European Society of Anaesthesiology

The European Society of Anaesthesiology and intensive care (ESAIC) holds the most prominent position in the community of anaesthesiologists and intensive care in Europe and elsewhere. Our Mission To aim for the highest standards of practice and safety in anaesthesia, peri-operative medicine, intensive care, emergency medicine and pain treatment through education, research and professional development throughout Europe. About the ESAIC The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) resulted from the amalgamation of the former European Society of Anaesthesiologists (ESA), the European Academy of Anaesthesiology (EAA) and the Confederation of European National Societies of Anaesthesiologists (CENSA) and holds the most prominent position in the community of anaesthesiologists in Europe and elsewhere. The Society is governed by a Board of Directors, a Council and the General Assembly. The Council is elected by Active members of the Society from each European country with a minimum of 25 Active members. The Board of Directors is elected by the Council. The General Assembly convenes at the time of the ESA's European Anaesthesiology Congress . The Society is comprised of Individual Members and Society Members. Society Members are represented within the ESAIC by the National Anaesthesiologists Societies Committee (NASC) which is represented on the Board of Directors and maintains direct links with the World Federation (WFSA).