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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 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.

Euroanaesthesia 2026 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands Euroanaesthesia 2027 | Copenhagen, Denmark Euroanaesthesia 2028 | Vienna, Austria Euroanaesthesia 2029 | Barcelona, Spain CONNECT 2026 | Tirana, Albania

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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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European Leadership Programme (ELP) Fellowship of ESAIC (FESAIC) Mentorship Programme Exchange Programme (EP) Accreditation of Training in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ATAIC) CEEA

Upcoming education, training & exam events

EDAIC Part II 2026 – Istanbul

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What to expect from palliative care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – information for patients and families

15 Oct 2026

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Reducing risk at the sharp end: Medication Safety and Standardisation in the acute setting

20 Oct 2026

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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 Research Groups and Grants all contribute to the knowledge and clinical advances in the peri-operative setting.

Clinical Trial Network (CTN) ESAIC Research Services Research Groups Grants Research Project Endorsement Surveys

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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.

ESAIC Ambassador’s Programme on Patient Safety Essential Patient Safety Course (EPSC) Advanced Patient Safety Course (ASPC) Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass (PSQMC) Patient Safety for National Societies The Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety in Anaesthesiology Peer Review in Patient Safety for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (PRiPSAIC) Patient Safety Tools and Resources

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Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2026

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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.

The Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Read the Consensus Document on the EJA website

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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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Discover the all-in-one ESAIC Academy

The ESAIC Academy is your central hub for education in anaesthesiology and intensive care. Whether you want a quick refresher, structured training, or advanced courses, everything is now in one place – designed to make your learning simple, flexible, and accessible.

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Guidelines

ESAIC develops evidence-based clinical guidance to support healthcare professionals across perioperative medicine, pain management and critical care.
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Exams

ESAIC’s examinations and certifications validate knowledge, support professional development and strengthen standards in anaesthesiology and intensive care across Europe.
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ESAIC provides high-quality education and training that equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to enhance patient care.
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Through its CTN and Research Organisation Activities, ESAIC supports collaborative research that advances evidence-based practice and improves outcomes in anaesthesia and intensive care.
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The ESAIC provides continuing education and advances knowledge, leads the way in patient safety and more sustainable healthcare systems, helps to elevate the anaesthesiologist’s practice, and creates valuable and lasting connections with our global community. In doing this, the ESAIC contributes to the growth and innovation found in the field of anaesthesiology, intensive care, pain and perioperative medicine.

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ESAIC Academy

The Academy is your comprehensive resource for learning offering webinars, e-learning modules, courses, and quizzes, covering diverse topics within the field of anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine.

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17 September 2026

SAFEST concludes after four years

Turning European patient safety research into practice After four years of European collaboration, the SAFEST project has reached the end of its Horizon Europe funding period. It leaves an evidence-based foundation for safer perioperative care, supported by practical recommendations, measurement tools, patient resources and approaches to implementation. SAFEST stands for Improving quality and patient SAFEty […]
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17 September 2026

Learning together for safer care – the PRiPSAIC approach 

Patient safety improves when teams have time to examine how work is really done, learn from colleagues and translate that learning into practical change. The ESAIC’s PRiPSAIC project (Peer Review in Patient Safety in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care) was developed to support exactly this approach. Peer review visits are not a substitute for outcome measurement […]
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17 September 2026

Anesthesia Intelligence: Where Predictive Care Meets Human-Centered Innovation

This article was sponsored by Philips. How predictive monitoring, advanced technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration can create a safer, more personalized, and human-centered perioperative care ecosystem The future of perioperative care is no longer a distant vision. Across Europe and beyond, advances in artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, wireless monitoring, and digital health are transforming how […]
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ESAIC in numbers

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Reach

Professionals represented through the ESAIC network across Europe and beyond.

150000 Professionals
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Membership

A community spanning anaesthesiology and intensive care.

6003 Members
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National societies

National societies working together through the NASC.

43 National societies
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Volunteers

Medical specialists contributing their expertise through committees and subcommittees.

272 Volunteers
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Education

Professionals access webinars, online learning, Essentials, masterclasses, podcasts and more each year.

10000 Learners annually

Examinations

Professionals assessed through more than 96 certified examination centres.

6000 Candidates
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Congress

Euroanaesthesia brings the international community together for science, learning and innovation.

6500 EA Delegates
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Research

Institutions worldwide registered to ESAIC Clinical Trial Network observational studies.

500 Institutions
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Research Funding

Each year through ESAIC grants, ESAIC-BJA grants and Research Groups. More than

250000 awarded
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Research Groups

Leading experts collaborating across key areas of anaesthesiology and intensive care.

8 research groups
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Guidelines

New clinical guidance supporting harmonised practice and improved care.

32 published
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Publications

The EJA and EJAIC share research across anaesthesiology and intensive care.

2 scientific journals

Euroanaesthesia 2027

Euroanaesthesia stands as a premier global congress in anaesthesiology and intensive care, attracting experts from over 100 countries and featuring more than 130 exhibitors. It offers a dynamic platform to expand expertise, explore cutting-edge techniques, engage with updated guidelines, and foster international collaboration and networking.

Join us for Euroanaesthesia 2027, taking place from 24 May to 26 May 2027 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Euroanaesthesia 2028

Euroanaesthesia 2028 — details coming soon.

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Euroanaesthesia 2029

Euroanaesthesia 2029 — details coming soon.

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Euroanaesthesia 2030

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Euroanaesthesia 2031

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EJA Journal

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The European Journal of Anaesthesiology (EJA) publishes original work of high scientific quality. Preference is given to experimental work or clinical observation in man, and to laboratory work of clinical relevance.

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EJAIC Journal

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​The European Journal of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EJAIC) is an open source journal. The EJAIC publishes original work of high scientific quality in all areas of anaesthesia, intensive care, perioperative medicine, pain medicine, and critical emergency care.

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