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Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine

Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is the official journal of the French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (Société Française d’Anesthésie et de Réanimation, SFAR) and publishes high-quality original basic and clinical research in anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine, and perioperative care. The e-only journal features a range of content including editorials, original articles (including meta-analyses), reviews, special articles, guidelines, letters to the editor, technical notes, and short communications. It adheres to the ICMJE Recommendations and follows the COPE code of conduct and guidelines, and is indexed in major international databases.

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Subject Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
Impact Factor 4.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2352-5568
eISSN 2352-5568
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC USD 3,050 (open access); no fees for subscription articles

Submission Instructions

Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is not explicitly required, but use it to justify any excess tables/figures or special considerations. For revised submissions, include a detailed response letter to reviewers.
Title Page Include a title page with a clear, informative title (no abbreviations), full author names and affiliations, corresponding author email, and any present addresses as footnotes.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of up to 250 words with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. List up to 6 keywords immediately after the abstract.
Key Points Highlights are optional but recommended. Submit 3–5 bullet points (maximum 85 characters each) in a separate editable file named “Highlights.”
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript as Introduction; Patients (or Equipment) and Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion, with clear reporting of endpoints, sample size calculation, and statistical analysis.
Reference Format Use the journal’s numeric style with square‑bracket citations in text and a numbered reference list in order of appearance; include DOIs where available.
Figures Upload figures as separate high‑resolution files (e.g., TIFF/JPEG/EPS/PDF); provide captions in a separate list and ensure all figures are cited in the text.
Tables Submit tables as editable text, numbered consecutively, and place them near the first citation or at the end of the manuscript; avoid duplicating data in the text.
Additional Documents Include the Ethical Statement form, ethics approval details and informed consent (as applicable), conflict of interest disclosures, and any required checklists (CONSORT for RCTs, STROBE for observational). Provide trial registration (for clinical trials) and declare any use of generative AI in a dedicated section.
Key Words A maximum of 6 keywords, using American spelling, for indexing purposes. Avoid general and plural terms and multiple concepts (avoid, for example, 'and', 'of'). Be sparing with abbreviations (only abbreviations firmly established in the field may be eligible).
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Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is optional but recommended to outline the review’s scope and significance and to note any justified deviations from word/figure limits.
Title Page Provide a title page with the manuscript title, all authors’ names and affiliations, corresponding author contact information, and any present addresses.
Abstract Narrative reviews should include a clear, informative abstract (unstructured). Systematic reviews/meta‑analyses require a structured abstract and should state the registration number (e.g., PROSPERO).
Key Points Highlights are optional but encouraged; include 3–5 bullet points (≤85 characters each) in a separate file to improve discoverability.
Main Manuscript Headings Narrative reviews may use headings appropriate to the topic. Systematic reviews/meta‑analyses should follow an IMRaD structure and PRISMA guidelines.
Reference Format Follow the journal’s numeric reference style with square‑bracket citations; ensure completeness and include DOIs where available.
Figures Upload figures (including any forest plots) as separate high‑resolution files with captions provided separately; ensure all are cited in the text.
Tables Provide tables as editable text, numbered consecutively, and place near first mention or at the end; avoid redundancy with the text.
Additional Documents Systematic reviews/meta‑analyses must include the PRISMA checklist and PROSPERO registration details, and state whether a protocol exists. Include the Ethical Statement form and conflict of interest disclosures.
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Special articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is recommended to explain the article’s special nature, relevance, and any coordination with a society or organization.
Title Page Include a title page with the manuscript title, all authors’ names/affiliations, corresponding author contact details, and any present addresses.
Abstract Include an abstract of up to 250 words; structured or unstructured formats are acceptable depending on the topic. Provide up to 6 keywords.
Key Points Highlights are optional but encouraged; provide 3–5 bullet points (≤85 characters each) in a separate file if included.
Main Manuscript Headings Use headings appropriate to the subject matter. Where applicable, clearly describe methods for consensus or evidence appraisal.
Reference Format Use the journal’s numeric style with in‑text square‑bracket citations and a numbered reference list in order of citation.
Figures Upload figures as separate files in approved formats/resolutions and supply captions separately; ensure all figures are cited in the text.
Tables Submit tables as editable text, numbered consecutively, and place near first mention or at the end; avoid duplicating text content.
Additional Documents Include the Ethical Statement form and conflict of interest disclosures; if society statements are involved, describe the development/validation process.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover letters are not specified as mandatory for editorials; if submitting an unsolicited editorial, a brief note explaining its relevance and context may be helpful.
Title Page Include a title page with the manuscript title, full author names and affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract Editorials do not have an abstract; include 2–3 keywords to aid indexing.
Key Points Highlights are optional but encouraged; provide 3–5 concise bullet points (maximum 85 characters each) in a separate file if included.
Main Manuscript Headings Editorials present perspectives or policy commentary and may be organized with headings appropriate to the topic; no specific structure is mandated.
Reference Format Use the journal’s numeric style with in-text citations in square brackets and a numbered reference list in citation order.
Figures If figures are included, upload them as separate high‑resolution files and provide captions in a separate list.
Tables If tables are included, place them near the relevant text or at the end of the file; submit as editable text and number consecutively.
Additional Documents Disclose any conflicts of interest. If applicable, include an Ethical Statement form (required for all submissions to this journal).
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Letters to the Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is optional; if responding to a published article, briefly identify the target article and the rationale for your comments.
Title Page Provide a concise title, list all authors (maximum five), affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract Letters do not require an abstract; include 2–3 keywords to aid indexing.
Key Points Key points are not required; optional Highlights may be submitted (3–5 bullets, ≤85 characters each) to summarize the core message.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the letter clearly around a single issue; no specific section structure is required.
Reference Format Use the numeric citation style with square‑bracket in‑text citations and a numbered reference list.
Figures If figures are included, upload as separate high‑resolution files with captions supplied separately.
Tables If tables are included, submit as editable text and number consecutively; place near the relevant text or at the end.
Additional Documents Provide conflict of interest disclosures; include ethics approval and informed consent if patient data or images are involved; include the Ethical Statement form.
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Recent Publications

CartoPhaRe: a nation-wide survey of clinical pharmacy activities in French Critical Care Units

Alexandra Plesa, Isabelle Goyer, Claire Chapuis, Elodie Matusik, Keyvan Razazi, Armand Mekontso-Dessap, Clément Ourghanlian, Laura Bouabdallah

10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101880
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Management of sleep disturbances in the ICU: a secondary analysis of the ESPRIT study

Florian Blanchard, Fanny Vardon, Isabelle Arnulf, Sylvain Gourier, Sébastien Clerc, Louis Chauvelot, Laurène Blum, Julien Lorber, Eva Fonsèque, Thaïs Walter, Olivier Collange, Alexandre Behouche, Cyril Cadoz, Emmanuel Rineau, Jonathan Chelly, Quentin Levrat, Pierre Simeone, Asaël Berger, Tifany Vatignez, Jordan Leray, Jérôme E. Dauvergne, Anna Gaubert, Magali Savalle, Alice Jacquens, Nolwenn Mainguy, Pierre Jaquet, Jean-Michel Constantin, Arthur James

10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101873
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Video vs. Conventional Double-Lumen Tubes for One-Lung Ventilation: A propensity-matched-cohort analysis

Yoann D. Elmaleh, Fehmi Kattou, Karim Guessous, Nabil Zanoun

10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101874
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General Anesthesia Versus Non-General Anesthesia in Young Adults Undergoing Thrombectomy

Junfang Wan, Gaoming Li, Shunfu Jiang, Yufeng Tang, Shitao Fan, Xiang Liu, Dongjing Xie, Linyu Li, Boyu Chen, Sheng Zhou, Zhenxuan Tian, Shuangzhi Wang, Xu Ting, Hua Ke, Lu Qianwen, Chenyang Duan, Fengli Li, Renjie Ji

10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101869
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Patients’ and physicians’ biased behaviours during pre-anaesthesia consultation: The BiPAC prospective survey study

Armand Joubert, Cedric Basquin, Anne Coustans, Helene Beloeil

10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101872
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Frequently asked questions

Is Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine open access?

Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is a hybrid journal, offering both traditional subscription-based publishing and open access options. Authors can choose to make their articles open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).

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What is the impact factor of Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is 4.7. 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 Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?

Submission to first decision is typically 3 days; submission to decision after review averages 37 days; and submission to acceptance averages 72 days.

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Does Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine require a cover letter?

Cover letters are not explicitly required for initial submissions. Authors may use a cover letter to justify deviations from recommended limits (e.g., excess tables/figures). When submitting a revised manuscript, a response letter addressing editor and reviewer comments is required.

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How much does it cost to publish in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?

This hybrid journal offers optional open access with an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 3,050 (excluding taxes). The amount payable may be reduced during submission if applicable. For subscription publication, no publication fee is charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Anesthesia and Pain Management Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

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