ERS International Congress 2023: highlights from the Respiratory Intensive Care Assembly

Area of Science:

• Critical Care Medicine
• Pulmonology
• Respiratory Medicine

Background:

• The 2023 European Respiratory Society International Congress convened in Milan, Italy.
• Assembly 2 (Respiratory Intensive Care) focuses on advancements in respiratory critical care.
• Early career professionals are crucial for the future of respiratory medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize key sessions from the 2023 European Respiratory Society International Congress relevant to respiratory intensive care.
• To highlight the latest updates in the management of acute and chronic respiratory failure.
• To provide insights into advancements in acute respiratory distress syndrome and mechanical ventilation.

Main Methods:

• Attendance at the European Respiratory Society International Congress by early career members of Assembly 2.
• Review and synthesis of conference sessions focusing on respiratory intensive care.
• Identification of key topics including acute respiratory distress syndrome and mechanical ventilation.

Main Results:

• The congress provided comprehensive updates on acute and chronic respiratory failure.
• Significant focus was placed on advancements in respiratory intensive care.
• Latest developments in acute respiratory distress syndrome and mechanical ventilation were presented.

Conclusions:

• The 2023 European Respiratory Society Congress offered valuable insights for early career professionals in respiratory intensive care.
• Continuous learning and staying updated on mechanical ventilation and acute respiratory distress syndrome are essential.
• These updates are critical for improving patient outcomes in respiratory failure.