ESAIC Podcast series on anaesthesia and intensive care
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.
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Released Podcast Episodes
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11 June 2024
Standing up to gender discrimination in anaesthesia
Discrimination against women in the healthcare sector is a reality that many women have to deal with on a daily basis. In this episode, Dr Natalie Urwyler, starting from her own experience in the workplace, provides valuable insights on the reasons that cause such behaviours and the impact that those are having while highlighting steps […]
23 April 2024
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Intraoperative pain monitoring, myth or reality?
Studies have shown that monitoring and treating intraoperative nociceptive events can lead to less postoperative pain, making it a critical aspect of patient care during surgery. Still there is a difference in the perceived importance of anesthetic depth vs antinociception monitoring among anaesthetists. Which are the reasons behind this reality? Is it possible to guarantee […]
09 April 2024
Chronic postsurgical pain
How chronic post-surgical pain is being defined? How many patients suffer from chronic post-surgical pain after a surgery? Is it possible to prevent chronic post-surgical pain? What about neuropathic pain? Join our host, Prof. Ulrike Stamer, in an in-depth discussion with Prof. Patrice Forget and learn more about this significant topic.
26 March 2024
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The Known Unknowns: things we know that we do not know in paediatric perioperative care
Why is difficult to define relevant outcomes in Paediatric Anaesthesia research? Can adverse events be considered as relevant outcomes at all? In this episode, our host, Dr Nicola Groes Clausen, discusses with Prof. Laszlo Vutskits the relevant outcomes of Paediatric Anaesthesia and research. Join them in their enlightening discussion and get informed.
12 March 2024
Sustainability in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care: Linking local projects for national results
How the anaesthetic practice affects the environment? What are the ways through which changes in current practices can be instituted? What about the main barriers to change? How institutional changes can reach the grassroots level? In this episode, our host, Dr Paul McConnell, discusses with Dr Kenneth Barker, part of the Green Anaesthesia Scotland Group, […]
13 February 2024
The Friday midnight ICU readmission
What is the actual definition of the ICU readmission? Which are the rates and the main reasons behind readmissions of previously discharged patients? In this episode, our Host, Dr Yael Lichter, discusses challenging dogmas in ICU readmission with Ms. Jillian Hartin and Mr. John Welch, experts in the field. Join their discussion and learn more […]
06 February 2024
Captivating Careers – a conversation with Jennifer Hunter
Prof. Jennifer Hunter has a wealth of clinical and academic experience. Her long and eventful career has given her a rightful place as a leading figure in Anaesthesiology. She was the first woman to become Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Anaesthesia and Chair of the European Society of Anaesthesiology Scientific Programme Committee. She was […]
23 January 2024
What ESAIC can do for you – A recap of 2023 and our 2024 resolutions
What are the most important achievements ESAIC has realised over the past years? Which are the strategic projects ESAIC will be focusing on in the coming years? Join our host, Cathy Weynants, CEO of ESAIC, in an in-depth discussion with ESAIC President Prof. Wolfgang Buhre and ESAIC Past President, Prof. Edoardo De Robertis, and find […]






