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BJA Education

BJA Education, formerly Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, is a joint venture of the British Journal of Anaesthesia and The Royal College of Anaesthetists in the UK. It is also the official journal of The Faculty of Pain Medicine, The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

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Subject Anesthesiology

Impact Factor 2.6

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 2058-5349

eISSN 2058-5357

Invitation Only Yes

Cost Range Subscription: no open access publication fee. Gold open access fee: $3,440 excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

BJA Education is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Invited Submission

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Articles must not exceed 4000 words excluding references, key points, learning objectives, and MCQs. The manuscript must include a title page, biography, learning objectives, key points, manuscript text with references, tables with legends, and legends to figures, with no more than three heading levels used. The manuscript must include 3–5 MeSH keywords, up to five learning objectives, 3–5 key points, an acknowledgements section before the references, and a declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if applicable.

References Articles may cite a maximum of 45 references. References must use the format adopted by the British Journal of Anaesthesia. References must be numbered sequentially at first citation, cited in superscript at the end of the sentence after the full stop, and list more than six authors as three authors followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables Each article must include at least 2 figures, images or tables. Tables must appear in the main manuscript with their legends, while figures and other illustrations must be submitted as separate files and their captions or legends provided in the main document. Tables must be formatted simply without vertical rules or shading, and each figure or illustration must be numbered in sequence and accompanied by a legend.

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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

10.1016/s2058-5349(26)00033-8

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10.1016/s2058-5349(26)00032-6

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How team debriefings can transform anaesthesia culture

B. Grande, M. Kolbe

10.1016/j.bjae.2026.02.005

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Interventions for managing pain after traumatic peripheral nerve injury

T. Al-Ani, A.M. Hart, G. Sianos

10.1016/j.bjae.2026.02.006

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Analgesia and sedation in mechanically ventilated critically ill children

V.M. Mazandi, A. Grachen, K. Senthil

10.1016/j.bjae.2025.12.005

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 50 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription publication has no open access publication fee. Gold open access costs $3,440 excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Anesthesia and Pain Management Educational Robotics and Engineering Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Tracheal and airway disorders Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Nausea and vomiting management Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pain Management and Opioid Use Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Maternal and fetal healthcare Trauma Management and Diagnosis Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices