ESAIC Podcast series on anaesthesia & intensive care

Episodios

• Optimising the elderly patient's perioperative journey: Shared Decision Making 16.06.2026 26m

  Host: Dr Cynthia Olotu (Germany)Speaker: Dr Mark Neuman (USA) Is Shared Decision Making (SDM) applicable in the field of anaesthesiology? In this episode, Dr Mark Neuman discusses, with Dr Cynthia Olotu, the many ways that SDM can be implemented in the anaesthesiologist’s daily practice. They detail how to productively involve your patient and frame these conversations. SDM is not about diluting responsibility but, on the contrary, about strengthening decisions through expanded understanding. Shared Decision Making tool:https://www.myanesthesiachoice.com/
• Review of current literature on video laryngoscopy for double-lumen tube (DLT) insertion 26.05.2026 22m

  Host: Prof. Nuzhet Mert Şentürk (Turkey)Speaker: Prof. Massimiliano Sorbello (Italy)Double-lumen tube insertion is a notoriously challenging procedure. Could a video laryngoscope be the solution to all of the anaesthesiologist’s problems? In this episode, Prof. Massimiliano Sorbello reviews, with Prof. Mert Şentürk, the conclusions of the latest study on the topics (DOLVI trial). If video laryngoscopes are a viable option for DLT insertion, what are the evidence and the limitations? Catch a glimpse of the future of thoracic anaesthesiology. DOLVI Trial: http://bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00207-2/abstract
• What guidelines do not tell you about thrombocytopenia? 07.04.2026 20m

  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.
• Challenging Dogmas: What defines a job well-done? 03.02.2026 26m

  Host: Dr Paul McConnellSpeaker: Prof. Gernot Marx In this episode of Challenging Dogmas, our experts question traditional measures of success, explore patient-centred outcomes beyond mortality, and reflect on the roles of technology, data, and institutions in moving towards more holistic perioperative care. 
• EA25 Innovation Village Sessions: Fail to prepare; prepare to fail. How can we improve our preoperative pathways? (UPDATED) 02.12.2025 41m

  #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
• Shaping the Future of Haemodynamic Management 04.11.2025 27m

  Host: Dr Sarah Saxena Speaker: Prof. Michael GrocottAs a fundamental aspect of the practice of anaesthesiology, haemodynamic monitoring is both routine and often elusive. Prof. Grocott has long been fascinated by this complex intervention. In this episode, he reflects, with Host Dr. Saxena, on the evolution of blood flow monitoring and how new technology might radically change how we manage haemodynamics in the OR.Supported by:Sintetica, BD and Medtronic
• When Parents and Medical Teams Disagree 07.10.2025 28m

  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.
• Exploring Gender-specific Outcomes in Anaesthesia 09.09.2025 31m

  Sex and Gender are still under-considered parameters in the field of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. This episode brings together two DEI thought-leaders: Prof. Francesca Rubulotta is joined by Prof. Daniela Filipescu for an eye-opening discussion on the vital importance of inclusivity. Discover how factoring in Sex and Gender at all levels of perioperative care can improve non only patient outcome but team efficiency.
• EA25 Innovation Village Sessions: Monitoring beyond borders: the technical and personal infrastructure requirements. 08.07.2025 42m

  #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.
• EA25 Innovation Village Sessions: Adapting to a changing world in Intensive Care and Perioperative Medicine: the three most important challenges 24.06.2025 53m

  #Sustainability 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. Two years after the signing of the Glasgow Declaration, what are the major challenges faced by healthcare practitioners in the implementation of its four pillars for Sustainability? Dr Nicolaas H. Sperna Weiland, Chair of the ESAIC Sustainability Committee, tackles this question with Dr Jane Muret, Dr Patricio González-Pizarro, and Dr Basil Matta.
• EA25 Innovation Village Sessions: Overpromise, underdeliver: Is AI ready for us in clinical practice yet? 10.06.2025 1h 3m

  #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. 
• Industry Corner: Silent Seizures - The Role of EEG in ICU 25.03.2025 20m

  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
• How electronic health records (EHRs) and digitalisation improve outcomes 11.03.2025 25m

  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? 
• Industry Corner: Advancing hemodynamics management - exploring the potential of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring 11.02.2025 25m

  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
• Industry Corner: Sedation Standards for safer care 14.01.2025 29m

  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 
• Industry Corner: Early Intervention with Advanced Predictive Technology for High-Risk Patients Exploring Innovative Solutions 10.12.2024 21m

  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
• Education and Training in Anaesthesiology with Markus Klimek and Joana Berger-Estilita | TopMedTalks at EA24 12.11.2024 17m

  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.
• Michel Struys on the ESAIC’s Impactful Euroanaesthesia Congress | TopMedTalks at EA24 12.11.2024 18m

  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. 
• Leadership & Mentorship in Perioperative Medicine with Wolfgang Buhre and Carolina Romero Garcia | TopMedTalks at EA24 12.11.2024 31m

  🎙️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.
• Sustainability in Anesthesiology with Edoardo De Robertis and Patricio Gonzalez-Pizarro | TopMedTalks at EA24 12.11.2024 21m

  🎙️How is anaesthesiology tackling climate change? Edoardo De Robertis and Patricio Gonzalez-Pizarro speak with TopMedTalk’s Desiree Chappell at Euroanaesthesia 2024, discussing ESAIC’s Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability and practical steps towards reducing environmental impact in anaesthesia. A timely conversation on sustainability and professional well-being.