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Q: As Head of Assembly 2, what are you most looking forward to about this year’s ERS Congress?
I am pleased to meet the many motivated colleagues in our Assembly in particular. Assembly 2 is very dynamic with a great mix of young, motivated colleagues and older ones with a lot of experience in treating seriously ill patients. We will have great sessions with great speakers. The ERS lifetime award for Leo Heunks, former head of Assembly 2 is outstanding.
Q: What in your opinion will be the hot topics for respiratory intensive care?
The diaphragm in particular is playing an increasingly important role in patients with acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency. The development is very dynamic and we will hear some great presentations. The return to applied physiology is also an absolute highlight.
Q: Any highlights from the Congress programme?
The programme for Assembly 2 covers difficult topics from artificial intelligence and advanced technical developments in mechanical ventilation to end of life care. The most important must attend session for me is ‘Basics and advances of respiratory physiology in acute and chronic respiratory failure‘ (13:45–15:15, Monday 9 September). Beside the big data and RCTs we should focus more on applied physiology in respiratory medicine, the key for treatment of our patients.