ESICM Talk

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• Conceptualising future AI in education and patient safety 24.06.2026 20นาที

  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.
• Innovation in mechanical ventilation goes beyond the machine 17.06.2026 14นาที

  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.
• Hybrid AI for trustworthy decision-making, integrating data-driven and knowledge-driven approaches 10.06.2026 18นาที

  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.
• Switching from controlled to assisted ventilation: evidence, risks, and opportunities in AHRF? 08.06.2026 38นาที

  What are the benefits of moving from controlled to assisted mechanical ventilation in patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF)? In this podcast, experts discuss the physiological rationale behind this transition, the potential advantages for patient recovery, and the risks clinicians need to consider. Join us as we explore the latest evidence and practical approaches to optimising ventilatory support in critically ill patients.
• Biomarkers in Severe Infections and Sepsis - Moving from Trials to the Bedside 27.05.2026 25นาที

  Sepsis care is evolving fast. Are you keeping up? Don’t miss this podcast episode, where we explore the latest clinical trials reshaping antibiotic therapy for severe infections, from optimised treatment durations to precision-driven de-escalation strategies. What does this new evidence mean for your day-to-day decisions in the ICU?We then turn to one of the most exciting frontiers in intensive care: biomarkers, and how they are transforming the way clinicians diagnose, monitor, and guide therapy in sepsis.Tune in to gain key insights and practical knowledge to help you bring the science of today directly to the bedside.
• Large language models in the ICU 20.05.2026 8นาที

  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!
• Advanced Practice in Nursing and Allied Health Professionals 13.05.2026 43นาที

  What does advanced practice really look like in the ICU? In this podcast episode, we are joined by two advanced intensive care practitioners who share their roles, career journeys, and impact within the multidisciplinary team.Through real-world perspectives, this episode highlights the growing influence of nursing and allied health professionals in intensive care and how their expertise enhances patient outcomes, collaboration, and innovation.Join us to discover how advanced practice professionals are shaping patient care and redefining teamwork in the ICU.
• Unmet Needs in PICS: Are We Measuring What Matters? 11.05.2026 23นาที

  What truly matters in recovery after critical illness? In this episode, we explore the unmet needs in Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) and question whether current approaches are capturing the outcomes that matter most to patients and families.Join us as we discuss the challenges of measuring physical, cognitive, and psychological recovery after ICU, the gaps that still exist in long-term follow-up, and how intensive care teams can move toward more patient-centred outcomes and meaningful recovery.
• Current state of AI in health and healthcare 06.05.2026 33นาที

  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.
• Healthcare crisis: can innovation be the answer? 22.04.2026 18นาที

  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.
• Redefining Precision Nutrition: Where Science Meets the patient’s bedside 08.04.2026 31นาที

  In this episode of the educational podcast, we explore what precision nutrition truly means in intensive care. While the concept is widely discussed in research, many studies remain descriptive or rely mainly on adjusted data, raising important questions about their real clinical impact. Together with the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Prof. Kenneth B. Christopher, we examine how current research can move beyond theory and be translated into meaningful, practical approaches at the patient’s bedside.
• Why does renal recovery from AKI matter to us intensivists? 18.03.2026 24นาที

  Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a frequent complication in critically ill patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. However, the clinical relevance of AKI extends well beyond the acute episode. Renal recovery plays a crucial role in determining long-term patient outcomes, including the risk of chronic kidney disease, long-term dialysis dependence, and overall quality of life after ICU discharge.In this podcast, we explore why renal recovery from AKI is particularly important for intensivists. The discussion addresses different patterns of renal recovery, key factors influencing recovery in critically ill patients, and how ICU management strategies may impact kidney outcomes.Join experts Melanie Meersch and Celine Monard, and hosts Beatrice Brunoni and Thilo von Groote, as they share their perspectives and insights on this important topic in intensive care.
• Kids visitations in the ICU. Ten recommendations for child-friendly visiting policies in critical care 21.05.2025 28นาที
• Covert Consciousness 09.04.2025 17นาที
• Prehabilitation in the ICU 26.03.2025 24นาที

  Did you know that preparing patients before an ICU stay can lead to better recovery after? Prehabilitation programmes focus on strengthening physical, cognitive, and metabolic health before critical illness, ensuring a smoother rehabilitation journey post-discharge.Our NEXT colleagues dive into this crucial topic with expert guests, exploring how early intervention can transform patient outcomes.Tune in now and join the conversation!
• Post ICU outcomes and follow up 12.03.2025 28นาที

  Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) refers to the prolonged impairment of physical, cognitive, and mental health that can occur after an intensive care stay. Its effects may last for over a decade after discharge. Our NEXT colleagues have explored this important topic in their podcast featuring Dr. Anne-Francoise Rousseau who addresses key questions and future strategies for managing PICS. Do not miss this opportunity —tune in now!
• Dose Optimisation in the ICU: The Role of TDM and Model-Based Solutions 05.03.2025 39นาที
• A randomised controlled trial of a nurse facilitator to promote communication for family members of critically ill patients 18.12.2024 22นาที

  Admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) can be a challenging experience for patients and their families. Psychological burdens, including symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress, are among the most reported during the ICU stay.A recent study has been carried out as a joint project between France and the United States in which the experts have designed an intervention to improve outcomes for patients’ families. For this intervention, they evaluated the nurse facilitator to support, model and teach communication strategies that will help in securing care aligned with patients' goals at the ICU. To learn more about this intervention, we interviewed one of the main authors, Nancy Kentish Barnes. Listen to our podcast for deeper insights into this study!
• European Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines on end of life and palliative care in the intensive care unit 11.12.2024 7นาที

  The latest guidelines released from the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) are about end-of-life (EOL) and palliative care for critically ill adults! This comprehensive work, developed by an international, multi-disciplinary team of clinical experts, a methodologist, and patient and family representatives, is now accessible to all clinicians. We had the privilege of interviewing Prof. Kesecioglu, who led this remarkable project. Listen to this interview and explore the rationale and methodology behind the guidelines and hear the initial feedback following their release.
• Fluid management and mechanical ventilation strategies 04.12.2024 23นาที

  Mechanical ventilation (MV) can impair gas exchange, destabilise hemodynamics, and injure endothelial cells. Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy helps to restore hemodynamics and ensure adequate distal organ perfusion. However, the interplay between restrictive and liberal fluid strategies due to the complex physiological interaction between the heart and lungs may affect ventilation and risk organ damage in critically ill patients. Tune in to our next podcast and learn more about the fluids-MV interplay!