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2026 15 Jan
The use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has risen substantially, and current guidelines recommend VV ECMO in selected patients to maintain adequate gas exchange while limiting ventilator-induced lung injury. Despite this, several critical components of ECMO managemen1Read more
2025 29 Oct
In an interesting and useful workshop at @ESICM LIVES 2025, Darren Taichman, Deputy Editor and Online Editor of New England Journal of Medicine and Executive Strategy Editor for the NEJM Group, shared insight on submitting a meaningful manuscript for publication that makes an impact. Writing a scientific paper is about more than just docum1Read more
2025 29 Oct
At #LIVES2025, Nicole Juffermans, Professor of Translational Intensive Care Medicine at the University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine, provided an update on ESICM transfusion guidelines. While transition guidelines from 2020 and 2021 provided recommendations for transfusion practices, the perioperative setting has remained largely withou1Read more
2025 29 Oct
Very old patients, defined as those aged 80 years or older, represent the fastest-growing cohort in intensive care units across many countries. This population is characterised by high prevalence of functional impairments, multiple comorbidities, frailty, and marked biological and functional heterogeneity between individuals. The absence of robust1Read more
2025 29 Oct
The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) convened an international panel of experts to develop evidence-based guidelines on fluid resuscitation volumes for adult critically ill patients with circulatory failure. This guideline represents Part 2 of a three-part series on fluid management, focusing specifically on resuscitation fluid 1Read more
2025 28 Oct
The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) opened its annual congress in Munich with a compelling vision centred on three interconnected themes: care, connect, and change. These principles reflect the society's commitment to advancing intensive care through collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast focus on both patients and pro1Read more
2025 25 Aug
ESICM reflects the collective efforts of ICU professionals who drive this international society to shape the future of Intensive Care Medicine and support our mission to improve ICU patients’ and families’ lives. Elections provide members with the opportunity to deepen their connection with the Society, whether by applying as a candidate or by sel1Read more
2024 09 Oct
Approximately 20 million individuals globally undergo mechanical ventilation each year, and this number is expected to increase. While lifesaving, invasive ventilation can lead to complications, with 40% of ventilated time spent on liberating patients from the ventilator. Reducing the duration of mechanical ventilation is a key research prior1Read more
2024 09 Oct
The ESICM Green Paper on sustainability was launched at #LIVES2024 in Barcelona, providing a roadmap for reducing the ICU’s footprint while maintaining top care. The healthcare sector, particularly ICUs, significantly impacts the environment due to its high energy consumption, waste generation, and reliance on single-use devices. Wit1Read more
2024 08 Oct
End-of-life (EoL) care focuses on symptom relief and addressing the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. These decisions are influenced by ethical, legal, cultural, and resource-related factors, and practices vary globally. In some countries, life-supporting treatment (LST) decisions are shared with fa1Read more
2024 08 Oct
Burnout among healthcare professionals, especially in ICUs, is marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment, significantly impacting staff well-being and patient care. It leads to decreased job satisfaction, higher turnover rates, recruitment challenges, and poor team dynamics, which can compromise patient1Read more
2024 07 Oct
At the welcoming ceremony for #LIVES2024, Prof Elie Azoulay reflected on the extraordinary progress of ESICM over the past year, encapsulated in three keywords: Community, Innovation, and Research. He highlighted that 1 in 5 ESICM members are under 38, underscoring the society’s commitment to fostering diversity and growth. The NEXT grou1Read more
2024 22 May
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a highly prevalent global health issue, causing significant mortality and disability. It results from external forces affecting brain function or structure. TBI involves primary damage from the initial impact, followed by secondary injury processes such as ischaemia, swelling, and metabolic changes, which worsen1Read more
2023 13 Dec
Daniel De Backer is the Head of the Intensive Care department of the CHIREC Hospitals (Brussels and Braine l’Alleud-Waterloo) and Professor of Intensive Care at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels). His primary areas of interest include sepsis, organ dysfunction and support, circulatory failure, haemodynamic monitoring, hepato-splanchnic c1Read more
2023 25 Oct
In critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI), renal replacement therapy (RRT) is often necessary. The choice of RRT modality, such as intermittent haemodialysis (IHD) or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), has been a subject of debate. IHD involves shorter, more frequent sessions, while CRRT is continuous and slower. CRRT is 1Read more
2023 24 Oct
The debate over whether children and adolescents should be allowed to visit their sick family members in ICUs has persisted for years. Paediatric ICUs generally permit children's visits, but there are diverse policies for adult ICUs. In most cases, children's visits have more positive than negative effects, as they desire contact with their loved 1Read more
2023 24 Oct
ICU hospitalisation of critically ill patients is exceptionally challenging for their family members, leading to anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, acute stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A significant portion of these family members, between 20% and 60%, subsequently experience adverse mental health effects. The presence of1Read more
2024 08 Feb
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2023 30 May
The ICU Management & Practice team mourns the loss of Paolo Pelosi, Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. He was Director of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Director of Regional Poison Control Center, Director Specialty School in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, IRCCS Policlinico San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Italy1Read more
2022 27 Oct
Findings from the Extubation strategies and in Neuro-Intensive care unit patients and associations with Outcomes (ENIO) study were presented this week at ESICM LIVES 2022. Invasive mechanical ventilation is a primary intervention in critically ill patients. Timely weaning reduces the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia, chronic illness and co1Read more
2022 24 Oct
At the Presidents' Ground Breaking Research Release session at ESICM LIVES 2022 in Paris, Jean-Pierre Frat (Poitiers, France) presented the findings from the Standard Oxygen Versus High Flow Cannula Oxygen Therapy in Patients With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (SOHO-COVID) trial. COVID-19 has resulted in over six million deaths worldwid1Read more
2022 16 Mar
APRIL 12 ICU Management & Practice DigiConf Sepsis in Critical Care Virtual Event https://iii.hm/1exj 18-21 51st Critical Care Congress SCCM 2022 Virtual event https://iii.hm/1egu 23-26 32nd ECCMID Lisbon, Portugal https://iii.hm/1egv 27-29 ANZICS/ACCCN Annual Scientific Meeting 2021Read more
2021 05 Oct
ESICM President Maurizio Cecconi, President-Elect Elie Azoulay and Congress Chair Armand Girbes officially opened the LIVES Digital 2021 Congress with a welcome address, an update on ESICM’s activities and initiatives and an overview of the Congress programme. The COVID-19 crisis has put intensive care medicine at the heart of all concerns wi1Read more