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American Journal Of Critical Care

The American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC) publishes original manuscripts reporting investigations, advances, and observations across all specialties related to the care of critically and acutely ill patients. The journal encourages papers that promote collaborative practice and research and subjects all submissions to blinded peer review. AJCC provides both print and online content, including an OnlineNOW option where full text appears on the website and abstracts appear in print. The journal adheres to AMA style, COPE guidelines, and ICMJE recommendations, and requires ethical approvals, disclosures, and permissions as appropriate.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Nursing
Impact Factor 2.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1062-3264
eISSN 1937-710X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No author fees

Submission Instructions

American Journal Of Critical Care accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for all submissions and should include the corresponding author’s name, home and work addresses, telephone numbers, fax number, and email address.
Title Page Include a one-page, double-spaced title page as the first page with the manuscript title, running head, full author names with credentials and affiliations, corresponding author contact information, institutions where the work was performed, 3–5 CINAHL/MeSH keywords, acknowledgments, and funding/support.
Abstract A structured abstract of no more than 250 words is required for clinical and basic research, using the subheadings Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Write in the third person.
Key Points Provide a Summary of Key Points/Clinical Pearls with 4–6 bullet points and a brief 2–3 sentence introduction; upload as a separate file.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow ICMJE recommendations and organize the manuscript with clear, logical headings appropriate to the study; pages and lines should be numbered continuously.
Reference Format Format references per AMA Manual of Style, 11th ed.: number in order of appearance, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, in-text citations as superscripts or parenthetical numbers, list up to 3 authors then “et al.”; do not use footnote/endnote functions.
Figures Upload figures as separate high-resolution files (≥300 dpi), preferably TIFF or EPS; do not embed in Word/PowerPoint/Excel. Provide figure captions double-spaced on a separate page and upload graph data points as a separate Word text file.
Tables Upload tables as separate files, double-spaced with one table per page. Number tables consecutively, provide titles and column headings, and explain abbreviations in footnotes.
Additional Documents Each author must sign the AJCC Submission and Publication Agreement. Include ethics approval statements, patient consent for identifiable images, and written permissions for any copyrighted or third-party material. Disclose all financial conflicts, including statements of no conflict.
Word Count Research Articles should be 1500–3000 words, with a preference for no more than 3 tables and 3 figures.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should include full contact information for the corresponding author.
Title Page Provide a one-page, double-spaced title page with manuscript title, running head, author names/credentials/affiliations, corresponding author contact details, institutions of work, keywords, acknowledgments, and funding/support.
Abstract An abstract is required for Brief Reports. A structured abstract is recommended, but an unstructured abstract will be accepted; no specific word limit is stated.
Key Points Key points are not required for Brief Reports unless specifically requested by the editors.
Main Manuscript Headings Use clear headings appropriate to a brief report format and follow ICMJE recommendations; number pages and use continuous line numbering.
Reference Format Use AMA Manual of Style, 11th ed., with numbered references in order of appearance; Index Medicus abbreviations; up to 3 authors then “et al.”
Figures Upload any figure as a separate high-resolution file (≥300 dpi), preferably TIFF or EPS; do not embed in Word/PowerPoint/Excel. Provide a double-spaced caption on a separate page.
Tables Upload any table as a separate file, double-spaced with one table per page; number consecutively and include titles and footnotes for abbreviations.
Additional Documents Each author must sign the AJCC Submission and Publication Agreement and provide required permissions and consents as applicable; include ethics statements when relevant.
Word Count Brief Reports should be 750–1200 words, excluding abstract, table, figure, references, and any online-only material. Limit to 1 table and 1 figure.
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Letter

Cover Letter A brief cover letter is requested to accompany letters and should include the corresponding author’s contact information.
Title Page Include author name(s) and affiliation(s) and corresponding author contact details at the top of the letter or in a brief title page, as appropriate.
Abstract Abstracts are not required for letters to the editor.
Key Points Key points are not required for letters.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific headings are required; present the letter text clearly and concisely.
Reference Format If references are included, format them per AMA style with numbered citations in order of appearance and Index Medicus abbreviations.
Figures Figure requirements for letters are not specified; if included, submit as separate high-resolution files with captions on a separate page.
Tables Table requirements for letters are not specified; if included, upload as separate files and number/title appropriately.
Additional Documents No additional documents are typically required beyond standard disclosures and permissions if third-party content or identifiable images are included.
Word Count Letters should be 250–500 words.
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Recent Publications

Diagnostic Utility of an Intra-Atrial Electrocardiography Lead After Cardiac Surgery

Dillon J. Dzikowicz, Salah Al-Zaiti, Sukardi Suba

10.4037/ajcc2026302
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Buying Time: Maternity Leave Policies and Critical Care Nurses’ Return to Work

Adrianna Lorraine Watson, Daluchukwu Megwalu Tapp, Chelsey Young, Saydie Holyoak, Grace Houston, Brooklynn Nelson, Ashlynn Wood, Gabriela Marquez

10.4037/ajcc2026269
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Caring Beyond the Bedside: Family Bereavement Support in Critical Care

Margo A. Halm

10.4037/ajcc2026581
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Changes in Use of Physical Restraints in Intensive Care Unit Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nicolas Kumar, Robert B. Schonberger, Mayanka Tickoo, Zili He, Hung-Mo Lin, Clark Fisher, John Lutz, George Michel, Amit Bardia

10.4037/ajcc2026317
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Moral Injury Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses: Roles of Moral Resilience and a Healthy Work Environment

Sarah Sumner

10.4037/ajcc2026648
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Frequently asked questions

Is American Journal Of Critical Care open access?

No, American Journal Of Critical Care is a subscription-based journal. Access to articles typically requires a subscription or individual purchase, though some content may be available through institutional access or after an embargo period.

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What is the impact factor of American Journal Of Critical Care?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for American Journal Of Critical Care is 2.2. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for American Journal Of Critical Care?

Submissions undergo blinded peer review, a process that takes roughly 3 months. Authors selecting the OnlineNOW option may experience a faster turnaround from acceptance to publication compared with full-text print articles.

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Does American Journal Of Critical Care require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter is required and should include the corresponding author’s name, home and work mailing addresses, home and work telephone numbers, fax number, and email address.

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How much does it cost to publish in American Journal Of Critical Care?

No author fees are charged for manuscripts submitted to or articles published in the journal. The journal offers individual and institutional subscriptions; no article processing charges or page/color fees are specified.

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Research Topics

Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation