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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.


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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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Patient Safety

The ESAIC aims to promote the professional role of anaesthesiologists and intensive care physicians and enhance perioperative patient outcomes by focusing on quality of care and patient safety strategies. The Society is committed to implementing the Helsinki Declaration and leading patient safety projects.


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Sustainability

The 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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Disclaimer

The ESAIC Examinations Committee is aware of certain initiatives claiming to be related to the EDAIC that are neither organised nor authorised by the ESAIC. We strongly recommend that you invest your time in the official ESAIC initiatives listed on the ESAIC website. ESAIC accepts no responsibility for the quality of any non-ESAIC courses.

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Podcasts

The ESAIC Podcast series covers all the aspects of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, aimed at different targets.

Podcasts are free to listen/download via the ESAIC website and made available via the various streaming websites.

You can also listen and subscribe to our podcast on popular streaming platforms.

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Released Podcast Episodes

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25 March 2025

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Industry Corner: Silent Seizures – The Role of EEG in ICU

Which are the potential applications of EEG in the Intensive Care Unit? What makes EEG valuable in a clinical setting? What information the EGG can give us, from a clinical perspective? Join our host Prof. Chiara Robba in an in-depth discussion with Prof. Mathias Gelderblom and find out more on the role of EEG in […]

11 March 2025

How electronic health records (EHRs) and digitalisation improve outcomes

Prof. Wolfgang Buhre engages in an exciting discussion with Dr. Warren Sandberg on the growing appeal of electronic health records in anaesthesiology and perioperative care. This podcast dives into the various applications of electronic data records in daily clinical practice, research, and the patient medical journey. From patient safety to department fundings, electronics records hold […]

11 February 2025

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Industry Corner: Advancing haemodynamics management – exploring the potential of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring

Advanced haemodynamic monitoring is much more than only a blood pressure measurement. Its applications can actually help professionals control and measure cardiac output function and blood flow. In this episode, Dr Miguel Tavares, and Mr Armin Grieb, are exploring the potential of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring. Join them in their insightful discussion and find out […]

14 January 2025

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Industry Corner: Sedation Standards for safer care

How we define procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA)? Which is the level of sedation we should provide to patient having procedural sedation? How we keep safety during the procedure? What is the role of monitoring in keeping a certain level of safety for the patient? In this episode, hosted by Prof. Thomas Fuchs-Buder, Prof. Massimo […]

10 December 2024

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Industry Corner: Early Intervention with Advanced Predictive Technology for High-Risk Patients Exploring Innovative Solutions

In today’s healthcare landscape, managing and presenting major adverse events poses significant challenges for healthcare professionals all over the world. In this episode, Prof. Michel Struys and Mr. Andreas Schabbach aim to explore advanced predictive technologies as a possible solution to this kind of challenge. Join them in their discussion and find out more. Supported […]

12 November 2024

My patient doesn´t want a neuraxial for a c-section: what do I do?

A caesarean section (c-section) is the most common surgical procedure in the world accounting for more than one fifth of all childbirth and if not contradicted, neuraxial anaesthesia is the “go” standard of care. However, what do we do if our patient does not want a neuraxial for a c-section? Join our host Dr Andrea […]

10 September 2024

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Review of the most relevant publications on haemodynamics

Are you keen in expanding your awareness on Haemodynamics? Do you want to get a glimpse into the latest research in the field? In this episode our host, Prof. Bernd Saugel, is reviewing, along with Prof. Jean-Luc Fellahi, a selection of relevant publications providing valuable insights on the latest knowledge in the field. Join them […]

13 August 2024

Fiberoptic intubation: keeping it simple

When and under which circumstances fiberoptic intubation should being performed? Are there any special techniques that can facilitate the procedure? What about patients consent on performing awake fiberoptic intubation? Join our host, Dr Andrey Varvinskiy, in an in-depth discussion with Prof. Ellen O’Sullivan, and find out more on fiberoptic intubation and how to “keeping it […]