ESAIC Podcast series on anaesthesia & intensive care

Host: Dr Cynthia Olotu (Germany)
Speaker: Dr Mark Neuman (USA)
 
Is Shared Decision Making (SDM) applicable in the field of anaesthesiology? In this episode, Dr Mark Neuman discusses, with Dr Cynthia Olotu, the many ways that SDM can be implemented in the anaesthesiologist’s daily practice. They detail how to productively involve your patient and frame these conversations. SDM is not about diluting responsibility but, on the contrary, about strengthening decisions through expanded understanding. 
Shared Decision Making tool:
https://www.myanesthesiachoice.com/

Host: Prof. Nuzhet Mert Şentürk (Turkey)
Speaker: Prof. Massimiliano Sorbello (Italy)
Double-lumen tube insertion is a notoriously challenging procedure. Could a video laryngoscope be the solution to all of the anaesthesiologist’s problems? In this episode, Prof. Massimiliano Sorbello reviews, with Prof. Mert Şentürk, the conclusions of the latest study on the topics (DOLVI trial). If video laryngoscopes are a viable option for DLT insertion, what are the evidence and the limitations? Catch a glimpse of the future of thoracic anaesthesiology.
DOLVI Trial: http://bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(26)00207-2/abstract

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