First of all, I'd like to explore why it's so important to optimize ventilator settings in our ICU patients.

My name is Prof. Diederik Gommers, and I'm based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where I serve as Head of the Intensive Care Department and Professor of Intensive Care Medicine. My research specialization is in mechanical ventilation.

In my lecture, I will discuss strategies for optimal ventilator settings, focusing in particular on NAVA (Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist) and the use of electrical impedance tomography (EIT)—two innovative tools that help tailor respiratory support to each patient's individual needs.

I think this is a very well-organized congress, and the focus on fluids and fluid choice is especially relevant—these are core elements of our daily clinical practice in the ICU. It's great to see such a strong international faculty and a high-quality scientific program, which makes this event both educational and inspiring.