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Publishes papers on original work in the fields of anaesthesiology, intensive care, pain, emergency medicine, and subjects related to their basic sciences. It also considers case reports and short communications of particular topical interest. It is the official journal of the Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine.
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Subject
Anesthesiology
Impact Factor
2
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0001-5172
eISSN
1399-6576
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access publishing fees may be covered.
Submission Instructions
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Work
Cover Letter
Acknowledged individuals must provide signed acceptance sent with the covering letter.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings background, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscripts should normally not exceed 3000 words excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions, and original research reports must clearly state the specific hypothesis or research question and aim of study at the end of the Introduction section. Any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools to develop any portion of the manuscript must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned and cited in the text, tables, and legends using superscript numbers.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in one file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have titles or legends that allow their meaning to be understood independently of the main text.
Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
The manuscript should normally not exceed 3000 words excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions, and original research reports must clearly state the specific hypothesis or research question and aim of study at the end of the Introduction. Any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools to develop part of the manuscript must be disclosed transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in the text, tables, and legends as superscript numbers.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in one file or as separate files. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of citation and include titles or legends that allow them to be understood independently of the main text.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Signed acceptance from any acknowledged individuals must be sent with the covering letter.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts must not exceed 350 words, with 250 words recommended. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings background, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscripts should normally not exceed 3000 words excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools must be disclosed transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in superscript in the text, tables, and legends.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in one file or as separate files. Figures and tables must be numbered in order of citation and include titles or legends that allow understanding without reference to the main text.
Systematic Review (Meta-Analyses)
Cover Letter
Signed acceptance from any acknowledged individuals must be sent with the covering letter.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscripts should normally not exceed 3000 words excluding the abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections. Any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools to develop any portion of the manuscript must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned and cited in the text, tables, and legends as superscript numbers.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in one file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have titles or legends that allow their meaning to be understood independently of the main text.
Systematic Topical Or Narrative Review
Cover Letter
Signed acceptance from any acknowledged individuals must be sent with the covering letter.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts are recommended to be 250 words and must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings background, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript
The manuscript should normally not exceed 3000 words excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections. Use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools to develop any portion of the manuscript must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in the text, tables, and legends as superscript numbers.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in one file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have titles or legends that allow their meaning to be understood independently of the main text.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Signed acceptance from any acknowledged individuals must be sent with the covering letter.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain a maximum of 1,000 words. Permission from the patient or the relatives must be obtained.
References
Manuscript must contain fewer than 10 references. References must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in one file or as separate files. Tables and figures must have legends that allow them to be understood independently of the main text.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings background, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript
The manuscript should normally not exceed 3000 words excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections. Any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools to develop any portion of the manuscript must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in the text, tables, and legends as superscript numbers.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in one file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have titles or legends that allow their meaning to be understood independently of the main text.
Clinical Practice Guideline
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be background, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript should normally not exceed 3000 words excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references. Clinical Practice Guideline manuscripts must include an outline of the clinical research question, PICOs, a systematic literature search, effect estimates for each patient-important outcome, evidence quality assessment and recommendations using GRADE or an equivalent system, and summary of findings tables. Clinical Practice Guideline submissions must include before the title page a page with the phrases 'What other guideline statements are available on this topic?', 'Why was this guideline developed?', 'How does this statement differ from existing guidelines?', and 'Why does this statement differ from existing guidelines?' each followed by a brief comment.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned and cited in text, tables, and legends using superscript numbers.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in one file or as separate files. Tables and figures must have titles or legends that allow their meaning to be understood independently of the main text.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should not exceed 500 words. Any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables
Letters to the Editor may contain 1 table or 1 figure. The manuscript may include figures and tables in the same file as the text or in separate files. Tables and figures must include titles or legends that allow them to be understood independently of the main text.
Recent Publications
The Use of Intravenous Clonidine in Postoperative Pain Management: A Scoping Review
Tórálvur Mohr, Emma Atsuko Tsuchiya, Mette Krag, Bitten Dybdal, Johan Heiberg
10.1111/aas.70329
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Anaesthetic Techniques for Cardiac Ablation—A Scoping Review
Mathilde Bang Fredensborg, Anne Færgemand Præstegaard, Sebastian Bach Fiege, Ann M. Møller
10.1111/aas.70323
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Abstracts from the 2026 Congress of the Scandinavian Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Reykjavik, Iceland, June 10–12, 2026
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10.1111/aas.70301
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Airway Management Practices in Burn Patients: A Protocol for a Scoping Review
David Schiött Rasmussen, Tórálvur Mohr, Thomas Kronborg, Emma Atsuko Tsuchiya, Martin Risom Vestergaard, Mette Krag, Nicolai Haase, Christoffer Clemmesen, Rikke Holmgaard, Camilla Strøm
10.1111/aas.70327
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Acute Pain During Intensive Care: Prevalence, Predisposing Factors and Pain Trajectories. A Prospective Multicenter Observational Study
Aleksandra E. Wlodarczyk‐Abou Elseoud, Maija‐Liisa Kalliomäki, Otto Mäkinen, Annika Laukkanen, Minna Bäcklund, Mitja Lääperi, Katri Hamunen, Anna‐Maria Kuivalainen
10.1111/aas.70322
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
11 days submission to first decision (median).
Reformat to Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A covering letter is referenced for signed acknowledgement statements.
Reformat to Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access publishing fees may be covered.
Reformat to Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
Nausea and vomiting management
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Pain Management and Opioid Use
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Renal function and acid-base balance
Tracheal and airway disorders
Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Thermal Regulation in Medicine
Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion
Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
Medical History and Innovations
Delphi Technique in Research
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies