Because
Brain Matters.
Anaesthesia staff worldwide are not fully utilising the information EEG monitors provide. We are here to change that — through hands-on, evidence-based training that enables clinicians to integrate EEG into brain-protective, patient-centred care.
"After your course I feel I have crossed a threshold — I actually understand the concepts properly. I left Denmark with new knowledge and am excited to incorporate it into my practice." — Martin, Norway
Welcome to The Safe Brain Initiative EEG Bootcamp for Anaesthesia.
We are dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by anaesthesia staff in tailoring the administration of hypnotics for sedation during general anaesthesia to suit the unique needs of each patient.
We recognize that the sensitivity and need for hypnotics can vary widely among patients, and that inadequate exposure to sedatives over longer periods can lead to adverse outcomes, especially those affecting the brain.
To address this challenge, we offer a comprehensive training program that focuses on the use of EEG monitors to assess the level of hypnosis during anaesthesia. While EEG monitors have become widespread, we have noticed that many anaesthesia staff do not fully utilize the information provided by the EEG activity, such as raw traces or its representation in density spectral arrays, or associated parameters to guide and fine-tune anaesthesia practice.
Most often, heavily processed indices are used as the only source of information for guidance. Unfortunately, this processed information only partially reflects the complete EEG information. To fully appreciate the information of EEG-derived indices, it is essential to understand how the raw EEG and the derived parameters interact during anaesthesia.
Our EEG Bootcamp for Anaesthesia is designed to enable course participants to fully integrate the EEG and its sub-parameters and the processed EEG values in a patient-centred and brain-protective approach in real-world clinical settings. By the end of the training program, participants will have gained the knowledge and skills to fully utilize the EEG monitor to optimize the administration of hypnotics for sedation during general anaesthesia, leading to better outcomes for their patients.
A progressive learning path
Three distinct levels — each with a standardised, expert-reviewed, internationally curated curriculum. Start where you are, advance as you grow.
Everything you need.
6-hour in-person programA foundational day covering the essential principles of EEG interpretation and neuromonitoring. Through quizzes, clinical case discussions, and talks from local and international experts, you will gain the knowledge to integrate EEG into your daily practice.
- ·Why bother with EEG? Clinical impact and patient outcomes
- ·Technical fundamentals of EEG technology
- ·Reading raw EEG traces and density spectral arrays
- ·Practical tips from international experts
- ·Interactive case-based learning
All anaesthesia staff — no prior EEG experience required.
Everything you want.
Full-day in-person programAfter completing BASIC, this session dives deeper into EEG applications across specialised settings — induction, emergence, ICU, frail patients, and paediatrics. Complex case discussions from OR and ICU of leading international EEG centres.
- ·EEG at induction and emergence
- ·Neuromonitoring in the ICU
- ·EEG in elderly and frail patients
- ·Paediatric applications
- ·Complex case discussions from international centres
Participants who have completed SBI Bootcamp BASIC.
Everything we know.
Monthly online lectures (CME-accredited)Designed for those aiming to become true EEG experts. Monthly Zoom sessions with international thought leaders, complex clinical case discussions, and CME-accredited content to consolidate long-term EEG expertise.
- ·Monthly Zoom lectures with thought leaders
- ·Advanced case-based content
- ·CME-accredited curriculum
- ·Direct access to international EEG faculty
- ·Path toward SBI EEG certification
ADVANCED graduates seeking clinical mastery.
Find a Bootcamp near you
Events are organised by continent → region → country. Each event has a dedicated contact person.
Europe
Americas
Asia
In Planning
Dates and locations are tentative and subject to change.
Europe
Americas
EEG Bootcamp Consortium
We are dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by anaesthesia staff in tailoring the administration of hypnotics for sedation during general anaesthesia to suit the unique needs of each patient.
Anesthesiologist and Intensivist; Leadership-team Intensive Care, Nykoebing Falster Hospital.
Anesthesiologist at the University Hospital Tübingen. Researcher at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen.
COMING SOON
Organizational Officer @ SBI, Dep. of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Clinical Nurse Specialist. Dep. of Anaesthesia Nykoebing Falster Hospital & Responsible Nurse and co-founder of the SBI.
Founder and Chief Researcher, Safe Brain Initiative. Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota. Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota Medical School.
The Neuromonitoring Lab. Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care. TUM School of Medicine, Technical University Munich, Munich Germany.
COMING SOON
Associate Professor Dep. of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Deputy Director of the Dept. of Anesthesia, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald.
Deputy Director of the Dept. of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Germany.
Research supporting our methodology
The SBI EEG Bootcamp curriculum is grounded in peer-reviewed evidence. Key publication from our consortium:
— Full evidence library available to SBI members.
Interested in hosting a Bootcamp at your institution?
We work with hospitals and training programmes worldwide to bring world-leading neuromonitoring expertise to your team. Whether you are in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, or beyond — reach out and let's make it happen.
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