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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. […]

Education lies at the heart of ESAIC. As we welcome the year 2024, ESAIC continues its commitment to providing top-notch education opportunities for professionals in the field. This article explores the diverse range of education activities scheduled for ESAIC 2024 and why these activities are the core of our mission.   Education Calendar 2024  ESAIC 2024 […]

Munich, Germany – The Euroanaesthesia Congress is a highly anticipated event for anaesthesiologists and intensivists around the globe. The 2024 edition (#EA24) is set to take place in the bustling city of Munich, Germany, from May 25 to May 27, 2024. This conference has established itself as a major gathering for the medical community, and […]