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Fragile brain undergoing non-neurological surgeries The brain, even in the absence of direct neurological injury, remains highly vulnerable during non-neurological surgeries, particularly in elderly patients, those with cerebrovascular disease, or patients with pre-existing cognitive impairment. Anaesthetists play a crucial role in safeguarding cerebral integrity through careful monitoring, tailored anaesthetic techniques, and the prevention of perioperative […]

   Clinical trials provide the strongest evidence for improving patient care and health outcomes. However, they are limited by barriers including the high cost of patient recruitment, logistical issues, and ethical considerations. Recent innovations in clinical trial design have helped researchers make the most of available resources and streamline their investigations. Sunday’s panel discussion at […]

Anaesthesiologists are the guardians of brain health during surgical procedures, which trigger complex physiological and neurobiological changes that can lead to neurocognitive complications. When older adults enter the perioperative space, their care is further complicated by comorbidities, cognitive decline, and age-related physiological changes. “Caring for elderly and frail patients is not just a clinical task,” […]

A Call to Action for a More Inclusive Anaesthesiology Two decades since the founding of the ESAIC, this year’s Euroanaesthesia is more than an anniversary. It’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and to commit to where we need to go next. For over twenty years, ESAIC has shaped education, strengthened patient […]

In the perioperative space, risk comes with the territory. But as the surgical landscape is constantly being reshaped by technological advancements, clinicians have more tools than ever at their disposal for predicting surgical risk and preventing complications. Information shared at Euroanaesthesia 2025 will include practice-changing tips for improved risk stratification and postoperative care.   Risk assessment […]

Baxter to host a non-promotional symposium that challenges what we know about volatile anaesthetic gases, entitled “A Paradigm Shift: Let the Science Speak for Itself on Climate Impact of Volatile Anaesthesia” to be held on Monday 26 May at 12:30pm, at Room Faro, first floor @ Euroanaesthesia 2025. Baxter International Inc. is pleased to be […]

A Foundation for the Future As ESAIC marks 20 years since its founding, the occasion is not just one of celebration, but of reflection and renewal. These past two decades have shaped an organisation that is driven, resilient, and deeply connected to the needs of anaesthesia and intensive care professionals. Above all, they have laid […]

The missing link between anaesthesia and ICU The immediate postoperative period remains one of the most physiologically unstable phases of a patient’s surgical journey. The Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) plays a critical role in managing this transitional phase, where residual anaesthetic effects, airway compromise, haemodynamic fluctuations, and pain can create significant clinical risks. The […]

The Prof. Ibsen Lecture will follow directly after the Sir Robert Macintosh lecture. Continuing this year’s themes of innovation and AI, Prof. Andre Dekker, from Maastricht University Medical Center and Maastro Clinic in The Netherlands, will present on the topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for better healthcare.   In today’s operating theatres, anaesthetists must manage increasingly complex […]