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I had the opportunity to visit Ospedala di Circolo E Fondazione Macchi in Varese, Italy, for my ESAIC exchange programme (pic. 1-2). Focus was on trauma critical care, including neurotrauma, and cardiosurgical anaesthesiology with associated cardiac intensive care. Furthermore, at the end of the exchange, I also had some time to acquaint myself with the […]

In the midst of global challenges and personal adversity, my journey with the European Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) Trainee Exchange Programme at Amsterdam University Medical Center became a beacon of professional development and resilience. The experience, which unfolded from 24 September to 22 October 2023, not only enriched my understanding of pain […]

At the end of my residency, content but exhausted after passing my exams between Covid-19 shifts, with no clear future perspectives, I seized the so much more optimistic opportunity offered by the ESAIC to deepen my knowledge in an area of interest of my choice, during a 3-month Trainee Exchange Programme. I was thankfully chosen, […]

“Please mind the gap [between the train and the platform]” was one of the first things I heard after I landed in London at the beginning of March. At the time, it seemed quite fitting for my situation. After all, I had just temporarily left Bucharest and my family to spend three months at Barts […]

Dr Rupa Bai Furdoonji stands as a pioneering figure in the field of anaesthesiology, being the first female anaesthesiologist to specialise in Chloroform anaesthesia back in 1891. As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, it’s heartening to witness the growing presence of female anaesthesiologists in the operating room. We engage the future with […]

The prevailing view regarding the discovery of modern anaesthesia primarily focuses on the groundbreaking ether anaesthesia performed by William T.G. Morton (1819-1868) on October 16, 1846, in Boston. In honour of this event, the lecture hall at the Massachusetts General Hospital is also called the “Ether Dome,” where Morton’s memorable demonstration took place, turning it […]

The world is on the brink of a climate catastrophe, with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report stating that we have less than 10 years to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid global warming beyond 1.5C. Everyone across all sectors has a role to play in avoiding this disaster, and the […]

Climate change has emerged as one of the defining challenges of our time, impacting every facet of our lives. It is imperative that every sector, including healthcare, contributes to reducing its carbon footprint. A recent study revealed that clinical practice accounts for a significant 4.7% of European greenhouse gas emissions, with the European Union ranking […]

Interview with Prof. Nicola Disma on addressing challenges and enhancing care for neonates and infants Could you share insights into the key motivations behind the ESAIC and BJA joining forces to develop these guidelines?  Over the past few years, we have conducted two Clinical Trial Networks named APRICOT and NECTARINE, both funded by the ESAIC. […]