Search Tag: #LIVES2024

2024 09 Oct

  Approximately 20 million individuals globally undergo mechanical ventilation each year, and this number is expected to increase. While lifesaving, invasive ventilation can lead to complications, with 40% of ventilated time spent on liberating patients from the ventilator. Reducing the duration of mechanical ventilation is a key research priority...Read more

2024 09 Oct

  The ESICM Green Paper on sustainability was launched at #LIVES2024 in Barcelona, providing a roadmap for reducing the ICU’s footprint while maintaining top care.    The healthcare sector, particularly ICUs, significantly impacts the environment due to its high energy consumption, waste generation, and reliance on single-use devices. With...Read more

2024 08 Oct

  End-of-life (EoL) care focuses on symptom relief and addressing the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. These decisions are influenced by ethical, legal, cultural, and resource-related factors, and practices vary globally. In some countries, life-supporting treatment (LST) decisions are shared with families,...Read more

2024 08 Oct

Burnout among healthcare professionals, especially in ICUs, is marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment, significantly impacting staff well-being and patient care. It leads to decreased job satisfaction, higher turnover rates, recruitment challenges, and poor team dynamics, which can compromise patient...Read more

2024 07 Oct

  At the welcoming ceremony for #LIVES2024, Prof Elie Azoulay reflected on the extraordinary progress of ESICM over the past year, encapsulated in three keywords: Community, Innovation, and Research.   He highlighted that 1 in 5 ESICM members are under 38, underscoring the society’s commitment to fostering diversity and growth. The NEXT group,...Read more