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The highly anticipated Best Abstract Prize Competition (BAPC) at Euroanaesthesia 2023 happened today at the Exhibition area of the Congress. The BAPC is set to showcase ground-breaking research and innovative findings in the field of anesthesiology. With a diverse range of abstract presentations, this competition promises to highlight the exceptional work of leading professionals and researchers. 1st  Winner: Intraoperative frontal electroencephalogram substitutes for age in a predictive model...

We were privileged to have the opportunity to interview with Prof. Prof. Sibylle Kietaibl, an esteemed professional whose involvement with the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) has significantly contributed to the advancement of the field, currecntly Head of the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care – Evangelical Hospital Vienna, Austria. Prof. Kietaibl’s journey with ESAIC has been fueled by a genuine passion for knowledge exchange and collaborat...

Dr Andrea Kollmann Camaiora (SE) Chair of the ESAIC eLearning Committee, Coordinator for obstetric anesthesia, Akademiska Sjukhuset, Uppsala, Sweden Your extensive involvement as both a member and chair of an ESAIC committee showcases a remarkable journey. What motivated you to actively engage with ESAIC, and how has your experience shaped your personal and professional growth? My residency at La Paz University Hospital in Madrid, Spain, was a fortunate opportunity where I had the privilege...

Introduction With a remarkable history spanning over 40 years, the EJA has been at the forefront of publishing original research, review articles, guidelines,  editorials and case reports encompassing all facets of anaesthesiology and  intensive care medicine. As a peer-reviewed publication, the journal has served for over 40 years as a vital platform for the dissemination of new knowledge, ideas, and techniques within the field. The EJA has played a vital role in advancing, innovation, and c...

While 21st century anaesthesia has been one of medicine’s enormous success stories in terms of patient safety and allowing what was previously thought to be impossible surgery possible, it is now recognised that these achievements have not been without cost. Healthcare is, unfortunately, a significant contributor to pollution, with critical care facilities and anaesthesia being prominent sources. 1% of a country’s waste comes from its healthcare sector, with 20% of that waste coming from op...

This morning, during the inauguration of the Exhibition area at Euroanaesthesia 2023, right at the Dear Green Place, we signed the ESAIC Glasgow Declaration on Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. This momentous occasion marks a groundbreaking milestone in the history of healthcare and the ESAIC community!  The healthcare sector significantly contributes to global pollution and climate change. It is concerning to note that all types of pollution produced in hospital care, if not properly treated...

In the era of advanced medical and surgical procedures, involving the patient in the decision-making process has become an ethical imperative. But modern health care systems should go one step further, according to patient rights advocates like Nadine Montgomery, who delivered the Sir Robert Macintosh Lecture titled Informed Consent: The Pursuers Perspective today, during the opening ceremony. Not only should the receivers of medical care understand their options, benefits, and risks associated...

Close intraoperative monitoring of arterial pressure is a clinical priority, since profound hypotension during surgery raises the risk of multiple negative sequelae including myocardial injury, acute kidney injury, and death.1 A significant recent advance in this area has been the development of predictive haemodynamic monitoring software, which aims to predict hypotension such that it can be averted even before it occurs. Encouraging new evidence regarding this software has recently been publis...

A vision and roadmap to a safe and sustainable future in healthcare! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Glasgow United Kingdom – 2 June 2023   Introduction Climate change is a defining issue for our generation. It is now an ethical and practical imperative that we take action to prevent disaster. As clinicians and physicians, we have always practised the principle of “first do no harm!” yet we have limited this to the person in front of us. As healthcare providers, we now understand the importance...

Today, we lost Professor Paolo Pelosi, an esteemed figure in the field of anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine. On May 30, 2023, Professor Pelosi passed away, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional contributions to medical research, clinical practice, and education. His untimely departure is a great loss to the medical community worldwide. Born in Milan, Italy, in 1963, Professor Paolo Pelosi demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for medicine from an early age. He pursued his academic jour...