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The ESAIC venous thromboembolism (VTE) guidelines provide a comprehensive and evidence-based framework for the prevention of VTE in clinical practice. These guidelines are pivotal for clinicians in improving patient outcomes by standardizing care protocols for VTE, which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). They will be published as a whole in the […]

Towards a European improvement in the management of failing epidural analgesia during labour Recent History of labour epidural analgesia.  Labour Epidural Analgesia (LEA) has been the gold standard for pain relief during delivery for several decades1. In the last years, advancements in the techniques and administration methods of LEA made delivery safer and more comfortable […]

An observational study of venous thromboprophylaxis practices in European Critical Care Units  Why is ThromboDay Important? If you’ve ever wondered how we proceed with the thromboprophylaxis for our critically ill patients, if we follow current guidelines, or where we could improve, the ThromboDay study will interest you. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of […]

A non-academic guide to journal safety The inflation of publications is a sign of the times in medicine like elsewhere. Like in other fields, medicine and sciences are facing a rapid growth of globally shared information, which some call an “infodemic.” This has become a virtual tsunami of data and advice, mixing trustworthy messages with […]

It is with the greatest sorrow that we have to announce the passing of Dr Juri Karjagin. Juri died in a car accident on July 8. The community of Estonian anesthesiologists and intensivists is in deep grief. Juri was a teacher for a whole generation of young anesthesiologists. He was an associate professor of anaesthesiology […]

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 […]