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Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica

Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica is an open access journal with online manuscript submission via Editorial Manager. It publishes content including original studies, reviews, letters to the editor, and errata, and provides current issues and an archive. Print publication is handled by Universa Press. ISSN (print): 0001-5164. ISSN (electronic): 2736-5239.

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Subject Anesthesiology

Impact Factor 0.3

Quartile Q4

Open Access Type Open

ISSN 0001-5164

eISSN 2736-5239

Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that all listed authors significantly contributed to and approved the manuscript and that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere in print or electronically.

Abstract A summary is required for Systematic Reviews. The summary must be less than 300 words. The summary must be a single paragraph. The abstract should be structured with the subtitles Background, Objectives, Design and Setting, Methods, Main Outcome Measures, Results, Conclusions, and Trial Registration.

Manuscript Systematic Reviews must include 3 to 5 MeSH-compliant keywords after the summary and acknowledgements before the bibliography.

References References must use the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using superscript Arabic numerals, with all authors listed in the reference list unless there are more than six authors, in which case the first three should be followed by et al.

Figures & Tables Figures must not be inserted in the text and must appear on separate pages at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be on separate sheets. Tables must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and include concise legends, and a section containing figure legends must be placed at the end of the manuscript.

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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. The cover letter must state that all listed authors significantly contributed to and approved the manuscript and that it has not been published or submitted elsewhere in print or electronically.

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be less than 300 words. The abstract should be structured in a single paragraph. The abstract should use the headings Background, Objectives, Design and Setting, Methods, Main Outcome Measures, Results, Conclusions, and Trial Registration.

Manuscript The manuscript must include 3 to 5 MeSH-compliant keywords immediately after the summary and a separate paragraph before the bibliography for funding, conflicts of interest, and other acknowledgements.

References References must use the Vancouver reference system as adopted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References must be listed at the end of the paper, numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited in text with superscript Arabic numerals before punctuation, and list all authors' names and initials unless there are more than six authors, in which case the first three should be followed by et al.

Figures & Tables Figures must not be inserted in the text and should appear on separate pages at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be on separate sheets. Tables must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and accompanied by concise legends, and figure legends must be assembled in a section at the end of the manuscript.

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Conventional, Non-Systematic (Narrative) Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. Cover letter must state that all listed authors significantly contributed to and approved the manuscript and that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere in print or electronically.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words. Manuscript must include an Acknowledgement statement and 3 to 5 MeSH-compliant keywords after the abstract.

References References must use the Vancouver style adopted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using superscript Arabic numerals, with all authors listed in the reference list unless there are more than six authors, in which case the first three are followed by et al.

Figures & Tables Figures must not be inserted in the text and must appear on separate pages at the end of the manuscript, while tables must be on separate sheets. Figures must be clearly numbered in order of appearance and have legends assembled at the end of the manuscript, and tables must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by concise legends.

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Letter To The Editor

Abstract Abstract is not required for this article type.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must begin with 'To the Editor' and be written as a formal letter without subdivisions.

References Letter may include a maximum of five references. References must use the Vancouver system adopted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using superscript Arabic numerals, with all authors listed unless there are more than six authors, in which case the first three are followed by et al.

Figures & Tables Letter may include a maximum of one figure or table. Figures must not be inserted in the text and must appear on separate pages at the end of the manuscript. Figures must be clearly numbered in order of appearance, and each table must be on a separate sheet with a concise legend.

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Recent Publications

History and Scientific Contributions of the Department of Anesthesiology at Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent), Belgium

L De Baerdemaeker, L Herregods

10.56126/77.2.09

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The ‘young’ history of Anesthesia of the Antwerp University and University Hospital

M Vercauteren

10.56126/77.2.16

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History of Anesthesia in Belgium – VUB

C Verborgh, C Vanlersberghe, J D’ haese, D Vanhonacker

10.56126/77.2.12

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From Bolus of propofol to Automation in Intravenous Anaesthesia: A Historical Perspective with Key Contributions from Belgian Research

L Barvais, D Schmartz, A Joosten, S Coeckelenbergh, M Struys

10.56126/77.2.14

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Palliative care and the anaesthetist

L Harris, C Chang, P Paisley, P Mc Connell

10.56126/77.2.13

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

First decision within two months after initial submission. Pdf proofs are sent to the corresponding author within a few weeks after acceptance. Proof corrections should be returned within 5 days of receipt.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for any submission and must state that all listed authors significantly contributed, approved the content of the manuscript, and that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere in print or electronically.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal is open access and all content is freely available without charge to the user or the user's institution.

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Research Topics

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Anesthesia and Pain Management Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Pain Management and Opioid Use Nausea and vomiting management Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping Geological Modeling and Analysis Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Electrical and Electromagnetic Research Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Medical History and Innovations Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Tracheal and airway disorders

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