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The basis for most of the activities is formed by the scientific sections. Currently 15 different sections exist.
News
Resources
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Welcome to the ESICM News section. Here, you will find the latest news and updates regarding the activities of the...
Surviving Sepsis Campaign
Resources
41279 views
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign, a joint initiative by ESICM and SCCM, improves sepsis outcomes globally.
Guidelines & Consensus Statements
Resources
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Since 1990, ESICM has been committed to producing guidelines and consensus statements from colleagues within the society as well as in collaboration...
ESICM Academy
Resources
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The ESICM Academy provides intensive care professionals with accredited digital courses, exam prep, and flexible learning.
Live Stream
Resources
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LIVES Stream offers live and recorded webinars, courses, and resources for intensive care professionals worldwide.
Airspace
Resources
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The ESICM Airspace WebApp provides ICU professionals with antimicrobial management guidance using the latest scientific data. It includes practical tools,...
Podcast
Resources
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The ESICM Podcast section offers expert discussions on critical care topics and advancements in intensive care.
Press Releases & Statements
Resources
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ESICM Endorsed Publications
Resources
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ESICM endorses publications based on strict review guidelines, supporting Working Groups or scientific section research.
Topics of Interest
Resources
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The page outlines topics like COVID-19 and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Article review
Resources
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The ESICM Journal Review Club offers article reviews on intensive care topics, welcoming member contributions.
AcuteCVDays
Resources
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The campaign focuses on educating healthcare professionals about device therapy in acute cardiovascular diseases, with weekly topics covering treatments, ICU...
Visual Abstracts
Resources
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Visual abstracts provide snapshots of research on sepsis, ARDS, COVID-19, and various ICU-related studies and treatments.
Regulatory Affairs
Resources
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The page provides updates on EU regulations and directives related to clinical trials, data protection, and telemedicine, highlighting significant milestones...
ICU professionals mental health care 
Resources
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ICU staff face high-pressure environments, rapid decisions, and frequent trauma, leading to elevated stress, emotional fatigue, and burnout risks. Robust...

Resources

Sections
Resources
2815 views
The basis for most of the activities is formed by the scientific sections. Currently 15 different sections exist.
News
Resources
5962 views
Welcome to the ESICM News section. Here, you will find the latest news and updates regarding the activities of the...
Surviving Sepsis Campaign
Resources
41279 views
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign, a joint initiative by ESICM and SCCM, improves sepsis outcomes globally.
Guidelines & Consensus Statements
Resources
40779 views
Since 1990, ESICM has been committed to producing guidelines and consensus statements from colleagues within the society as well as in collaboration...
ESICM Academy
Resources
11221 views
The ESICM Academy provides intensive care professionals with accredited digital courses, exam prep, and flexible learning.
Live Stream
Resources
5131 views
LIVES Stream offers live and recorded webinars, courses, and resources for intensive care professionals worldwide.
Airspace
Resources
8509 views
The ESICM Airspace WebApp provides ICU professionals with antimicrobial management guidance using the latest scientific data. It includes practical tools,...
Podcast
Resources
3947 views
The ESICM Podcast section offers expert discussions on critical care topics and advancements in intensive care.
Press Releases & Statements
Resources
688 views
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
ESICM Endorsed Publications
Resources
929 views
ESICM endorses publications based on strict review guidelines, supporting Working Groups or scientific section research.
Topics of Interest
Resources
875 views
The page outlines topics like COVID-19 and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Article review
Resources
5045 views
The ESICM Journal Review Club offers article reviews on intensive care topics, welcoming member contributions.
AcuteCVDays
Resources
850 views
The campaign focuses on educating healthcare professionals about device therapy in acute cardiovascular diseases, with weekly topics covering treatments, ICU...
Visual Abstracts
Resources
1711 views
Visual abstracts provide snapshots of research on sepsis, ARDS, COVID-19, and various ICU-related studies and treatments.
Regulatory Affairs
Resources
508 views
The page provides updates on EU regulations and directives related to clinical trials, data protection, and telemedicine, highlighting significant milestones...
ICU professionals mental health care 
Resources
1219 views
ICU staff face high-pressure environments, rapid decisions, and frequent trauma, leading to elevated stress, emotional fatigue, and burnout risks. Robust...

ESICM News

News

Redefining Precision Nutrition: Where Science Meets the...

Redefining Precision Nutrition: Where Science Meets the…

New ESICM Talk – In this episode of the educational podcast, we explore what precision nutrition truly means in intensive care. While the concept is widely discussed in research, many…

Topic of the Month – April |...

Topic of the Month – April |…

Topic of the Month – April | Our topic of the month, this time featuring two sections, Feeding, Rehabilitation, Endocrinology & Metabolism (FREM) and Rehabilitation & Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (Rehab…

ICM Latest Issue: latest results from propofol,...

ICM Latest Issue: latest results from propofol,…

Get the latest articles from our ICM Journal. Discover more articles from this month’s issue on our website, and don’t forget to follow us on social media for daily updates…

ICMx – Article of the week

ICMx – Article of the week

Each week, we spotlight one standout publication from Intensive Care Medicine Experimental — bringing you cutting-edge research, key findings, and impactful insights shaping the future of experimental and translational intensive…

Navigating the Narrow Path: Feeding Strategies on...

Navigating the Narrow Path: Feeding Strategies on…

Save the date – There is an ongoing and highly relevant discussion on optimal nutrition for patients on ECMO, with clinicians facing daily challenges in practice. Join this expert discussion…

Inspiring intensivists: Jean-François Timsit

Inspiring intensivists: Jean-François Timsit

In this episode of Inspiring Intensivist, we speak with Jean‑François Timsit, whose career has been driven by a simple but powerful force: curiosity. Starting from a desire to challenge established…

QUIZ #2 – AKI

QUIZ #2 – AKI

Test your knowledge in intensive care with our ESICM Sections’ quizzes. Challenge yourself and stay sharp with key topics in intensive care medicine!

ICM Online First: Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international...

ICM Online First: Surviving Sepsis Campaign: international…

Get the latest articles from our ICM Journal. Listen to ESICM podcasts for insights on key studies and their impact on clinical practice.

ICMx – Article of the week

ICMx – Article of the week

Each week, we spotlight one standout publication from Intensive Care Medicine Experimental — bringing you cutting-edge research, key findings, and impactful insights shaping the future of experimental and translational intensive…

New Publication | Parenting, Pregnancy and Work–Family...

New Publication | Parenting, Pregnancy and Work–Family…

New Publication | Parenting, Pregnancy and Work–Family Balance in Intensive Care: ESICM Survey and Call for Action. The ICU is one of medicine’s most demanding environments — but how does…

ESICM-ISCCM Bridge Webinars

ESICM-ISCCM Bridge Webinars

Watch the replay – The session will feature a real-life case study presented by Chittranjan Pradhan (ISCCM), offering practical insights from clinical experience, followed by an expert panel discussion with…

New Publication | Clinical criteria for the...

New Publication | Clinical criteria for the…

New Publication | Clinical criteria for the definition of refractory septic shock: a joint Delphi consensus from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and European Society of Intensive Care…

The International Sepsis Lecture – recommended by...

The International Sepsis Lecture – recommended by…

SOFA-1 was published in 1996 and has become the mainstay for describing organ dysfunction in the critically ill patient. However, many changes in practice (and outcomes) have occurred over the…

The 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines have...

The 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines have…

The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC)—a joint initiative of ESICM and SCCM—has published two sets of guidelines for treating sepsis in adults and children, drawing on a significant body of new…

QUIZ #1 – AKI

QUIZ #1 – AKI

Test your knowledge in intensive care with our ESICM Sections’ quizzes. Challenge yourself and stay sharp with key topics in intensive care medicine!

ICM Online First: EU preparedness and ICU...

ICM Online First: EU preparedness and ICU…

Get the latest articles from our ICM Journal. Listen to ESICM podcasts for insights on key studies and their impact on clinical practice.

New Publication | EU Preparedness and ICU...

New Publication | EU Preparedness and ICU…

New Publication | EU Preparedness and ICU Capacity: Where Are the Beds?. As Europe faces an increasingly complex landscape of health threats, a new article published in Intensive Care Medicine…

ICMx – Article of the week

ICMx – Article of the week

Each week, we spotlight one standout publication from Intensive Care Medicine Experimental — bringing you cutting-edge research, key findings, and impactful insights shaping the future of experimental and translational intensive…

Why does renal recovery from AKI matter...

Why does renal recovery from AKI matter…

New ESICM Talk – In this podcast, we explore why renal recovery from AKI is particularly important for intensivists. The discussion addresses different patterns of renal recovery, key factors influencing…

QUIZ – TransBio

QUIZ – TransBio

Test your knowledge in intensive care with our ESICM Sections’ quizzes. Challenge yourself and stay sharp with key topics in intensive care medicine!

Topics

Acute Kidney Injury
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The Acute Kidney Injury section offers courses, research, and critical studies on managing acute kidney…
Acute Respiratory Failure
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The Acute Respiratory Failure section offers courses, research, and studies on ARDS, mechanical ventilation, and…
Anaesthesia & Peri-operative Medicine
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The Anaesthesia & Peri-operative Medicine section offers education, research, and studies on perioperative care and…
Cardiovascular Dynamics
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The Cardiovascular Dynamics section offers progressive courses, research, and studies on haemodynamic monitoring and sepsis-induced…
Data Science
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The Data Science section focuses on big data, machine learning, and electronic health records, offering…
Ethics
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The Ethics section focuses on end-of-life care, offering courses, webinars, and research on global ICU…
Feeding, Rehabilitation, Endocrinology & Metabolism
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The Feeding, Rehabilitation, Endocrinology & Metabolism section offers courses, research, and studies on nutrition, metabolic…
Health Services Research & Outcome
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The Health Services Research & Outcome section focuses on ICU patient outcomes, offering research, webinars,…
Infection
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The Infection section offers education and research on severe infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and ICU infection…
Neuro-Intensive Care
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The Neuro-Intensive Care section offers advanced education and research on managing critically ill neurological patients,…
Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
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This section ensures excellence in medication use, providing intensive care patients with optimized, personalized, and…
Rehabilitation & PICS
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The section aims to promote high-quality collaborative research, support evidence-based rehabilitation models, strengthen multidisciplinary/interprofessional education,…
Systemic Inflammation and Sepsis
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The Systemic Inflammation and Sepsis section offers education and research on sepsis, antimicrobial stewardship, and…
Translational Biology Section
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The Translational Biology section focuses on integrating research with clinical practice, offering education and collaborative…
Trauma and Emergency Medicine
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The Trauma and Emergency Medicine section focuses on managing traumatic injuries and patient transportation, offering…
Global Intensive Care Group
TRANSVERSAL WORKING GROUP
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The Global Intensive Care Group (GICG) aims to improve intensive care in low- and middle-income…
Physiotherapy
TRANSVERSAL WORKING GROUP
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The Physiotherapy Transversal Working Group focuses on early mobilisation in ICU, improving patient outcomes, and…

Surviving Sepsis Campaign

The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) alongside the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) spearheaded the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) in 2002 with several aims including the development of guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and post-ICU care of sepsis and a reduction of mortality from sepsis.

Learn more

The updated guidelines are freely available in Intensive Care Medicine: Rhodes A. et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock: 2016

For more information on the SSC Campaign please visit the Surviving Sepsis Campaign webpage.

Guidelines & Consensus Statements

Since 1990, ESICM has commited to produce guidelines and consensus statements from international task forces in collaboration with other international societies to provide the best evidence for clinicians at the bedside.

Learn more

The majority of these manuscripts have been published in the journal Intensive Care Medicine.

Press releases & ESICM statements

2017

ESICM/ICM Annoucement

Publication of Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock: 2016… PLUS editorials & video (19/01/2017)

ESICM endorsement

EPHA Joint Statement on Antimicrobial Resistance  (EU Health policy platform – 11/2017)

2016

Press release

Findings from the LUNG-SAFE study: Epidemiology, patterns of care, and mortality for patients with ARDS in intensive care units in 50 countries. (23/02/2016)

Sepsis-3: New International Consensus Definitions of Sepsis (22/02/2016)

2015

Letter from the President

AHA/ILCOR 2015 Resuscitation Guidelines (04/02/2015)

2014

Update from the ESICM President

Ebola (31/10/2014)

Message from the ESICM President

Mitchell Levy’s son (04/10/2014)

Letter from the ESICM President

Ebola Outbreak in Guinea – WHO call for critical care and infectious disease specialists (31/03/2014)

Press release

Clinical practice guideline on diagnosis and treatment of hyponatraemia published in ICM (25/02/2014)