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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 […]

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), […]

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 protects patient’s autonomy and allows them to make their own decision free of coercion with all the necessary information provided.