ESAIC Academy

Lung ultrasound can be used for early detection and management of respiratory complications under mechanical ventilation, such as pneumothorax, ventilator-associated pneumonia, atelectasis, and pleural effusions. This useful technique is becoming incorporated into clinical practice and training in emergency and critical care medicine, where it is effective in rapid diagnosis of the cause of respiratory distress.

Major abdominal surgery poses specific challenges to the anesthesiologist, how to improve the hemodynamic management and fluid balance during surgery to diminish peri-operative morbidity and mortality. Non-invasive continuous hemodynamic monitoring is a great tool for anesthesiologists, and through this Webinar we will deepen our knowledge to improve our patients’ level of care.

Host
Prof. Daniela Ionescu (RO)

Speakers
Dr Ruth Shaylor (IL)
Prof. Bernd Saugel  (DE)

Yearly, more than 200 million people worldwide undergo noncardiac surgery, of whom about 5% will develop cardiovascular complications. Prevention, early recognition, and prompt treatment of these adverse cardiovascular events is, therefore, an important concern in perioperative medicine. After attending this webinar you will have a better understanding of the current place of cardiac biomarkers in the perioperative assessment of the high-risk cardiac patient and you will receive some tips and tricks for the anaesthetic and perioperative management of these patients.

Host
Prof. Stefan De Hert (BE)

Speakers
Prof. Michele Chew (SE)
Dr Judith van Waes (NL)

Despite advancements in our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment options for cardiogenic shock, the condition still has a high mortality rate. It is pivotal that intensivists are aware of the current best practices in managing such challenging clinical conditions.

Host    
Dr Fabio Guarracino (IT)

Speakers
Dr Hannah Schaubroeck (BE) 
Dr Guido Tavazzi (IT)

Opioid consumption is rapidly increasing worldwide and anesthesiologists have to manage patients with both low-dose and high-dose chronic opioid consumption more often. This represents an anesthetic challenge and patients need a clear peri-operative plan in order to balance their chronic opioid consumption with their post-operative pain management.

Preeclampsia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women. In the webinar, we aim at deepening the knowledge on diagnosis and management from the delivery unit, through the operation room, and in the intensive care setting.

Organ donation can be a transformative event for those who receive a transplant. Anaesthetists and Intensive Care doctors are at the forefront of facilitating and managing potential donors. Though well-established protocols and pathways exist, ethical issues and complex physiology can hamper success and make donation difficult. This webinar is aimed at improving understanding of diagnosis of brain death and optimal donor management to ensure success in organ donation.

Anaphylaxis in the perioperative period is a severe event that all anesthesiologists should be prepared to manage. This webinar focuses on the identification of anaphylaxis, its treatment, and a key issue most anesthesiologist can encounter: which approach to take in future anesthesia.

In October 2023, a new Theme of the month webinar series focusing on Brain Health was orgnaised, with the support of the Scientific, eLearning, and Trainees Committees of ESAIC.

Did you miss the LIVE Webinars? You can always enjoy the Webinar Replays here!

After having watched the Theme of the Month Webinar Replays, you will be able to:

• Acquire specific knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of brain insult, and how to avoid it in the very young.
• Affirm good practice standards for brain protection.
• Analyse the causes of adverse events to prevent them to reoccur.
• Understand the role of enhanced recovery programs for the perioperative brain health.
• Better monitor the brain during anaesthesia.