsletter 2025

Reshaping the Train the Trainer Masterclass

A hybrid course for modern learners Teaching is a multifaceted competency that requires a blend of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Like any other clinical skill, it can be learned, practiced, and refined. For anaesthesiologists, mastering the art of teaching is essential—not only to share expertise but also to shape the next generation of safe and […]
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02 October 2025
ESAIC News

The 2025 EDAIC® Part I Examination

On Saturday, 13 September, candidates around the world sat the EDAIC® Part I Examination. The European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EDAIC®) tests essential knowledge in both basic sciences and clinical anaesthesia and intensive care. It is a key step for every specialist in training, as well as for qualified specialists wishing to demonstrate […]
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16 September 2025
Newsletter 2025

The Patient Safety Ambassadors Programme

Excellent Patient Safety training of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care for all health care workers Safer Care to Save Lives  Together with healthcare leaders and practitioners, the ESAIC is dedicated to leading the way in patient safety and ensuring the best care for every patient. Recently, together with delegates from the European […]
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16 September 2025
Newsletter 2025

The SAFEST project

How does it trigger patient safety? What is the SAFEST project?  The SAFEST calls for improving quality and patient SAFEty in surgical care through Standardisation and harmonisation of perioperative care in Europe. It arose in response to a critical need: the high incidence of surgical adverse events in Europe, affecting between 8% and 12% of […]
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