Congress
BAT Annual Congress 2025
This year's annual BAT Congress will focus on the future developments and challenges within the field of anesthesia. It would explore a range of themes, including the latest innovations in anesthesia technology, such as advanced machines, artificial intelligence, and digital tools that enhance patient care. The conference would also discuss future trends in patient safety, highlighting new guidelines, reducing the use of anesthetic gases that contribute significantly to CO₂ emissions. Educational workshops would address the skills and knowledge that future anesthesiologists need to adapt to ongoing technological and clinical changes.
Programme
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
08.00 Registration and Coffee
08.30 Welcome
Dr. Charlotte Doise (President BAT)
Session I
08.35 Anesthesia for space exploration
Dr. Barbara Versyck
09.00 Bridging the gap: Seamlessly integrating prehab, education and postop monitoring into ERAS pathways
Prof. Dr. Danny Hoogma
09.25 The future of regional anesthesia: what is next?
Dr. Imré Van Herreweghe
09.50 Target Controlled Infusion: Why should we switch to the Eleveld PKPD models?
Prof. Dr. Hugo Vereecke
10.15 Coffee Break
10.45 Workshops
12.15 Lunch
Session II
13.15 Is OFA the best approach to block inflammation, the next step in anesthesia besides hypnosis and
sympathetic stress relief?
Prof. Dr. Jan Mulier
13.40 AI Generation: a view from within the virtual hospital
Dr. Laurens Minsart
14.05 Future of learning: simulation. How can we better integrate this into the current curriculum?
Dr. Bas Bruneel
14.30 Closing ceremony
Dr. Marie-Camille Vanderheeren (Vicepresident BAT)
SPEAKERS
Dr. Barbara Versyck
Anesthesiologist, AZ Turnhout
Prof. Dr. Danny Hoogma
Anesthesiologist, UZ Leuven
Dr. Imré Van Herreweghe
Anesthesiologist, ZOL Genk
Prof. Dr. Hugo Vereecke
Anesthesiologist, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge
Prof. Dr. Jan Mulier
Anesthesiologist, UZ Gent
Dr. Laurens Minsart
Anesthesiologist, CUH/SIVUH
Dr. Bas Bruneel
Anesthesiologist, UZ Gent
Practical information
Location
KBC Hoofdkantoor Brussel
Havenlaan 2
B-1000 Brussels
Registration fees
Resident/Fellow €35,00
Licensed Practitioner €50,00
Other €50,00
RIZIV / INAMI
Accreditation will be requested.
Sponsors - Exhibitors
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