Conferences & Events

Introduction

The 4th Congress of the Iraqi Society of Anesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine (IQSAN Congress 2023)was one of Iraq’s landmark scientific medical events. It brought together leading anesthesiologists, intensivists, and pain medicine specialists from Iraq and abroad. The congress was held on 11–12 August 2023 at the Babylon Rotana Hotel, Baghdad, organized by ISIN for Training and Development.

Objectives

• Provide a platform for exchanging knowledge and expertise among Iraqi anesthesiologists.
• Showcase the latest innovations and technologies in anesthesia, intensive care, and pain medicine.
• Promote professional development and scientific research.
• Create opportunities for collaboration and scientific partnerships.
• Strengthen patient safety and improve healthcare quality.

Scientific Themes

The congress featured scientific sessions and specialized workshops covering:

• Basic and advanced pain management.
• Anesthesia in organ transplantation.
• Critical care anesthesia for adults and pediatrics.
• Regional anesthesia and nerve blocks.
• Difficult airway management and intubation techniques.
• Intensive care (mechanical ventilation, ECMO, brain injury, antimicrobial resistance).
• Cardiac, thoracic, obstetric, and pediatric anesthesia.
• Patient safety, quality, and risk management.

Key Activities

• Hands-on training workshops led by local and international experts.
• Scientific presentations from sponsoring companies on new medical devices and services.
• Iraqi research discussions on topics such as:
  • Complications of anesthesia in renal transplantation.
  • Pain management in cancer patients.
  • CPR training and outcomes among medical students.
  • Modern interventional approaches in regional anesthesia and pain medicine.

Participation

• Attended by anesthesiologists from across Iraq, with participation from international organizations.
• Sessions accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Distinguished by an interactive environment bridging Iraqi expertise with regional and international knowledge—enhancing Iraq’s role as an active member of the global anesthesia and critical care community.