Volume 25 - Issue 1, 2025

Critical care professionals work in high-stress environments where they provide life-saving care to critically ill patients. The intense emotional and physical demands of our work make us particularly vulnerable to burnout—a state of depersonalisation, emotional exhaustion, and reduced personal accomplishment. One of the primary causes of burnout in the ICU is the constant exposure to high-stakes d...

Understanding burnout in the ICU setting requires a nuanced approach that goes beyond recognising its symptoms. It demands that leaders address the structural and environmental factors that contribute to chronic stress, in addition to interventions that support resilience and well-being. The intensive care environment is often described as exhilarating; it is also undeniably demanding. For many h...

Burnout of the healthcare workforce, and particularly of critical care clinicians, is an active global concern, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We present the definition and factors contributing to burnout specifically in the ICU, discuss the misconceptions around the use of burnout measurement tools, and highlight the challenges posed in conducting research and proposing solutions for...

New guideline from the German Society for Anesthesiology that addresses the intraoperative clinical application of haemodynamic monitoring in non-cardiac surgical patients. The Executive Board of the German Society for Anesthesiology recently adopted a new guideline that addresses the intraoperative clinical application of haemodynamic monitoring in non-cardiac surgical patients (Saugel et al. 2023)....

The critical care environment is a stressful work setting for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who provide care to critically ill patients. As a result, critical care clinicians are at risk for experiencing burnout. Addressing organisational, individual, and care related factors that are associated with an increased susceptibility to develop burnout in critical care can help to mitiga...

The shortage of anaesthetists poses significant challenges in healthcare. Potential short- and long-term solutions, oriented to ensure adequate patient care and safety are the topic of this article. It is becoming increasingly challenging for the directors of anaesthesia services and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) to complete...

Physician burnout has emerged as a critical issue in healthcare over the past few years, with significant implications for the entire system. This multifaceted problem stems from a combination of individual factors and systemic concerns. By addressing this issue comprehensively, healthcare systems can work towards creating a more sustainable and supportive environment for physicians. The concept o...

An overview of literature surrounding the effectiveness of burnout initiatives and implementation of successful programmes from Emory Critical Care Center. Burnout, a chronic condition of emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and reduced professional accomplishment, has plagued the global health system for years (Alahmari et al. 2022; De Hert 2020; Moll et al. 2022). Research describing the perva...

Our line of research is based on the problem of burnout syndrome in a hospital in Southeastern Mexico, analysing the impact of competence assessment and mistreatment in the workplace. Burnout syndrome, first described by Maslach in 1982, is characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and diminished personal achievement. Burnout syndrome was first described in 1974, addressing...

Exploring the hard lessons of ICU burnout and wellness through an ICU physician's personal health journey, lessons that can help all who work within ICU, those who struggle with the spectre of future burnout, who are nearing this state for any reasons or who are trapped in feelings of depression, anxiety, stress and despair. The way up and the...

In the demanding field of medicine, where precision and quick thinking are crucial, photography provides a creative outlet to slow down and appreciate the world from a different perspective. This article explores photography as a hobby for physicians and researchers through a Q&A with three co-authors, highlighting its benefits and personal experiences. In the fast-paced world of medicine, where...

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