ArticleActa anaesthesiologica Scandinavica2026
Defining Critical Emergency Medicine (CrEM): A Delphi Study From Scandinavia.
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- Preserving patient safety in Nordic emergency care: concerns from Nordic anaesthesiology societies regarding development goals of emergency medicine.Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine · 2026Article
- Defining Critical Emergency Medicine (CrEM): A Delphi Study From Scandinavia.Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundCritical emergency medicine (CrEM) is one of four subspecialty pillars within anesthesiology and intensive care medicine, as defined by the Scandinavian Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (SSAI). Despite its recognized clinical relevance, a comprehensive definition of CrEM has until now been lacking. The aim of this study was to establish a consensus-based definition of CrEM and delineate its core components, competencies, and operational domains.
methodsA modified Delphi study was conducted among experts from the SSAI-CrEM education program. The process involved two iterative rounds followed by external validation with alumni from previous CrEM programs. Statements for evaluation were generated from participant essays and refined by a steering committee of experienced consultants. Consensus was defined as ≥ 90% agreement.
resultsOf 44 initial statements, 37 reached consensus and were organized into six thematic domains: (1) Core Function and Scope, (2) Competence and Training, (3) Work Environment and Challenges, (4) Interdisciplinary and Teamwork Approach, (5) Ethical and Decision-Making Responsibilities, and (6) Need for Research and Continuous Development. CrEM was defined as a physician-led, context-adapted subspecialty focusing on rapid stabilization, life-saving interventions, and high-acuity care across diverse clinical, and prehospital environments. The results emphasize the need for structured training, ethical competence, leadership in multidisciplinary teams, and ongoing scientific development.
conclusionCrEM constitutes a distinct and essential subspecialty within anesthesiology and intensive care medicine, bridging advanced emergency care across institutional boundaries. This study provides a structured definition and framework that may support curriculum development, clinical governance, and research initiatives within the field. Future work should aim to further validate these findings and guide the evolution of CrEM in both clinical and academic contexts. EDITORIAL COMMENT: This Delphi process report presents the practice and training concepts for critical emergency medicine as a subspecialty of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine in the Nordic country medical context. Perhaps particular for the Nordic countries, which combine medical specialty expertise and practice areas for perioperative medicine, intensive care medicine, pain medicine, and emergency (critical) prehospital care, this document describes current goals in susbpecialty education for the Nordic practice tradition for critical emergency medicine.
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