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.

Host: Dr Paul McConnell
Speaker: 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.

#Value-based Healthcare
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. 
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 Sarah Saxena 
Speaker: Prof. Michael Grocott

As 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

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.