ESAIC Podcast on Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

#Artifical Intelligence The Innovation Village at Euroanaesthesia 2025 hosted a series of riveting discussions about the fast-evolving technologies and practices in the fields of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. Once again, it was a meeting space for healthcare professionals, Industry partners, and delegates to discuss this year's topics: Sustainability, AI & Connectivity, and Value-based Healthcare. Are the clinicians of tomorrow computer scientists? Behind this cheeky question, lies a number of other, much more practical ones, regarding the integration of AI in the clinical field. Explore these questions alongside Prof. Elena G. Bignami, Kai van Amsterdam, Dr Frédéric Michard, and Andreas Schabbach. 

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 the ICU.Supported by Nihon Kohden

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 a potential for systemic changes. How do Europe and the United States of America differ in their approach to the use of such data to improve outcome? 

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 more about the necessity of haemodynamic monitoring.  Supported by Nihon Kohden

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 Lamperti presents an overview of the ESAIC guidelines for procedural sedation and analgesia in adults, published in 2018, in anticipation of their upcoming update. Join them and find out more. Supported by Medtronic 

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 by Nihon Kohden

Dr. Markus Klimek and Dr. Joana Berger-Estilita join TopMedTalk at Euroanaesthesia 2024 to discuss education in anaesthesiology, including the latest ESICM perioperative intensive care e-course. Hosted by Desiree Chappell and Kate Leslie, this episode explores new methods of training and widening access to critical knowledge in anaesthesiology and intensive care.

How does Euroanaesthesia make a lasting impact in the field of anesthesiology? Prof. Michel Struys, Chair of the ESAIC Scientific Committee, discusses how Euroanaesthesia shapes the future of anaesthesiology with TopMedTalk's Desiree Chappell and Kate Leslie. Listen in to hear insights into topic selection, training approaches, and how this event achieves real impact in the field.

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 Kollmann Camaiora, in an in-depth discussion with Dr Nicolas Brogly and learn more on this significant topic.

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 in their discussion and get informed. Supported by Masimo

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 simple”.

Which is the first step to take when developing a new guideline? How the roadmap looks like? What are the key milestones along the way? How long does it usually takes for a guideline to get published? Join our host Prof. Peter Kranke, Past Chairperson of the ESAIC Guidelines Committee, in an in-depth discussion with Dr Carolina Romero, current Chairperson of the ESAIC Guidelines Committee and find out more on “How Guidelines are created”.

In this episode, our Host, Prof. Cesare Gregoretti will discuss with Dr Lorenzo Ball issues related to “One lung ventilation”. What makes one lung ventilation difficult? Which are the main indications for one lung ventilation in the operating room? How we achieve lung separation? Is there room for one lung ventilation in emergency setting in the ICU? Listen to this podcast and find out more on “One lung ventilation” and how to “keeping it simple”.

#connectivityThe innovation village, was inaugurated at Euroanaesthesia 2024, in Munich, as a space where ESAIC and Industry Partners connected, discussed and presented healthcare opportunities and challenges generated by innovation. This year, the focus was on three key areas of discussion: connectivity, sustainability, and neuroscience. Listen to the “Innovation Village Podcasts” and find out more.In this session, chaired by Dr Francisco Maio Matos, Prof. Kai Zacharowski, Mrs. Maria Bürger, and Mr. Michael Wilkening discuss on medical devices interoperability.

#neuroscienceThe innovation village, was inaugurated at Euroanaesthesia 2024, in Munich, as a space where ESAIC and Industry Partners connected, discussed and presented healthcare opportunities and challenges generated by innovation. This year, the focus was on three key areas of discussion: connectivity, sustainability, and neuroscience. Listen to the “Innovation Village Podcasts” and find out more.In this session chaired by Prof. Vincent Bonhomme, Prof. Gerhard Schneider, Dr Basil Matta, and Dr Erik Weber Jensen discuss on the power of new EEG parameters.

#sustainabilityThe innovation village, was inaugurated at Euroanaesthesia 2024, in Munich, as a space where ESAIC and Industry Partners connected, discussed and presented healthcare opportunities and challenges generated by innovation. This year, the focus was on three key areas of discussion: connectivity, sustainability, and neuroscience. Listen to the “Innovation Village Podcasts” and find out more.In this session, chaired by Dr Patricio González-Pizarro, Dr Nicolaas Hendrik Sperna Weiland, Dr Jane Muret, and Mrs. Stacey Orsat, discuss navigating climate challenges through sustainable practices in the ICU and OR.

#connectivityThe innovation village, was inaugurated at Euroanaesthesia 2024, in Munich, as a space where ESAIC and Industry Partners connected, discussed and presented healthcare opportunities and challenges generated by innovation. This year, the focus was on three key areas of discussion: connectivity, sustainability, and neuroscience. Listen to the “Innovation Village Podcasts” and find out more.In this session, chaired by Prof. Wolfgang Buhre, Prof. Thomas Scheeren, Mr. James Waterson, and Prof. Elena Giovanna Bignami discuss on combining human and artificial intelligence.

#connectivityThe innovation village, was inaugurated at Euroanaesthesia 2024, in Munich, as a space where ESAIC and Industry Partners connected, discussed and presented healthcare opportunities and challenges generated by innovation. This year, the focus was on three key areas of discussion: connectivity, sustainability, and neuroscience. Listen to the “Innovation Village Podcasts” and find out more.In this session, chaired by Prof. Bernd Saugel, Dr Marjolein Haveman, Mr. Pau Imaz Boada, and Mr. Sam Ajizian discuss on seamless integration in postoperative continuous vital sign monitoring.

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 that need to be taken towards their elimination. Join her in an insightful discussion on “Standing up to gender discrimination in anaesthesia” with our host, Dr Paul McConnell, and learn more.

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 intraoperative pain monitoring for all patients? Are the devices currently on the market known and used by professionals? In this episode our host Dr Roberta Monzani discuss with Dr Helmar Bornemann-Cimenti issues related to Intraoperative Pain Monitoring while highlighting the importance of pain management as an essential element in the medical health system and in patient care. Join them and learn more.Supported by Medtronic

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 on this significant topic.

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.Supported by ESPA

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, one of the biggest and most important topics in Anaesthesia, sustainability. Join them and get informed.

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, discuss challenging dogmas in ICU readmission with Ms. Jillian Hartin and Mr. John Welch, experts in the field. Join their discussion and learn more about the topic.

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 also a member of the ESA Nominations Committee.In this episode, our Host, Mr. Alex Rawlings discusses with Prof. Jennifer Hunter the highlights of her career in Anaesthesiology, along with her inspirations, motivations, and much more. Join them and discover more about this fascinating career.

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 out more about ESAIC's achieved goals and future resolutions.

What are the key causes of conflicts between patients, families, and health practitioners? Are there specific situations and times where conflicts are more likely to occur? What does the term “best interest” mean for patients, families, and practitioners alike? Do doctors need support to develop their skills in managing challenging conversations with patients and their families? Join our host, Dr Paul McConnell, in an in-depth discussion with Sarah Barclay, director and founder of the Medical Mediation Foundation, and find out more.

The Focus Meeting on Brain Health took place on 25 November 2023 within the context of the ESAIC Focus Track on Brain Health. The meeting aimed to enhance understanding of brain insult causes and prevention through keynote speeches from a diverse faculty. In this episode our host, Dr Igor Abramovich is discussing with Prof. Vincent Bonhomme on key learning points to takeaway from this inspiring event. Join them and get informed.This episode is supported by Masimo

There is an increasing issue with the wellbeing of anaesthetists and intensivists, which has been accelerated in the last few years due to the pandemic. In this episode our host Dr Alexandra Trinks will discuss with Dr Matthew Davies on the current state of art of wellbeing in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Listen now and get informed!

In this episode, our Host, Dr Daniela Godoroja-Diarto will talk about the obese patient, with Dr Michael Margarson, Prof. Tomasz Gaszyński and Prof. Luc De Baerdemaeker. Which are the most common causes of mortality among anaesthetised obese patients? How do we approach the obese patient, compared to the non-obese patient? Can pharmacodynamic monitoring be useful when dealing with obese-elderly patients? Listen to this podcast and find out more.Created in collaboration with ESPCOP.

Jamie Thomas King is an experienced actor in film, television and stage and a devoted student of yoga and meditation for more than twenty years. After the preventable death of his second son, Benjamin, Jamie's deep respect for self-care, spiritual guidance, and human connection propelled him into the world of patient safety advocacy and to share his family's tragic story for the greater good of healthcare. Jamie regularly teaches our Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass and will be there for the next edition in Madrid on 9 – 11 October. He was also a patient advocate at the joint ESAIC/multi-society EU Summit on Patient Safety in 2020.This podcast is part of our month-long focus on patient safety and follows the World Patient Safety Day theme:“Elevate the voice of patients!”"WHO calls on all stakeholders to take necessary action to ensure that patients are involved in policy formulation, are represented in governance structures, are engaged in co-designing safety strategies, and are active partners in their own care. This can only be achieved by providing platforms and opportunities for diverse patients, families, and communities to raise their voice, concerns, expectations and preferences to advance safety, patient centeredness, trustworthiness, and equity.”

It's been over 30 years since “To Err is Human” highlighted the scale of preventable harm in healthcare and so far change has been slow but it has been happening even though there is still a long way to go. What are the greatest obstacles to change? What dogma has been the most difficult to overcome? What have been the most notable advancements in the field? Join our host Alex Rawlings in an in depth discussion with Prof. Doris Østergaard and find out more.

For many decades the tenet that all children should be extubated awake had prevailed in paediatric anaesthesia. Nowadays, it is understood that the field is rather complex. In this episode, our Host, Dr Markus Stevens, will challenge the dogma of awake extubation in an in-depth discussion with Prof. Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg. Listen and find out more!

In this episode, our Host, Prof. Fabio Guarracino discuss with the winners of the Best Abstract Prize Competition which took place this June, in Glasgow, within the framework of Euroanaesthesia 2023. Listen to Dr. Paul Garcia (first prize), Dr Lada Lijovic (second prize) and Dr Simone Kagerbauer (third prize) talk about their presented abstracts and learn more on three highly interesting topics.

In recent decades, an association between intraoperative hypotension and adverse patient outcomes has become apparent. In this episode, our Host, Prof. Thomas Scheeren, from Edwards Lifesciences, Europe, will discuss with Prof. Bernd Saugel, lead investigator in EU-HyProtect registry, on Intraoperative hypotension when using Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) software during major non-cardiac surgery. Listen and get informed on all the latest developments in the field!This episode is supported by Edwards Lifesciences

In this episode, our Host Dr Roberta Monzani will discuss challenging dogmas in the management of chronic diseases in the perioperative period, with Dr Joana Berger-Estilita. How to better prepare the patient for the surgical period? How the type and length of the surgery impacts the preparation? What about dealing with the smoking patient? What is the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and an interdisciplinary communication in the field? Listen to this podcast and find out more.

What is a perioperative anaphylaxis? What drugs or allergens can cause anaphylaxis? What about anaphylaxis in children and in pregnancy? How can we recognize that we are facing an anaphylaxis? In this episode, our Host Prof. Daniela Ionescu will discuss with Prof. Paul Michel Mertes, on hot topics related to anaphylaxis in anaesthesia. Listen and get informed on all the latest developments in the field!

Sustainability, as a transversal concept, it's a hot topic in many domains of public and private life. Its environmental dimension is specifically relevant to the domain of Anaesthesiology, with the carbon footprint of clinical practice in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care alone accounting for roughly 5% of the European emissions of greenhouse gases. How is the concept of sustainability translated in practice regarding Anaesthesiology? Which key actions should be taken to minimize the professional ecological footprint in Anaesthesia and Intensive care? Join our host Prof. Jan Hendrickx, and speaker Dr Patricio González-Pizarro in their discussion and get informed.This episode is supported by Medtronic.

Every year, the “EDAIC Part 1” exam recruits around 3.000 candidates from about 90 countries worldwide. With the registrations for this year's exam currently open, this episode provides valuable insights into the structure of the exams, the topics covered and the marking system, among others. Join our host Dr Igor Abramovich and our speaker Dr Nicolas Brogly in their discussion on the “EDAIC Part 1” exam and learn more.

Which kind of resources can be classified as needing ethical allocation? Is expertise a resource? How availability of resources impacts practice in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia? Join our host Dr Paul McConnell and our speaker Dr Daniele Bryden in their discussion on ethical resource allocation, one of the key ethical issues in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.

In this episode, our Host Dr Igor Abramovich will discuss the 2022 update on European Training Requirements (ETR) with Dr Krešimir Oremuš, who is the Secretary of the European Board of Anaesthesiology (EBA). Listen and find out how knowledge and skills meet attitudes to build a future-proof anaesthesiologist in this new version!

In November 2022 the Peri-operative management of neuromuscular blockade Guidelines was published in the European Journal of Anaesthesiology.For this episode, our host Prof. Peter Kranke is interviewing Prof. Thomas Fuchs-Buder, Chairman of the Task Force leading this publication to inquire why such a Guideline is still necessary in 2022.What are the current barriers for practitioners to pick up the recent developments in pharmacology and monitoring into their practice? How do we implement the guidelines to maximise its impact? And finally, what are the main takeaways for the everyday busy clinician.Listen now to find out more!

Have you considered the planet during your practice as a doctor? Whose responsibility should it be to drive sustainability in the medical field?We have invited Ms Jeanette Englund (ZA), who is leading the global sustainability program in Aspen, to talk about Corporate Sustainability and Drug Choices. Find out, together with our host Dr Paul McConnell (UK), what the Industry does to uphold sustainability. Is there a risk of greenwashing? And how can the practitioner, on an individual level, practice responsible consumption?Listen now to find out more! This episode is supported by Aspen.

Join our Host Dr Isabell Pekrul (DE) and our Speaker, Prof. Marc Samama (FR), discussing the relevance of the prevention of Venous thromboembolic events (VTE).VTE is still a very serious and potentially fatal complication. Luckily VTE is preventable, but how do we select the most preventive treatment pathways in a perioperative setting?Listen to find out now!This episode is supported by Sintetica.

Is accessibility to medical care the same for all genders? Do family-oriented societies affect decision-making in regard to patients? Why is it important that women empower other women? Do women have gender bias as well? Join Prof. Vojislava Neskovic and Prof. Sheila Myatra in a conversation on Gender Equity and Diversity focusing on different cultural and social backgrounds.

Is it Futile to talk about Futility? The concept of medical futility has existed for millennia. While the dialogue and definitions surrounding this topic are useful, using the word 'futility' in the context of withdrawal or withholding treatment may be problematic. Learn more about this topic in our newly released episode with Host Dr Paul McConnell and Guest Dr Sonya Daniel, where they discuss why we should not only look into the 'medical best interest' of the patient but the 'best interests as a whole'.

Dogmas are everywhere in obstetric anaesthesia, perpetuated despite advances in science by anesthesiologists, parturients and other clinicians. Dogmas such as a belief that there is a minimum appropriate platelet level to perform epidural analgesia for labour safely may be difficult to change, but they can be challenged and updated through scientific advances and guidelines based upon the latest evidence, along with some common sense. Join Prof Carolyn Weiniger, Chair of the Obstetric Anaesthesiology Subcommittee of ESAIC and Director of Obstetric Anesthesia in the Department of Anesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Prof Emilia Guasch, Director of Obstetric Anesthesia in the Department of Anesthesia, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid Spain, WFSA Council Member and WFSA Obstetric Anesthesia Committee Member as we explore some perpetuating dogmas in obstetric anaesthesia and review evidence to help us make the best decisions for our patients in challenging circumstances.

Listen to a special episode where Prof. Edoardo De Robertis, President of the ESAIC, is interviewed. He shares with us why he became an anaesthesiologist, how he got involved with the ESAIC, the upcoming Euroanaesthesia Congress in Milan and his vision for the future.

Are you ready to change your practice and question some airway dogmas? What has changed with critical patients' intubation medications in 2022? Curious? Listen to this episode with Dr Massimiliano Sorbello and Dr Vincenzo Russotto, and discover what has changed so far and how our practice may change in the next months!This episode is supported by MSD.