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This year at Euronaesthesia 2024 in Munich, the ESAIC is hosting a National Village to represent National Societies that are part of the National Anaesthesiologists Societies Committee (NASC). The theme for this year is Patient Safety. The ESAIC announced yesterday the launch of its latest initiative: The ESAIC Safer Care to Save Lives (SCSL) Patient […]

In an extraordinary collaboration between Philips and the ESAIC, the SpaceBuzz project will take centre stage at Euroanaesthesia 2024 in Munich. This innovative initiative, rooted in the idea of inspiring the next generation to cherish our planet, aims to raise awareness about sustainability, with a particular focus on healthcare. Both organisations will share their sustainability […]

Should electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring become the standard of care for patients under anaesthesia?    For the past three decades, EEG recordings have been used to monitor changes in the electrical activity of the brain in patients undergoing general anaesthesia or sedation. While some experts have argued in favor of using EEG monitoring, particularly in vulnerable patients […]

When we talk about virtual reality (VR), most of us imagine adolescents immersed in the synthetic world of computer gaming. But what if physicians could use VR technologies to up their game in perioperative care?     The recent development of advanced VR tools has enabled surgeons to virtually explore a human brain before performing a procedure, […]

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 […]