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ICU professionals mental health care 
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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...
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...
Article review
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The ESICM Journal Review Club offers article reviews on intensive care topics, welcoming member contributions.
Podcast
Resources
1971 views
The ESICM Podcast section offers expert discussions on critical care topics and advancements in intensive care.
Live Stream
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LIVES Stream offers live and recorded webinars, courses, and resources for intensive care professionals worldwide.
Sections
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The basis for most of the activities is formed by the scientific sections. Currently 13 different sections exist.
Surviving Sepsis Campaign
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The Surviving Sepsis Campaign, a joint initiative by ESICM and SCCM, improves sepsis outcomes globally.
ESICM Academy
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The ESICM Academy provides intensive care professionals with accredited digital courses, exam prep, and flexible learning.
Topics of Interest
Resources
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The page outlines topics like COVID-19 and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Airspace
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The ESICM Airspace WebApp provides ICU professionals with antimicrobial management guidance using the latest scientific data. It includes practical tools,...
Guidelines & Consensus Statements
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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...
Press Releases & Statements
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Regulatory Affairs
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The page provides updates on EU regulations and directives related to clinical trials, data protection, and telemedicine, highlighting significant milestones...
AcuteCVDays
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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
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Visual abstracts provide snapshots of research on sepsis, ARDS, COVID-19, and various ICU-related studies and treatments.
ESICM Endorsed Publications
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ESICM endorses publications based on strict review guidelines, supporting Working Groups or scientific section research.

Resources

ICU professionals mental health care 
Resources
672 views
ICU staff face high-pressure environments, rapid decisions, and frequent trauma, leading to elevated stress, emotional fatigue, and burnout risks. Robust...
News
Resources
3212 views
Welcome to the ESICM News section. Here, you will find the latest news and updates regarding the activities of the...
Article review
Resources
3586 views
The ESICM Journal Review Club offers article reviews on intensive care topics, welcoming member contributions.
Podcast
Resources
1971 views
The ESICM Podcast section offers expert discussions on critical care topics and advancements in intensive care.
Live Stream
Resources
2908 views
LIVES Stream offers live and recorded webinars, courses, and resources for intensive care professionals worldwide.
Sections
Resources
1166 views
The basis for most of the activities is formed by the scientific sections. Currently 13 different sections exist.
Surviving Sepsis Campaign
Resources
12610 views
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign, a joint initiative by ESICM and SCCM, improves sepsis outcomes globally.
ESICM Academy
Resources
7985 views
The ESICM Academy provides intensive care professionals with accredited digital courses, exam prep, and flexible learning.
Topics of Interest
Resources
547 views
The page outlines topics like COVID-19 and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Airspace
Resources
5488 views
The ESICM Airspace WebApp provides ICU professionals with antimicrobial management guidance using the latest scientific data. It includes practical tools,...
Guidelines & Consensus Statements
Resources
16174 views
Since 1990, ESICM has been committed to producing guidelines and consensus statements from colleagues within the society as well as in collaboration...
Press Releases & Statements
Resources
297 views
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Regulatory Affairs
Resources
261 views
The page provides updates on EU regulations and directives related to clinical trials, data protection, and telemedicine, highlighting significant milestones...
AcuteCVDays
Resources
405 views
The campaign focuses on educating healthcare professionals about device therapy in acute cardiovascular diseases, with weekly topics covering treatments, ICU...
Visual Abstracts
Resources
632 views
Visual abstracts provide snapshots of research on sepsis, ARDS, COVID-19, and various ICU-related studies and treatments.
ESICM Endorsed Publications
Resources
536 views
ESICM endorses publications based on strict review guidelines, supporting Working Groups or scientific section research.

ESICM News

News

Nonadrenergic vasopressors – state of the art

Nonadrenergic vasopressors – state of the art

Save the date – Vasodilatory shock remains a major clinical challenge in critically ill patients. When fluid resuscitation fails to restore adequate perfusion, vasopressors become essential in stabilising hemodynamics.

QUIZ #1 – ARF

QUIZ #1 – ARF

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: latest results from brainstem,...

ICM Online First: latest results from brainstem,…

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

Intensive Care Medicine Experimental – 2024 Impact...

Intensive Care Medicine Experimental – 2024 Impact…

The Intensive Care Medicine Experimental (ICMx) Journal has achieved an Impact Factor of 3.1 for the year 2024, ranking 18th out of 62 journals. Created in 2013, ICMx is the…

2024 Impact Factors Released: the Intensive Care...

2024 Impact Factors Released: the Intensive Care…

2024 Impact Factors released: the Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) Journal confirms outstanding results ranking 2nd out of 62 journals!

Leapfrog into the future: bring augmented intelligence...

Leapfrog into the future: bring augmented intelligence…

Join the webinar – As technology rapidly evolves, the integration of augmented intelligence—the synergy between human expertise and AI-driven insights—offers an unprecedented opportunity to transform the field of intensive care.

“About permissive hypercapnia”: physiology and clinical recommendations

“About permissive hypercapnia”: physiology and clinical recommendations

Watch the replay – Permissive hypercapnia is a widely adopted strategy in managing acute respiratory failure (ARF). By allowing higher levels of CO₂, it enables low tidal volume ventilation and…

ICM Online First: latest results from telemedicine,...

ICM Online First: latest results from telemedicine,…

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

Article review: The RENOVATE randomised clinical trial

Article review: The RENOVATE randomised clinical trial

ARTICLE REVIEW

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

ICM Latest Issue: latest results from sepsis,…

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…

Nursing shortages: do we have a solution?

Nursing shortages: do we have a solution?

Watch the replay – Healthcare systems worldwide are under growing strain due to a critical shortage of nurses—a challenge that directly affects patient care, staff wellbeing, and the overall resilience…

ICM Online First: latest results from pneumonia,...

ICM Online First: latest results from pneumonia,…

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

QUIZ #2 – ETH

QUIZ #2 – ETH

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: latest results from nutrition,...

ICM Online First: latest results from nutrition,…

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

QUIZ #1 – ETH

QUIZ #1 – ETH

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

Human factors in critical care 

Human factors in critical care 

Watch the replay – In high-stakes healthcare environments, professionals often make critical decisions under pressure and with limited information. Human Factors is the science of designing systems—tools, environments, training, and…

Kids visitations in the ICU. Ten recommendations for...

Kids visitations in the ICU. Ten recommendations for…

New ESICM Talk – Should children be allowed to visit loved ones in the ICU? This sensitive and long-debated question is more relevant than ever. Research shows that separating children from…

ICM Latest Issue: latest articles on pneumonia,...

ICM Latest Issue: latest articles on pneumonia,…

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…

LIVES 2025 Munich – Join us!

LIVES 2025 Munich – Join us!

The registration for LIVES 2025 is officially open! This year’s ESICM Annual Congress, taking place in the dynamic city of Munich from October 25–29 2025, promises to be more than…

Renal replacement therapy modalities and techniques in...

Renal replacement therapy modalities and techniques in…

The ESICM AKI Section has released results from a major international survey, shedding light on how Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) is delivered to critically ill patients worldwide—and revealing key trends,…

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 Section
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This section ensures excellence in medication use, providing intensive care patients with optimized, personalized, and…
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)