ESAIC Podcast series on anaesthesia & intensive care

Host: Prof. Jens Meier (Austria)Speaker: Dr Tina Tomić Mahečić (Croatia)In this episode of the ESAIC Podcast, our experts explore the complexities of thrombocytopenia beyond clinical guidelines. They discuss why platelet counts alone can be misleading, the impact of severe anaemia on haemostasis, and the risks of platelet transfusion in conditions such as TTP and HIT. A valuable listen for clinicians seeking a more nuanced approach to platelet management.

#Value-based HealthcareThe 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. You would not run a marathon without any training, would you?As Dr McKinlay explains, the same logic applies to the patient anticipating surgery. Hence, the importance of implementing preoperative pathways that aptly prepare, especially frailer, patients. Alongside, Dr Sonya McKinlay and Prof. Joana Berger-Estilita, Prof. Mark Coburn discusses the national differences and avenues for improvement in the design of preoperative care.Supported by Medtronic

Host: Dr Paul McConnell Speaker: Dr Mia Gisselbaek When a child’s welfare is at stake, emotions tend to run high and conflict may easily arise. In this episode, Dr Paul McConnell discusses with Dr Mia Gisselbaek the ethical and practical dilemmas that you may face when you disagree with your patient’s caretaker. From identifying the key warning signs of tensions to practical tips to diffuse misunderstandings, this episode prepares you to face challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.

#ConnectivityThe 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. Innovation is happening fast. Too fast?What to do when technology allows us more than we can handle? How to keep all the [technical and human] moving parts connected? Prof. Barak Cohen addresses the promises and challenges of increased connectivity with Dr Eva Rivas Ferreira, Prof. Tom Melvin, and Mr. Pau Imaz Boada.

#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.

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?

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

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.

🎙️Prof. Wolfgang Buhre and Dr. Carolina Romero Garcia share perspectives on mentorship, leadership, and the importance of evidence-based guidelines in perioperative medicine, in conversation with TopMedTalk’s Desiree Chappell and Kate Leslie. This discussion explores why a European perioperative database could be essential for the future.

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.

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”.

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”.