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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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ESAIC News

The Spanish Ministry of Health and SEDAR endorse the ESAIC Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care

Madrid, 2 October 2024

The Spanish Ministry of Health and the Spanish Society of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation, and Pain Therapy (SEDAR) have officially endorsed the Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, a landmark initiative spearheaded by the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC). This declaration seeks to reduce the environmental impact of anaesthesiology and intensive care through sustainable practices, with a particular focus on reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare services.

Spain has now become the first country where the government has formally adopted the ESAIC Glasgow Declaration. This significant endorsement reflects Spain’s growing commitment to incorporating sustainability into healthcare systems, particularly in anaesthesiology and intensive care. The declaration calls for the implementation of sustainable practices while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in patient care.

The Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care includes key recommendations such as selecting anaesthetic agents with lower global warming potential, optimising energy use in operating theatres, adopting renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and addressing pharmaceutical pollution in wastewater.

Climate Change, Healthcare, and Public Health

The global healthcare sector is responsible for approximately 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, a significant contributor to the climate crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises climate change as a public health emergency, with projections suggesting that if left unaddressed, it could result in an additional 250,000 deaths per year between 2030 and 2050.

The Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care emphasises the pressing need to integrate sustainability into healthcare, urging hospitals and medical professionals to take responsibility for reducing their contribution to environmental degradation.

By endorsing the declaration, the Spanish Ministry of Health and SEDAR join a global movement to raise awareness among healthcare workers, patients, and policymakers about the importance of sustainable practices. This step is part of a broader mission to reduce emissions, minimise waste, and encourage a culture of environmental responsibility across Spain’s healthcare system.

For more information, visit the ESAIC Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care.

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