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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr Crina Burlacu, Dr Amaury Govaerts, Dr Rachel Harvey and Dr Du Toit De Wet The SimLab has been a constant and popular education event during Euroanaesthesia since 2017. The ESAIC Simulation Committee coordinates it in collaboration with international Faculty with content and simulation expertise. The Faculty taking part in the Airway Management in Perioperative […]

Dr Kean Seng Cheah  Drug preparation & administration to the patient is the ‘bread & butter’ in anaesthesia practice. The complexity of this process, from drawing out medication from the ampoule into the syringe, checking, labelling and later from the syringe to the patient, has potential errors in various stages, so the human factor in […]

The primary mission of the eLearning committee is to enhance the educational experience of the ESAIC community by delivering top-notch, unbiased, and current medical education resources. At the heart of our responsibilities lies the ESAIC Academy, an online hub hosting a wealth of educational content, primarily webinars and E-modules. Our commitment to excellence is reflected […]

Barbara Kabon1, Joana Berger-Estilita2,3,4, Marko Zdravkovic5,6, Olivia Dow7 and Federico Bilotta8, on behalf of the NASC representatives of the ESAIC Becoming an anaesthetist is a demanding and challenging journey, marked by extensive study, hands-on training, and a profound commitment to ensuring patient well-being in high-pressure settings such as operating rooms and intensive care units. This […]

Dr Lesley Bromley  Member of the Train the Trainer Masterclass Committee For generations, it has been assumed that if you are a doctor, you can teach students, residents, and other healthcare professionals. After all, doctors have taught themselves over many years, so they must know how to do it! In reality, most doctors are in […]