Events
Euro-Japan Forum
This event, organized in collaboration with the Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine (JSICM), will coincide with the 52nd JSICM Annual Meeting.
Euro-Brazil
The Euro-Brazil Organising Committee is proud to announce the inaugural Euro-Brazil Conference, hosted in collaboration with the esteemed AMIB Society.
NEXT Jamboree – 2025
We are excited to announce the third edition of the NEXT Jamboree, an online marathon featuring outstanding young speakers from around the world.
2nd Euro-Med Conference
This gathering features top KOLs and experts in critical care, allowing for the exchange of best practices and exploration of new technologies. The Euro-Med Conference advances intensive care through collaboration.
Euro-China Forum
May 23-25, 2025, Changsha city The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) is delighted to extend an invitation to join its esteemed faculty at the forthcoming Euro-China Forum, scheduled to take place in Changsha City, May 23-25, 2025. This distinguished event, organised in partnership with the Chinese Society of Critical Care Medicine (CSCCM), will coincide with the CSCCM Annual Meeting, bringing […]
LIVES Physiology – Prague
Join us for engaging lectures and interactive case-based sessions, perfect for intensive care clinicians looking to refresh and deepen their understanding of physiology.
38th Annual Congress – Munich
The 38th Annual Congress, “LIVES,” will take place in Munich from October 25-29, 2025, at the International Congress Centre Munich (ICM).
39th Annual Congress – Lisbon
Make sure to mark your 2026 calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
News
Pathway in Intensive Care Nephrology – Kick…
New webinar – The ESICM Intensive Care Nephrology Pathway is a groundbreaking educational initiative designed to provide a structured framework for training in acute kidney injury (AKI) and renal replacement…
Infection section: Round table
New webinar – Join us for an exclusive webinar where top experts in infectious diseases and intensive care will discuss the latest breakthroughs in managing infections in critically ill patients.
International Day of Women and Girls in…
10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) – At ESICM, we are immensely proud of the women within our society, who continuously lead groundbreaking…
QUIZ #1 – INF
Test your knowledge in intensive care with our ESICM Sections’ quizzes. Challenge yourself and stay sharp with key topics in intensive care medicine!
Phishing Alert
Alert! We have recently been alerted to phishing emails falsely claiming to be from ESICM officers (e.g., the President, Secretary, or others). These fraudulent emails may request money or personal…
Sepsis, Severe Infections and Stewardship pathway –…
New webinar – The ESICM Sepsis, Severe Infections and Stewardship dynamic educational pathway aims to take participants from foundational knowledge to expert-level practice.
Advancing Critical Care: Insights from the LANDI-SEP…
Watch the replay – Critical care evolves with groundbreaking advancements. This session explores the LANDI-SEP study on landiolol for septic shock and AI’s role in optimizing vasopressin therapy, enhancing outcomes.
Transfusion in Acute Brain Injury
Watch the replay – Blood transfusions are common in acute brain injury patients, but the ideal haemoglobin threshold is unclear. Anaemia risks worsen outcomes due to limited cerebrovascular reserve and…
ICM Online First: latest results from AI,…
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ICM Online First: latest results from benzodiazepine,…
Get the latest articles from our ICM Journal. Listen to ESICM podcasts for insights on key studies and their impact on clinical practice.
Happy Holidays from ESICM!
Thank you for your dedication and for making a difference in intensive care. Happy Holidays from ESICM!
ICM Online First: latest results from artificial…
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A randomised controlled trial of a nurse…
New ESICM Talk – Admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) can be a challenging experience for patients and their families. Psychological burdens, including symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic…
ICM Online First: latest results from hypoactive…
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European Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines…
New ESICM Talk – The latest guidelines released from the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) are about end-of-life (EOL) and palliative care for critically ill adults!
ICM Online First: A farewell from the…
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Recent Developments in Intensive Care Nephrology
New webinar – Critical care nephrology is key to improving ICU outcomes through early Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) detection, optimized renal replacement therapy (RRT) timing, fluid management, and multidisciplinary care.
Fluid management and mechanical ventilation strategies
An ESICM Talk powered by the ICMx Journal Mechanical ventilation (MV) can impair gas exchange, destabilise hemodynamics, and injure endothelial cells. Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy helps to restore hemodynamics and…
Environmental sustainability – pathways to sustainable intensive…
New webinar – Climate change will significantly impact intensive care practices while ICUs contribute heavily to environmental challenges through high energy consumption, extensive use of disposables, and resource-intensive therapies, leading…
Obituary: Luciano Gattinoni
In Memory of Professor Luciano Gattinoni
Sections
Acute Kidney Injury
The Acute Kidney Injury section offers courses, research, and critical studies on managing acute kidney injury (AKI).
Acute Respiratory Failure
The Acute Respiratory Failure section offers courses, research, and studies on ARDS, mechanical ventilation, and weaning strategies.
Anaesthesia & Peri-operative Medicine
The Anaesthesia & Peri-operative Medicine section offers education, research, and studies on perioperative care and postoperative vasopressor usage.
Cardiovascular Dynamics
The Cardiovascular Dynamics section offers progressive courses, research, and studies on haemodynamic monitoring and sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction.
Data Science
The Data Science section focuses on big data, machine learning, and electronic health records, offering webinars and research opportunities.
Ethics
The Ethics section focuses on end-of-life care, offering courses, webinars, and research on global ICU ethical practices.
Feeding, Rehabilitation, Endocrinology & Metabolism
The Feeding, Rehabilitation, Endocrinology & Metabolism section offers courses, research, and studies on nutrition, metabolic management, and gastrointestinal dysfunction in ICU patients.
Global Intensive Care Group
The Global Intensive Care Group (GICG) aims to improve intensive care in low- and middle-income countries through consolidated efforts within ESICM.
Health Services Research & Outcome
The Health Services Research & Outcome section focuses on ICU patient outcomes, offering research, webinars, and studies on elderly and intoxicated patients.
Infection
The Infection section offers education and research on severe infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and ICU infection management.
Neuro-Intensive Care
The Neuro-Intensive Care section offers advanced education and research on managing critically ill neurological patients, including brain injury and stroke.
Pharmacology and pharmacotherapy Section
This section ensures excellence in medication use, providing intensive care patients with optimized, personalized, and safe treatments for optimal outcomes.
Physiotherapy
The Physiotherapy Transversal Working Group focuses on early mobilisation in ICU, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing networking among physiotherapists within ESICM.
Systemic Inflammation and Sepsis
The Systemic Inflammation and Sepsis section offers education and research on sepsis, antimicrobial stewardship, and severe infections in critical care.
Translational Biology Section
The Translational Biology section focuses on integrating research with clinical practice, offering education and collaborative projects to advance intensive care medicine.
Trauma and Emergency Medicine
The Trauma and Emergency Medicine section focuses on managing traumatic injuries and patient transportation, offering education, research, and international studies on critical care practices.