ESAIC Podcast on Anaesthesia and Intensive Care ESAIC

Studies have shown that monitoring and treating intraoperative nociceptive events can lead to less postoperative pain, making it a critical aspect of patient care during surgery. Still there is a difference in the perceived importance of anesthetic depth vs antinociception monitoring among anaesthetists. Which are the reasons behind this reality? Is it possible to guarantee intraoperative pain monitoring for all patients? Are the devices currently on the market known and used by professionals? In this episode our host Dr Roberta Monzani discuss with Dr Helmar Bornemann-Cimenti issues related to Intraoperative Pain Monitoring while highlighting the importance of pain management as an essential element in the medical health system and in patient care. Join them and learn more.

Supported by Medtronic

How chronic post-surgical pain is being defined? How many patients suffer from chronic post-surgical pain after a surgery? Is it possible to prevent chronic post-surgical pain? What about neuropathic pain? Join our host Prof. Ulrike Stamer, in an in-depth discussion with Prof. Patrice Forget and learn more on this significant topic.

Why is difficult to define relevant outcomes in Paediatric Anaesthesia research? Can adverse events be considered as relevant outcomes at all? In this episode, our host, Dr Nicola Groes Clausen, discusses with Prof. Laszlo Vutskits the relevant outcomes of Paediatric Anaesthesia and research. Join them in their enlightening discussion and get informed.

Supported by ESPA

How the anaesthetic practice affects the environment? What are the ways through which changes in current practices can be instituted? What about the main barriers to change? How institutional changes can reach the grassroots level? In this episode, our host, Dr Paul McConnell, discusses with Dr Kenneth Barker, part of the Green Anaesthesia Scotland Group, one of the biggest and most important topics in Anaesthesia, sustainability. Join them and get informed.

What is the actual definition of the ICU readmission? Which are the rates and the main reasons behind readmissions of previously discharged patients? In this episode, our Host, Dr Yael Lichter, discuss challenging dogmas in ICU readmission with Ms. Jillian Hartin and Mr. John Welch, experts in the field. Join their discussion and learn more about the topic.
 

Prof. Jennifer Hunter has a wealth of clinical and academic experience. Her long and eventful career has given her a rightful place as a leading figure in Anaesthesiology. She was the first woman to become Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Anaesthesia and Chair of the European Society of Anaesthesiology Scientific Programme Committee. She was also a member of the ESA Nominations Committee.
In this episode, our Host, Mr. Alex Rawlings discusses with Prof. Jennifer Hunter the highlights of her career in Anaesthesiology, along with her inspirations, motivations, and much more. Join them and discover more about this fascinating career.