Events
Euro-China Forum
Join us in Xi’An on 29–30 May 2026 for the 3rd edition of the Euro China Forum, where ESICM and CSCCM unite global leaders in intensive care for an exceptional, high-impact event.
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.
Euro-Abu Dhabi
39th Annual Congress – Lisbon
Make sure to mark your 2026 calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
News
ICM Online First: latest results from ARDS,…
Get the latest articles from our ICM Journal. Listen to ESICM podcasts for insights on key studies and their impact on clinical practice.
2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaing Guidelines – ESICM…
Save the date – In this webinar, we will discuss the move toward individualised, physiology-guided resuscitation, early use of vasopressors, balanced fluid therapy, and strategies to avoid fluid overload through…
ESICM launches new Awards Programme 2026 –…
These awards aim to highlight excellence across science, education, innovation, collaboration, advocacy, and patient-centred care. They reflect ESICM’s commitment to advancing the field and acknowledging the outstanding contributions of our…
From cruise ship to ICU: Hantavirus preparedness…
Join the webinar – The recent MV Hondius cruise ship-associated Andes hantavirus outbreak has raised important questions across Europe. In response, ESICM is bringing together leading experts for the webinar: “From cruise ship…
Advanced Practice in Nursing and Allied Health…
New ESICM Talk – Through real-world perspectives, this episode highlights the growing influence of nursing and allied health professionals in intensive care and how their expertise enhances patient outcomes, collaboration,…
International Nurses Day 2026
Empowered nurses save lives. Nursing is, at its core, about people. It is about being truly present for patients and their families in moments that are often the most challenging,…
2026 International Nurses Day
Join the webinar – Join us for this special Nurses’ Day webinar focusing on the essential role of multidisciplinary collaboration in ICU recovery and team resilience. The session will highlight…
Unmet Needs in PICS: Are We Measuring…
New ESICM Talk – What truly matters in recovery after critical illness? In this episode, we explore the unmet needs in Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) and question whether current approaches…
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!
ICM Online First: latest results from leukemia,…
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
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…
Current state of AI in health and…
New ESICM Talk – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare—but what does it really mean for the intensive Care Unit (ICU)? In this second episode, we are honoured to welcome…
LIVES 2026 Lisbon – Join us!
The registration for LIVES 2026 is officially open! This year’s ESICM Annual Congress, taking place in the beautiful city of Lisbon from October 10-14 2026, promises to be more than…
Topic of the Month – May |…
Topic of the Month – May | This month, discover the Infection Section, led by Gennaro De Pascale, a community dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of infections in…
Take an active role in ESICM –…
Take an active role in ESICM – Elections 2026. Are you ready to help shape the future of Intensive Care Medicine? ESICM is calling on its members to step into…
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…
The International Sepsis Lecture – recommended by…
The presentation will review the latest evidence-based recommendations for the management of patients with sepsis and septic shock.
ICM Online First: latest results from obesity,…
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
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…
Article review: Family-administered delirium screening improves ICU…
Caregiver engagement and ICU satisfaction: insights into language based disparities. From Observers to Participants: Families in ICU Care.
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.
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
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.
Rehabilitation & PICS
The section aims to promote high-quality collaborative research, support evidence-based rehabilitation models, strengthen multidisciplinary/interprofessional education, and foster innovation in follow-up care and survivorship support.
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.