Events
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 at the Changsha International Conference Center, in Changsha City, May 23-25, 2025. This distinguished event, organised in partnership with the Chinese Society of Critical Care Medicine (CSCCM), […]
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.
United Against Sepsis
Join us in Brussels for the United Against Sepsis event.
Euro-Abu Dhabi
September 12-14 , 2025, Abu DhabiConrad Etihad TowersCorniche Road – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates Welcome to Euro Abu Dhabi 2025 We are thrilled to invite you to Euro Abu Dhabi 2025, a dynamic conference dedicated to addressing Sepsis, Haemodynamic, and Respiratory issues that significantly influence our daily patient care practices. VenueJoin us at […]
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).
Euro-Riyadh Conference
This event will be hosted by the General Directorate of Military Medical Services in the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia MMS-MOD-KSA this upcoming 16-20 November 2025
39th Annual Congress – Lisbon
Make sure to mark your 2026 calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
News
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…
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!
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…
Human factors in critical care
Save the date – 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…
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…
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,…
International Nurses Day
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a perfect opportunity to reflect on the emotional well-being of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
ICM Online First: latest results from AI,…
Get the latest articles from our ICM Journal. Listen to ESICM podcasts for insights on key studies and their impact on clinical practice.
Congratulations to Professor Pedja Kovacevic for receiving…
Professor Pedja Kovacevic has been honoured with the prestigious 2025 Barry A. Shapiro Memorial Award for Excellence in Intensive Care Management by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM).
In memory of Professor Rinaldo Bellomo
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the untimely passing of Professor Rinaldo Bellomo. Professor Bellomo was a towering figure in the fields of intensive care medicine and…
ICM Latest Issue: latest articles on ventilator-associated…
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…
May 2025: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a perfect opportunity to reflect on the emotional well-being of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
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.
World Liver Day 2025
Food is medicine ESICM joins the global call to action this World Liver Day under the theme “Food is Medicine”, highlighting the urgent need to prioritise nutrition in critically ill liver patients. For…
ICM Online First: latest results from traumatic…
Get the latest articles from our ICM Journal. Listen to ESICM podcasts for insights on key studies and their impact on clinical practice.
Targeted Temperature Control (TTC) Webinar Series –…
Watch the replay – Targeted Temperature Control (TTC) Webinar Series – Episode 2. Temperature is a key vital parameter that influences a broad range of physiological processes, including neuronal susceptibility…
Pathway in GenIUS – Kick off webinar
Watch the replay – The General Intensive Care Ultrasound (GenIUS) certification, offered by ESICM, is your gateway to building essential ultrasound skills in intensive care.
ICM Online First: latest results from antibiotic…
Get the latest articles from our ICM Journal. Listen to ESICM podcasts for insights on key studies and their impact on clinical practice.
Challenges and new perspectives in Critical Care…
Watch the replay – Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of recovery for critically ill patients, yet it remains one of the most complex aspects of ICU care. Malnutrition, metabolic changes,…
Covert Consciousness
New ESICM Talk – In our latest episode, we dive into the fascinating and evolving world of covert consciousness—a state where patients appear unresponsive yet may still be aware. Also…
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.