The future of Intensive Care

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  Conceptualising future AI in education and patient safety 24.06.2026 20min

  In this podcast episode, the last of the ESICM podcast series on Innovation in Intensive Care, we explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare education and clinical practice. The discussion covers the impact of AI on clinical decision-making, the risks of deskilling, the future of personalised learning, AI-enhanced simulation, the potential of virtual and augmented reality, and why every clinician may need a basic understanding of AI and data science to thrive in the future of healthcare. Listen to Professor Laura Hawryluck interviewed by our outstanding expert, Paul Elbers.
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  Innovation in mechanical ventilation goes beyond the machine 17.06.2026 14min

  Mechanical ventilation remains a cornerstone of intensive care, but innovation in this field now extends far beyond the ventilator itself. Today, advances in monitoring, data analytics, decision-support systems, and artificial intelligence are transforming the way clinicians manage critically ill patients.How can these technologies help us deliver more personalised and effective care? And where does the real innovation lie—in the machines, the data, or the way clinicians use them?In this podcast, we explore how innovation is shaping the future of mechanical ventilation and intensive care.
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  Hybrid AI for trustworthy decision-making, integrating data-driven and knowledge-driven approaches 10.06.2026 18min

  What kind of intelligence are we bringing into the ICU—and how can it support, rather than replace, clinicians?As AI and data-driven tools become part of everyday intensive care, clinicians must learn how to integrate these technologies into their decision-making. But what is required to build trust in these models? Do they need to be fully explainable, biologically plausible, or demonstrate causality, or should we accept a degree of uncertainty if they improve patient care?In this episode, we explore how we can educate clinicians to work effectively with AI and how data-driven approaches can complement, rather than replace, clinical expertise.
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  Large language models in the ICU 20.05.2026 8min

  Is artificial intelligence about to transform the ICU?In this new episode of the Future of Intensive Care podcast series, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of large language models and their growing impact on intensive care practice. From clinical decision-making and risk recognition to the future relationship between clinicians and AI, what could these technologies really mean for the ICU?Join Professor John Laffey for a thought-provoking discussion exploring the opportunities, challenges, and future of AI in intensive care medicine.Discover how new forms of intelligence could reshape the way we care for the sickest patients — and what clinicians need to know now. Listen to the episode!
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  Current state of AI in health and healthcare 06.05.2026 33min

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare—but what does it really mean for the intensive Care Unit (ICU)? In this episode, we are honoured to welcome Prof. Derek Angus, who explores the challenges of integrating AI into clinical practice, the barriers slowing its adoption in intensive care, and its potential impact on the healthcare workforce.Will AI replace clinicians, reshape roles, or empower better care? And should every physician become AI-literate?Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of intensive care in the age of AI.
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  Healthcare crisis: can innovation be the answer? 22.04.2026 18min

  Can innovation really transform the future of intensive care?Join the first episode of the ESICM podcast series, The Future of Intensive Care. Prof. Maurizio Cecconi joins Dr Massimiliano Greco to explore how innovation can address key healthcare challenges—from workforce shortages to sustainability pressures.Moving beyond the buzzword, this episode unpacks what meaningful innovation looks like in the ICU and how it can be translated into real impact at the bedside.