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Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

Current Opinion in Anesthesiology publishes expert review articles that discuss recent developments in the field and include annotated bibliographies of notable papers from the past 12–18 months. Articles are commissioned, follow standard peer review, and may be published through a hybrid open access option.

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Subject Anesthesiology
Impact Factor 2.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0952-7907
eISSN 1473-6500
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Hybrid open access option with an APC charged on acceptance; eligible authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.

Submission Instructions

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The structured abstract must be no longer than 200 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Purpose of review, Recent findings, and Summary.
Manuscript Review manuscripts must be approximately 2500 words in length, excluding references. Review manuscripts must include an introduction, headings and titled paragraphs subdividing the text, and a short conclusion paragraph. Review manuscripts must include 3-5 keywords, 3-5 one-sentence key bullet points after the main text, and an acknowledgements section with separate paragraphs for Acknowledgements, Financial support and sponsorship, and Conflicts of interest.
References At least 80% of the references must be from the review period published in the past 12-18 months. References must be in Vancouver style. References must be numbered in sequence and include the first three authors, or all authors if there are four or fewer.
Figures & Tables Reviews may include up to four additional elements in total as a combination of figures and tables. Figures and tables must not be embedded within the text and must be submitted as separate files. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, and figure titles and legends must be included in the main body of the text following the references.
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Recent Publications

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Editorial introductions

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Articles review literature from the past 12-18 months. For open access articles, the APC is charged on acceptance and should be paid within 30 days.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid journal. Open access is optional, with an APC charged on acceptance and payable within 30 days. Eligible authors under participating institutional agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.

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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 Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Nausea and vomiting management Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Pain Management and Opioid Use Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Medical History and Innovations Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Blood transfusion and management Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Tracheal and airway disorders Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Patient Safety and Medication Errors