Abstracts

You can access ESICM LIVES Digital 2020 Abstract Book here.

All ESICM Abstract Books from 2014 to 2020 can be found here.

Guidelines & Instructions

Best Oral Presentations (live Q&A session will be run*)

This would take the form of a 3 minute pre-recorded presentation of your research, followed by a 3 minute live discussion between you as speaker and a moderator.

*There will be audience questions via a chat facility with questions selected by the moderator.

Please keep the number of slides to a minumum - we would suggest no more than three. We recommend that you:

  • start with your conclusion slide
  • support your conclusions with the most relevant data
  • end with a take home message

Please click here for the PowerPoint template.

Oral Presentations (no live Q&A session will be run*)

Your 3 minute pre-recorded presentation should take the form of an audio recording accompanied by one single slide. This programme includes a zoom-in facility which allows the viewer to select the different features of the slide and hear the accompanying audio.

*There will be audience questions via a chat facility, and we would ask you to be available to give answers when you receive a question notification.

Please click here for the PowerPoint templates (chose one from the two available).

e-Posters (no live Q&A session will be run*)

Your presentation should take the form of one single PowerPoint slide.

*There will be audience questions via a chat facility, and we would ask you to be available to give answers when you receive a question notification.

Please click here for the PowerPoint template (chose one from the two available).

Review Process

The abstract submission system closed on 30 July 2020. This abstract receipt deadline will remain firm and any abstracts received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The authors have been informed of acceptance/rejection of their abstract by email on 22 September and 05 October.

A platform to record and upload abstracts will be available from 20 October, an individual link has be sent along with the guidelines. This process has been delayed due to the COVID-19 situation.

Still have questions? See our FAQ below.

Should I be available and connected live during the congress to present my oral presentation/e-poster and answer questions related to my slide?

No, your slide has to be uploaded and will be published on the LIVES Digital platform during the whole congress duration. No live Q&A session will be run. However, there will be audience questions via a chat facility, and we would ask you to be available to give answers when you receive a question notification.

Will my abstract still be published in the Abstract Book, as a supplement to the ICMx?

Yes, all accepted abstracts will be published in the Abstract Book which can be accessed via our website just before the congress.

I submitted an abstract - can I get an abstract presentation certificate?

Yes, all participants who submitted an abstract will receive a certificate after the congress.

When will we know if our abstract was accepted?

Abstract notifications have been sent to the presenting authors on 22 September and 05 October. This is later than was planned due to the COVID-19 situation.

Will I be able to amend my abstract?

No, you will not be able to make changes to your abstract once submitted. However, corrections can be highlighted on your poster if necessary.

Does the congress accept late-breaking abstracts?

No, late-breaking abstracts won’t be accepted.

Do I still have to register for the congress?

Yes, the abstract presenter must register for the congress in order to present his work.

Will I still be able to present my abstract during the digital congress?

Yes, all presenters of accepted abstracts are required to present their poster during the digital event. More details of how to submit your presentation will follow by email in the coming weeks. 

What happens if I have planned to present my abstract at another congress before LIVES Digital 2020?

Submitting an abstract also certifies that at the time of submission, the scientific material found within the abstract has not been presented at any other meeting and will not be published in any form other than abstract form prior to LIVES Digital 2020. If you have plans to do so, please contact us at scientific@cyim.com in order that your abstract may be withdraw from our event.

Can I withdraw my abstract and submit it again for LIVES 2021?

Although you may withdraw your abstract and decide not present it during the LIVES 2020 digital congress please note that this will mean you will not be able to submit it again for LIVES 2021, as the abstract will have already been published in the Abstract Book 2020.

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