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A cross-sectional observational study (SUSTAIN-EUROPE)  Climate change poses an escalating threat to global health.1,2 In response to the climate crises, anaesthesiology societies worldwide are calling for urgent action to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical care.3-6 They recommend using regional and total intravenous anaesthesia where possible and sevoflurane with minimal fresh gas flow (FGF) settings […]

Why is ESAIC changing its guideline development methods?  Since the 1970s, alongside the development of numerous new drugs and medical interventions, it became increasingly clear that clinical decision-making should be grounded in empirical evidence of effectiveness rather than opinion or personal experience. With the emergence and widespread adoption of evidence synthesis methods, particularly those developed […]

The European Journal of Anaesthesiology (EJA) has officially achieved a 2024 Impact Factor (IF) of 6.8, marking a major milestone in its continued rise as a leading journal in the field. This is a significant increase from its 2023 Impact Factor of 4.2 and represents one of the highest year-on-year improvements in the journal’s history. This […]

Masimo becomes the first medical technology company to sign, joining forces with the ESAIC to lead sustainable change in healthcare The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) is pleased to share that Masimo has become the first medical technology company to sign the Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. The […]

(Enhancing Palliative Care in ICU) A New Approach to Palliative Care in Intensive Care Units EPIC stands for Enhancing Palliative Care in the ICU. The EPIC project aims to integrate palliative care into Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across Europe. The project brings together leading institutions from across Europe to improve the quality of life for […]

What is the most effective way to control bleeding in patients treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)? Are reversal agents recommended in every case? These are some of the questions driving the lightning talk on Tuesday afternoon at Euroanaesthesia 2025, where experts will provide a refresher course in the management of life-threatening DOAC-associated bleeding episodes […]

Is there a Winner?  What is the optimal threshold for initiating red blood cell transfusions in hospitalised patients and in those undergoing surgery? The debate is ongoing at Euroanaesthesia 2025, where experts will compare transfusion strategies and discuss which patients are likely to benefit from restrictive versus liberal transfusion approaches.    “Recent advancements in transfusion medicine […]

New challenges and frontiers Technological advances in cardiac anaesthesia and expanding roles for clinicians are rapidly reshaping the way we care for our most vulnerable patients. From navigating the challenges of working in the Cath lab to the intricate complexity of ECMO, today’s cardiac anaesthetist must adapt to an everevolving landscape.  In this special symposium, […]

Celebrating 20 Years of Progress and Growth In 2025, ESAIC proudly marks its 20th anniversary—a milestone that represents not only the passage of time, but the extraordinary evolution of the Society and the field it serves. To commemorate this occasion, ESAIC is delighted to announce the release of a special monograph, Celebrating 20 Years of […]