European Society of Regional Anaesthesia | ESRA

European Society of Regional Anaesthesia | ESRA The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy was founded in 1980. For more details feel free to visit our website: esraeurope.org
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Its objectives are to stimulate research, promote education, and train anaesthesiologists in Regional Anaesthesia, Pain Therapy, PoCUS and Peri-operative care. Its objectives are to stimulate research, promote education, and train anaesthesiologists in Regional Anaesthesia, Pain Therapy, PoCUS and Peri-operative care, in Europe and abroad. In 2024, its audience reaches 25,000 specialists including

8500 voting members. Membership grows by 10% per year on average, the Society gathering 17,000 followers on Facebook. In addition to its famous Annual Congress, ESRA presents various activities onsite, different European cities holding several accredited cadaver workshops, and the World Day. ESRA also offers accredited virtual activities like free webinars and newsletters as well as an e-congress and educational content through its Academy.

⏳ Time is running out.The abstract submission deadline for ESRA 2026 is just around the corner.📅 Deadline: 10 May 2026Do...
21/04/2026

⏳ Time is running out.
The abstract submission deadline for ESRA 2026 is just around the corner.

📅 Deadline: 10 May 2026

Don't miss your chance to present your research on the global stage.

➡️ Submit now: https://esracongress.com/call-for-abstracts/

📊 New PROSPECT Infographic: Caesarean SectionUpdated recommendations for postoperative pain management after elective ca...
20/04/2026

📊 New PROSPECT Infographic: Caesarean Section

Updated recommendations for postoperative pain management after elective caesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia – now available in a clear, visual format.

Key recommendations include:
✅ Intrathecal long-acting opioids (morphine 50–100 µg or diamorphine up to 300 µg)
✅ IV dexamethasone 8–10 mg
✅ Paracetamol & NSAIDs as basic analgesia
✅ Wound infiltration or fascial plane blocks if intrathecal morphine not used
✅ Joel-Cohen incision, non-closure of peritoneum, abdominal binders

🔹 Download & share the infographic: https://esraeurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PROSPECT-infographic_Caesarean-section_update_EN.png

🔹 Explore full recommendations: https://esraeurope.org/prospect/procedures/caesarean-section-2024/summary-recommendations-40/

Caesarean section is one of the most common surgeries worldwide and can be very painful. Poor pain control can delay rec...
17/04/2026

Caesarean section is one of the most common surgeries worldwide and can be very painful. Poor pain control can delay recovery and impact a mother's ability to care for her newborn.

PROSPECT has reviewed the latest evidence and released updated recommendations for pain management after elective caesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia.

🔹 Explore the summary recommendations: https://esraeurope.org/prospect/procedures/caesarean-section-2024/summary-recommendations-40/

🔹 Read the full publication: https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.70141

🚨Regional Anaesthesia in Emergency & Critical CareJoin Dr. Kirchmair, Lead Flight Physician for a HEMS base in the Austr...
16/04/2026

🚨Regional Anaesthesia in Emergency & Critical Care

Join Dr. Kirchmair, Lead Flight Physician for a HEMS base in the Austrian Alps, for an expert session on regional anaesthesia in emergency and critical care – drawing on his frontline experience managing critically ill and injured patients in demanding prehospital environments.

📅 Date: 28 April 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00–8:00 pm CET

✅ Free & open to all. Don't miss it.

🔗 Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217478223273/WN_Ud_snLHVQzGKpI5O3TD5bw

The 8th ESRA Infographic Competition is now open!Calling all creatives in regional anaesthesia and pain medicine.Submit ...
16/04/2026

The 8th ESRA Infographic Competition is now open!

Calling all creatives in regional anaesthesia and pain medicine.

Submit your infographic on:
✅ Regional Anaesthesia
✅ Perioperative Care
✅ POCUS
✅ Postoperative Pain Management
✅ Chronic Pain Medicine

Why Participate?
🇵🇹 Showcase your work in Lisbon at
🏆 Win prizes up to 500€
🌍 Gain international visibility

📅 Submission deadline: 3 July 2026

🔗 All details & submission: esracongress.com/infographics-competition

PROSPECT Guidelines for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair!Managing pain for one of the most common general surgery procedures?...
15/04/2026

PROSPECT Guidelines for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair!

Managing pain for one of the most common general surgery procedures?
The evidence is clear. Our PROSPECT infographic gives you the visual summary for optimal, opioid-sparing pain management.

Key recommendations include:

✅ Field block (e.g., ilio-inguinal) as the anesthetic cornerstone
✅ A single dose of IV Dexamethasone for enhanced recovery
✅ Local/regional analgesia over systemic opioids

📌 A must-save for every day-surgery unit and general surgeon!

➡️ Read the Full Guidline: https://esraeurope.org/prospect/procedures/inguinal-hernia-repair-2019/summary-recommendations-17/

🏆 Excellence deserves recognition.ESRA 2026 celebrates the brightest research with dedicated awards.💰 Best Free Oral Pap...
13/04/2026

🏆 Excellence deserves recognition.

ESRA 2026 celebrates the brightest research with dedicated awards.

💰 Best Free Oral Paper → Up to 1,500 EUR
💰 Best e-Poster → Up to 750 EUR

📅 Deadline: 10 May 2026

➡️ Submit now: https://esracongress.com/call-for-abstracts/

⚠️ Porto is almost full!8th ESRA Residents & Trainees Workshop📅 8–9 May 2026📍 Porto, Portugal Hands-on practice, real-ca...
10/04/2026

⚠️ Porto is almost full!
8th ESRA Residents & Trainees Workshop
📅 8–9 May 2026
📍 Porto, Portugal

Hands-on practice, real-case simulations, and expert guidance in a safe learning environment.
Secure your place before it's too late.

➡️ Register now: https://esraeurope.org/meeting/8th-esra-residents-trainees-workshop/

🐦 Did you know? Early Bird registration for the 43rd ESRA Annual Congress is open!Secure your place in Lisbon at the bes...
08/04/2026

🐦 Did you know? Early Bird registration for the 43rd ESRA Annual Congress is open!

Secure your place in Lisbon at the best available rate.

📅 9–12 September 2026
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
⏰ Early Bird deadline: 1 July 2026

Don't wait — prices increase after this date.

➡️ Register now: https://esracongress.com/registration/

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The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy was founded in 1980 to further regional anaesthesia in Europe. The first congress was held in Edinburgh in 1982 and since that year the society has gone from strength to strength, with a current membership of over 4,000 throughout Europe.