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We are delighted to announce that Prof. Idit Matot has been elected President of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC). She will assume her role as President-Elect on 1 January 2025 and will bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and leadership to the organisation.  Prof. Matot, a distinguished figure in the field […]

Advancements in surgical techniques and the availability of effective immunosuppressive medications have made life-saving organ transplantation a reality for thousands of individuals whose medical conditions lead to end-stage organ failure. Intensive care doctors and anesthetists, who play a key role in managing potential organ donors and streamlining the transplantation process, must navigate guidelines, institutional protocols, […]

Should we trust research? While there are no straightforward answers to this question, the research lecture held in memory of Professor Andreas Hoeft, MD at Euroanaesthesia 2024 places the ethical implications of human research under the microscope.   Studies designed to test new therapies have provided hope to millions of individuals living with medical conditions. Nevertheless, […]

Insights from Dr Matthieu Komorowski’s Sir Robert Macintosh Lecture In his Sir Robert Macintosh Lecture on ‘Is an anaesthesiologist required on board during mission to Mars?’ Dr Matthieu Komorowski will delve into answering this compelling question of whether an anaesthesiologist is essential for missions to Mars. He plans to guide the audience through a hypothetical […]

Day 1 Saturday, 25 May At Euroanaesthesia 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to engage deeply with advanced topics through a range of industry-led symposia. On The first day, Edwards Lifesciences will highlight the intersection of AI and clinical practice, particularly in enhancing fluid management strategies to improve patient outcomes during surgery. Fisher & Paykel’s […]

Insights from Dr Metaxa’s Prof. Ibsen Lecture In her Prof. Ibsen Lecture on ‘The Art of Decision-Making in Medicine,’ Dr Metaxa delves into the intricate and often misunderstood process of decision-making in critical care settings. Drawing from her extensive experience in critical care, medical ethics, and palliative care, Dr Metaxa challenges the conventional notion of […]

The power of connection: Transforming perioperative healthcare together Euroanaesthesia 2024 is upon us, bringing many opportunities to delve deeper into the rapidly evolving world of anaesthesiology and intensive care. This year, Munich hosts the premier European event, where experts and professionals from across the globe gather to share knowledge, discuss innovations, and forge ahead with […]

How do we tailor intraoperative fluid therapy to optimise haemodynamics for each patient, while providing this individualised care in a standardised way? These questions lie at the heart of goal-directed therapy (GDT), a strategy recognised as best practice for high-risk surgical patients, but currently underutilised due to implementation difficulties.1 Recent work to address these difficulties […]

Congratulations on your appointment as the new Chair of the ESAIC Trainees Committee, Iulia. As you step into this role, we would like to know more about your journey thus far. Could you share your background in anaesthesiology and your involvement with ESAIC? Thank you! As for me, my journey has taken me from the […]