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The ESAIC is dedicated to supporting professionals in anaesthesiology and intensive care by serving as the hub for development and dissemination of valuable educational, scientific, research, and networking resources.


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Congresses

The ESAIC hosts the Euroanaesthesia and Focus Meeting congresses that serve as platforms for cutting-edge science and innovation in the field. These events bring together experts, foster networking, and facilitate knowledge exchange in anaesthesiology, intensive care, pain management, and perioperative medicine. Euroanaesthesia is one of the world’s largest and most influential scientific congresses for anaesthesia professionals. Held annually throughout Europe, our congress is a contemporary event geared towards education, knowledge exchange and innovation in anaesthesia, intensive care, pain and perioperative medicine, as well as a platform for immense international visibility for scientific research.


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Professional Growth

The ESAIC's mission is to foster and provide exceptional training and educational opportunities. The ESAIC ensures the provision of robust and standardised examination and certification systems to support the professional development of anaesthesiologists and to ensure outstanding future doctors in the field of anaesthesiology and intensive care.


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Research

The ESAIC aims to advance patient outcomes and contribute to the progress of anaesthesiology and intensive care evidence-based practice through research. The ESAIC Clinical Trial Network (CTN), the Academic Contract Research Organisation (A-CRO), the Research Groups and Grants all contribute to the knowledge and clinical advances in the peri-operative setting.


Learn more about the ESAIC Clinical Trial Network (CTN) and the associated studies.

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EU Projects

The ESAIC is actively involved as a consortium member in numerous EU funded projects. Together with healthcare leaders and practitioners, the ESAIC's involvement as an EU project partner is another way that it is improving patient outcomes and ensuring the best care for every patient.


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Sustainability

To ESAIC is committed to implementing the Glasgow Declaration and drive initiatives towards greater environmental sustainability across anaesthesiology and intensive care in Europe.


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Partnerships

The ESAIC works in collaboration with industry, national societies, and specialist societies to promote advancements in anaesthesia and intensive care. The Industry Partnership offers visibility and engagement opportunities for industry participants with ESAIC members, facilitating understanding of specific needs in anaesthesiology and in intensive care. This partnership provides resources for education and avenues for collaborative projects enhancing science, education, and patient safety. The Specialist Societies contribute to high-quality educational opportunities for European anaesthesiologists and intensivists, fostering discussion and sharing, while the National Societies, through NASC, maintain standards, promote events and courses, and facilitate connections. All partnerships collectively drive dialogue, learning, and growth in the anaesthesiology and intensive care sector.


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Guidelines

Guidelines play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals. Within the fields of anaesthesia and intensive care, guidelines are instrumental in standardizing clinical practices and enhancing patient outcomes. For many years, the ESAIC has served as a pivotal platform for facilitating continuous advancements, improving care standards and harmonising clinical management practices across Europe.


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Publications

With over 40 years of publication history, the EJA (European Journal of Anaesthesiology) has established itself as a highly respected and influential journal in its field. It covers a wide range of topics related to anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine, including perioperative medicine, pain management, critical care, resuscitation, and patient safety.


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Membership

Becoming a member of ESAIC implies becoming a part of a vibrant community of nearly 8,000 professionals who exchange best practices and stay updated on the latest developments in anaesthesiology, intensive care and perioperative medicine. ESAIC membership equips you with the tools and resources necessary to enhance your daily professional routine, nurture your career growth, and play an active role in advancing anaesthesiology, intensive care and perioperative medicine.


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24 May 2024
Congress Newsletter 2024

Industry Symposia at EA24 – Day 1 

Day 1 Saturday, 25 May At Euroanaesthesia 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to engage deeply with advanced topics through a range of industry-led symposia. On The first day, Edwards Lifesciences will highlight the intersection of AI and clinical practice, particularly in enhancing fluid management strategies to improve patient outcomes during surgery. Fisher & Paykel’s […]
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24 May 2024
Congress Newsletter 2024

The Science Behind the Art of Decision-Making in Critical Care

Insights from Dr Metaxa’s Prof. Ibsen Lecture In her Prof. Ibsen Lecture on ‘The Art of Decision-Making in Medicine,’ Dr Metaxa delves into the intricate and often misunderstood process of decision-making in critical care settings. Drawing from her extensive experience in critical care, medical ethics, and palliative care, Dr Metaxa challenges the conventional notion of […]
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24 May 2024
Congress Newsletter 2024

A Welcome Note to EA24 from the ESAIC President, Prof. Wolfgang Buhre

The power of connection: Transforming perioperative healthcare together Euroanaesthesia 2024 is upon us, bringing many opportunities to delve deeper into the rapidly evolving world of anaesthesiology and intensive care. This year, Munich hosts the premier European event, where experts and professionals from across the globe gather to share knowledge, discuss innovations, and forge ahead with […]
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24 May 2024
Congress Newsletter 2024

More standardised – and more individualised: How AI-guided decision support can enhance goal-directed fluid therapy 

How do we tailor intraoperative fluid therapy to optimise haemodynamics for each patient, while providing this individualised care in a standardised way? These questions lie at the heart of goal-directed therapy (GDT), a strategy recognised as best practice for high-risk surgical patients, but currently underutilised due to implementation difficulties.1 Recent work to address these difficulties […]
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26 March 2024
ESAIC News

Interview with Iulia Crisan, New Chair of the ESAIC Trainees Committee

Congratulations on your appointment as the new Chair of the ESAIC Trainees Committee, Iulia. As you step into this role, we would like to know more about your journey thus far. Could you share your background in anaesthesiology and your involvement with ESAIC? Thank you! As for me, my journey has taken me from the […]
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26 March 2024
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How representation shapes aspiring trainee anaesthesiologists

Edoardo De Robertis, the ESAIC immediate past President, has always highlighted trainees’ indispensable contributions to the Society. He emphasises the importance of their involvement in the Society’s structure, particularly in committees where decisions are made. According to De Robertis, it’s not simply about giving trainees a seat at the table; it’s about ensuring their perspectives […]
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26 March 2024
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The ESAIC Mentorship Programme: not a Sci-Fi movie

Once upon a time, in a bustling European city, there was a young and ambitious professional named Anna who was determined to make a name for herself in the competitive world of anaesthesia, intensive care, and perioperative medicine. She knew that to succeed, she needed guidance and support from someone who had already walked the […]
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26 March 2024
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Facebook vs Textbook scrolling sprinkled with education

Can social media benefit our knowledge and enhance education? Is a 60-second video enough to deliver knowledge to a healthcare professional? Can scrolling help our studying sessions, or is it just another trick from our instant gratification monkey that lures us away from the textbook? Questions like these arise when considering the valuable time we […]
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26 March 2024
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Advancing workplace equality

In the realm of healthcare, gender disparities persist as a formidable challenge, particularly within specialities such as anaesthesiology and intensive care. Despite advancements in gender equality efforts, women continue to encounter barriers to career advancement, wage gaps, and instances of disparities in medical workplaces worldwide. Addressing these issues is paramount for ensuring the quality and […]
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