ESICM Talk

ESICM

Mechanical Ventilation

Intensive Care Medicine

Sepsis

Intensive Care

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

Inspiratory Muscle Training

Intensive Care Unit

Esophageal Pressure Monitoring

Respiratory Muscle Weakness

TTP

Quality Of Life

Biomarkers

Transmural Pressure

Weaning Failure

European Society Of Intensive Care Medicine

ARDS

European Society Of Intensive Care Medicine Guidelines

Acute Kidney Injury

Brain Ultrasound

Neurocritical Care

European Society of Intensive Medicine Talks

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	100	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceHealth & Fitness

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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 ... more

Yesterday • 18 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 advanta... more

8 Jun 2026 • 38 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 st... more

27 May 2026 • 25 min • Most popular

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 cli... more

20 May 2026 • 8 min

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Recent Guests

Hanna Rosniak

Clinician scientist focused on recovery from sepsis; co-leader of sepsis research group

University Hospital Geneva, Switzerland

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

Hendrik Bracht

Expert in antibiotic therapy and novel infection diagnostics in the ICU

University Hospital Bielefeld, Germany

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

John Laffey

Professor of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

University of Galway / Galway University Hospitals

Episode: Large language models in the ICU

Maurizio Cecconi

Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, past ESICM president, innovator

Universities/ESICM (as referenced in episode)

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

Melanie Meersch

Expert in acute kidney injury including renal replacement therapy and post-ICU outcomes

Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Münster, Germany

Episode: Why does renal recovery from AKI matter to us intensivists?

Celine Monard

Expert in AKI, cardiology, and renal recovery

University Hospital Lyon, France

Episode: Why does renal recovery from AKI matter to us intensivists?

Jan Klaassen

Professor of neurology and director of Critical Care Neurology and Hospitalist Neurology

Columbia University

Episode: Covert Consciousness

Anne-Francoise Wazou

Intensivist Head of Post-ICU Follow-Up Clinic

University Hospital Lige, Belgium

Episode: Post ICU outcomes and follow up

Nancy Kentish Barnes

Sociologist working with the Famirrea Research Group in Paris

Famirrea Research Group

Episode: A randomised controlled trial of a nurse facilitator to promote communication for family members of critically ill patients

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Apple Podcasts	#240	United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts	#107	Argentina/Science
Apple Podcasts	#206	Belgium/Science
Apple Podcasts	#217	Singapore/Science
Apple Podcasts	#224	Japan/Science

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Large language models in the ICU

Q: Can we trust them for medical diagnosis or should they be treated only as first drafts?

They should be treated as first drafts that generate plausible but not guaranteed correct content; clinicians must sense-check, review, and apply their own knowledge, especially since models may reflect biases and overfit training data.

Large language models in the ICU

Q: Where do large language models generally add value today in the ICU, beyond the hype we often hear about?

They can help by analysing large amounts of unstructured data to produce patient summaries, present data accessibly to multiple teams, and simplify text for patients and families, with potential predictive uses, though their outputs require careful review and context from clinicians.

Healthcare crisis: can innovation be the answer?

Q: What are the key factors that bring innovation into practice, and what barriers remain for implementing AI and other technologies in ICUs?

Key factors include multidisciplinary collaboration, interoperable IT systems, and a culture that supports sharing and scaling solutions. Barriers include silos in data and devices, lack of collaboration with data scientists, and the need to build infrastructure that can deploy algorithms in real-time at the bedside.

Healthcare crisis: can innovation be the answer?

Q: The word innovation is used a lot in health care. From your perspective, what does meaningful innovation actually mean in the ICU?

Meaningful innovation is a change in the ability to treat patients better and more efficiently, which may come from new processes, new ways of working, or new treatments—not just new gadgets. It requires translating trials into bedside practice and coupling invention with implementation.

Covert Consciousness

Q: What are the implications of a diagnosis of covert consciousness?

Diagnosis indicates that the patient may be aware and should be communicated with, influencing prognosis and treatment decisions.

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Content focuses primarily on critical care, particularly in intensive medicine. The discussions often involve cutting-edge research, clinical guidelines, and innovative strategies in patient management within the intensive care unit (ICU). Notable topics include post-intensive care syndrome, family-centered care, and the psychological impacts of ICU experiences on patients and their families. A unique aspect is the emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach, addressing not just the medical aspects but also psychological and communicative issues in the ICU. Experts from various fields engage in profound discussions, making it invaluable for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance both clinical knowledge and patient outcomes in critical car... more

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2. Hendrik Bracht
3. John Laffey
4. Maurizio Cecconi
5. Melanie Meersch
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