5th ESRA Video Competition: A Showcase of Anesthesia Excellence

The 5th ESRA Video Competition on 7 September 2023 in Paris during the 6th World Congress on Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine

The ESRA Video Competition, held on Thursday, 7^th September, was a echoing success, highlighting the incredible talent and innovation within our community.

Our esteemed jury had the challenging task of selecting six finalists from a pool of outstanding submissions. These finalists, whose videos covered a range of anesthesia topics, were invited to attend the session and present their work to the audience.

Here is a recap of the outstanding finalists and their videos:

Ultrasound Guided Pudendal Nerve Block, by Vicente Roqués

PENG Block Education (with a twist), by JJ Debenham, David Burckett-St. Laurent & Michael Getty

PVI (Periarticular Vasoconstrictor Infiltration) for Knee Surgery, by Vicente Roqués

Bier Block Basics, by Joana van der Kellen & Verónica Eckardt

Patient Education Video to Facilitate Informed Consent for Anaesthetics, by Jake Flower

Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (NIVATS), by Thierry Garnier

With the stage set and anticipation in the air, attendees gathered to witness the finalists’ remarkable work and to vote for their favorites via the conference app.

Each finalist took the stage with enthusiasm, introducing their video and sharing insights into the valuable knowledge and techniques conveyed. After each presentation, the audience was treated to the screening of the respective video, providing a visual and educational experience for all attendees.

Following the presentations and video screenings, the moment of truth arrived: the voting process. All attendees, including our esteemed jury, had the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite video using the conference app. It was a testament to the quality of the submissions that choosing a winner was no easy task.

Without further ado, we are delighted to announce the well-deserved winners of the ESRA Video Competition:

• 🥇 1st Prize (€1,000): Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (NIVATS), by Thierry Garnier

Jury member Paolo Grossi congratulating 1st winner Thierry Garnier

• 🥈 2nd Prize (€750): Bier Block Basics, by Joana van der Kellen & Verónica Eckardt

Jury member Clara Lobo congratulating 2nd winners Joana van der Kellen & Verónica Eckardt

• 🥉 3rd Prize (€500): PENG Block Education (with a twist), by JJ Debenham, David Burckett-St. Laurent & Michael Getty

Jury member Ana Patricia Pereira congratulating 3rd winner JJ Debenham

Congratulations to all who participated sending their videos, to the 6 finalists and to our winners! Your dedication to advancing knowledge in the field of anesthesia is truly commendable, and your videos have made a lasting impact on our community.

We would like to extend our gratitude to all participants, finalists, and attendees for making the 5^th ESRA Video Competition a memorable event. Your contributions continue to elevate the field of anesthesia, and we look forward to witnessing even more innovation and excellence in the years to come.

Thank you for being a part of the ESRA family, and we hope to see you at future events.