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Congratulations on your chairpersonship, Prof. Berger-Estilita, and as you begin this new venture in 2024, we would like to ask you first about your experience as a medical doctor. Can you share your personal journey in the field of anaesthesiology and your connection with the ESAIC? What drives your passion for professional education, and how […]

Prof. Klimek, let us begin by extending our congratulations on your new chairpersonship. As you start this fresh chapter in 2024, we would like to discover more about your background in the field of medicine. Could you please tell us something about your personal path in the field of anaesthesiology and your journey at the […]

In a time of rapid change in medicine, clinicians working in the fields of anaesthesiology and intensive care are facing a series of challenges and promises heralded by technological and therapeutic advances. ESAIC’s Scientific Committee members have the lofty task of tracing roadmaps for a new healthcare landscape, one defined by the intersection between clinical […]

Dear Readers,  In the “Note from the ESAIC President” section, we are publishing a few words from Prof. Wolfgang Buhre, the new President of ESAIC. His appointment marks a pivotal moment as we embark on a transformative journey in 2024.   With deep gratitude for the trust and support of fellow council and board members, Prof. […]

Sadly, Dr Brigitta Brandner passed away on 19 July 2023 after several years of serious illness. True to her nature, she endured the illness with great optimism and stoicism. Nevertheless, she still found time for important research, clinical, and teaching projects. She worked for many years as a consultant at University College London Hospital (UCLH), […]

Dr Paul Murney and Dr Paul McConnell Informed Consent is a fundamental aspect of how we as doctors build trust and make the best decisions for our patients. To effectively practice medicine, we must endeavour to ensure patients have a say in their treatment and understand why we have chosen that specific path.  Informed consent […]

The PROtective VEntilation Network (PROVE Network), is a collaborative initiative supported by the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC). Its mission is to conduct impactful multicenter clinical studies in mechanical ventilation, exploring novel strategies to enhance patient care and safety in operating rooms (OR) and intensive care units (ICU) through rigorous research in […]

Prof. Benedikt Preckel Chair of the ESAIC Patient Safety and Quality Committee Safer Care to Save Lives  Together with healthcare leaders and practitioners, the ESAIC is dedicated to leading the way in patient safety and ensuring the best care for every patient. We have a core vision for our contribution towards Patient Safety: Healthcare that […]

Prof. Idit Matot Chair of the ESAIC Scientific Committee Prof. Basak Ceyda Have you ever wondered whether parents do/do not influence a physician’s decision to become a leader in her/his field?   The entire journey began when I had dinner with a group of Turkish female anesthesiologists, all in leadership positions (academic/administrative), and we discussed our […]