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Jun 2026

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European Society of Intensive Medicine Talks

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June 10, 202618 min

Hybrid AI for trustworthy decision-making, integrating data-driven and knowledge-driven approaches

What kind of intelligence are we bringing into the ICU—and how can it support, rather than replace, clinicians?As AI and data-driven tools become part of everyday intensive care, clinicians must learn how to integrate these technologies into their decision-making. But what is required to build trust in these models? Do they need to be fully explainable, biologically plausible, or demonstrate causality, or should we accept a degree of uncertainty if they improve patient care?In this episode, we explore how we can educate clinicians to work effectively with AI and how data-driven approaches can complement, rather than replace, clinical expertise.

June 8, 202638 min

Switching from controlled to assisted ventilation: evidence, risks, and opportunities in AHRF?

What are the benefits of moving from controlled to assisted mechanical ventilation in patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF)? In this podcast, experts discuss the physiological rationale behind this transition, the potential advantages for patient recovery, and the risks clinicians need to consider. Join us as we explore the latest evidence and practical approaches to optimising ventilatory support in critically ill patients.

May 27, 202625 min

Biomarkers in Severe Infections and Sepsis - Moving from Trials to the Bedside

Sepsis care is evolving fast. Are you keeping up? Don’t miss this podcast episode, where we explore the latest clinical trials reshaping antibiotic therapy for severe infections, from optimised treatment durations to precision-driven de-escalation strategies. What does this new evidence mean for your day-to-day decisions in the ICU?We then turn to one of the most exciting frontiers in intensive care: biomarkers, and how they are transforming the way clinicians diagnose, monitor, and guide therapy in sepsis.Tune in to gain key insights and practical knowledge to help you bring the science of today directly to the bedside.

May 20, 20268 min

Large language models in the ICU

Is artificial intelligence about to transform the ICU?In this new episode of the Future of Intensive Care podcast series, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of large language models and their growing impact on intensive care practice. From clinical decision-making and risk recognition to the future relationship between clinicians and AI, what could these technologies really mean for the ICU?Join Professor John Laffey for a thought-provoking discussion exploring the opportunities, challenges, and future of AI in intensive care medicine.Discover how new forms of intelligence could reshape the way we care for the sickest patients — and what clinicians need to know now. Listen to the episode!

May 13, 202643 min

Advanced Practice in Nursing and Allied Health Professionals

What does advanced practice really look like in the ICU? In this podcast episode, we are joined by two advanced intensive care practitioners who share their roles, career journeys, and impact within the multidisciplinary team.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, and innovation.Join us to discover how advanced practice professionals are shaping patient care and redefining teamwork in the ICU.

May 11, 202623 min

Unmet Needs in PICS: Are We Measuring What Matters?

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 are capturing the outcomes that matter most to patients and families.Join us as we discuss the challenges of measuring physical, cognitive, and psychological recovery after ICU, the gaps that still exist in long-term follow-up, and how intensive care teams can move toward more patient-centred outcomes and meaningful recovery.

May 6, 202633 min

Current state of AI in health and healthcare

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare—but what does it really mean for the intensive Care Unit (ICU)? In this episode, we are honoured to welcome Prof. Derek Angus, who explores the challenges of integrating AI into clinical practice, the barriers slowing its adoption in intensive care, and its potential impact on the healthcare workforce.Will AI replace clinicians, reshape roles, or empower better care? And should every physician become AI-literate?Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of intensive care in the age of AI.

April 22, 202618 min

Healthcare crisis: can innovation be the answer?

Can innovation really transform the future of intensive care?Join the first episode of the ESICM podcast series, The Future of Intensive Care. Prof. Maurizio Cecconi joins Dr Massimiliano Greco to explore how innovation can address key healthcare challenges—from workforce shortages to sustainability pressures.Moving beyond the buzzword, this episode unpacks what meaningful innovation looks like in the ICU and how it can be translated into real impact at the bedside.

April 8, 202631 min

Redefining Precision Nutrition: Where Science Meets the patient’s bedside

In this episode of the educational podcast, we explore what precision nutrition truly means in intensive care. While the concept is widely discussed in research, many studies remain descriptive or rely mainly on adjusted data, raising important questions about their real clinical impact. Together with the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Prof. Kenneth B. Christopher, we examine how current research can move beyond theory and be translated into meaningful, practical approaches at the patient’s bedside.

March 18, 202624 min

Why does renal recovery from AKI matter to us intensivists?

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a frequent complication in critically ill patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. However, the clinical relevance of AKI extends well beyond the acute episode. Renal recovery plays a crucial role in determining long-term patient outcomes, including the risk of chronic kidney disease, long-term dialysis dependence, and overall quality of life after ICU discharge.In this podcast, we explore why renal recovery from AKI is particularly important for intensivists. The discussion addresses different patterns of renal recovery, key factors influencing recovery in critically ill patients, and how ICU management strategies may impact kidney outcomes.Join experts Melanie Meersch and Celine Monard, and hosts Beatrice Brunoni and Thilo von Groote, as they share their perspectives and insights on this important topic in intensive care.