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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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Patient Safety

The ESAIC aims to promote the professional role of anaesthesiologists and intensive care physicians and enhance perioperative patient outcomes by focusing on quality of care and patient safety strategies. The Society is committed to implementing the Helsinki Declaration and leading patient safety projects.


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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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26 March 2024
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How representation shapes aspiring trainee anaesthesiologists

Edoardo De Robertis, the ESAIC immediate past President, has always highlighted trainees’ indispensable contributions to the Society. He emphasises the importance of their involvement in the Society’s structure, particularly in committees where decisions are made. According to De Robertis, it’s not simply about giving trainees a seat at the table; it’s about ensuring their perspectives […]
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26 March 2024
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The ESAIC Mentorship Programme: not a Sci-Fi movie

Once upon a time, in a bustling European city, there was a young and ambitious professional named Anna who was determined to make a name for herself in the competitive world of anaesthesia, intensive care, and perioperative medicine. She knew that to succeed, she needed guidance and support from someone who had already walked the […]
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26 March 2024
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Facebook vs Textbook scrolling sprinkled with education

Can social media benefit our knowledge and enhance education? Is a 60-second video enough to deliver knowledge to a healthcare professional? Can scrolling help our studying sessions, or is it just another trick from our instant gratification monkey that lures us away from the textbook? Questions like these arise when considering the valuable time we […]
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26 March 2024
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Advancing workplace equality

In the realm of healthcare, gender disparities persist as a formidable challenge, particularly within specialities such as anaesthesiology and intensive care. Despite advancements in gender equality efforts, women continue to encounter barriers to career advancement, wage gaps, and instances of disparities in medical workplaces worldwide. Addressing these issues is paramount for ensuring the quality and […]
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26 March 2024
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The Remarkable Journey of Anaesthesiology Accreditation at LSMU 

In a remarkable achievement for medical education in the Baltic region, the Department of Anaesthesiology at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) has secured international accreditation for its Training in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ATAIC) programme. Formerly known as The Hospital Visiting and Training Accreditation Programme (HVTAP), this prestigious recognition by the European Society […]
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26 March 2024
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IntelliLung: An AI-based system for lung support in intensive care

The ESAIC has been a consortium member for six EU-funded projects, and its extensive network, combined with its diverse range of in-house services, means it successfully contributes to answering research questions at a European level. One of these projects is IntelliLung, which is funded by the Horizon Europe programme. The project started in 2022 and […]
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26 March 2024
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Barcelona – a city easy to adore

As a young specialist, it was a great pleasure to learn I could participate in the ESAIC Exchange Programme. Realising it would be in Barcelona was even better. When writing about this experience, it is simply impossible to talk only about the medical part of it. Barcelona is a city so easy to adore. Although […]
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26 March 2024
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Leading Research Initiatives in Anaesthesiology: An Interview with Prof. Coburn

First and foremost, congratulations on your chairmanship, Prof. Coburn. As you embark on this new journey in 2024, we’re interested in learning more about your background as a medical practitioner. Can you share with us your personal journey as an anaesthesiologist and your involvement with the ESAIC? How have your experiences shaped your perspective on […]
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26 March 2024
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Expanding Horizons: My Journey at Hospital del Mar

Almost three years of waiting for a three-month internship – worth it! The pandemic and long-winded administration process in the Spanish Ministry of Health made me almost lose hope in attending the traineeship the ESAIC TEP committee granted me in 2020/21. But it all worked out at the last minute, and I got to go […]
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