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Current Opinion In Critical Care

Current Opinion in Critical Care delivers a broad-based perspective on the most recent and most exciting developments in critical care from across the world. Published bimonthly and featuring thirteen key topics—including the respiratory system, neuroscience, trauma, and infectious diseases—the journal’s renowned team of guest editors ensure a balanced, expert assessment of the recently published literature in each respective field with insightful editorials and invited reviews.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1070-5295
eISSN 1531-7072
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Hybrid open access available with APC (pricing listed on Wolters Kluwer site); optional $1,000 fee to print figures in color (online color is free).

Submission Instructions

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

Review Article

Title Page Include a title page within the manuscript file listing the article title, all authors and affiliations, and full contact details for the corresponding author (phone and email), plus disclosure of funding sources (e.g., NIH, Wellcome Trust, HHMI, others).
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of no more than 200 words with the subheadings Purpose of review, Recent findings, and Summary. Do not include references, and list 3–5 keywords.
Key Points Include 3–5 key bullet points after the main text, with each bullet limited to a single sentence summarizing the article.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the manuscript with an Introduction, a headed body with titled paragraphs, and a Conclusion. The text should be approximately 2,500 words, double-spaced, and avoid placing a subheading directly beneath a full heading.
Reference Format Use Vancouver numeric style with in‑text citations in square brackets. List the first three authors then 'et al.' (unless four or fewer). Mark key references from the last 12–18 months with one or two asterisks and include brief annotations.
Figures Upload figures as separate files (JPEG, TIFF, EPS, PPT, or Word) at 300 dpi or higher; do not embed in the manuscript. Provide titles and legends in the manuscript after the references and use Arial/Helvetica font size 7 for labels.
Tables Upload tables as separate files and cite them in the text; do not embed within the manuscript. Each table should have an appropriate title.
Additional Documents Include an Acknowledgements section with three separate statements: Acknowledgements, Financial support and sponsorship, and Conflicts of interest (state 'none' if not applicable). Optional supplementary files and an optional video abstract (≤100 MB) may be submitted for online hosting.
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Editorial

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are indicated.
Abstract A structured abstract is required; no specific abstract word limit or section headings are indicated.
Manuscript Editorial manuscripts are commissioned/invited only and must include a structured abstract and keywords; no specific overall word limit or section structure is specified.
References Use Vancouver style with numerical ordering in square brackets, listing the first three authors then et al. (or all authors if four or fewer), and using Index Medicus journal abbreviations; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be cited in the text, submitted as separate files (not embedded) in JPEG, TIFF, EPS, PPT, or Word format at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi; figure titles and full legends are placed in the manuscript after the references.
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Recent Publications

Editorial introductions

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10.1097/mcc.0000000000001353
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Current knowledge and perspectives in respiratory management for immunocompromised patients with acute respiratory failure

Guillaume Dumas, Laveena Munshi

10.1097/mcc.0000000000001349
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Mechanical ventilation in acute brain injured patients: balancing brain, lung, and diaphragm protection

Denise Battaglini, Chiara Robba, Nicolò Antonino Patroniti

10.1097/mcc.0000000000001350
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Lung-morphology-guided mechanical ventilation in ARDS patients

Elina Nazarian, Lieuwe D.J. Bos, Marry R. Smit

10.1097/mcc.0000000000001343
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How I monitor lung function during mechanical ventilation and veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for acute respiratory distress syndrome

Benedetta Fumagalli, Patrick Duncan Collins, Luigi Camporota

10.1097/mcc.0000000000001344
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Frequently asked questions

Is Current Opinion In Critical Care open access?

Current Opinion In Critical Care 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 Current Opinion In Critical Care?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Current Opinion In Critical Care is 3.4. 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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Does Current Opinion In Critical Care require a cover letter?

The author instructions do not specify a cover letter requirement for submissions.

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How much does it cost to publish in Current Opinion In Critical Care?

This is a hybrid journal offering optional open access. Authors of accepted articles may choose open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC) invoiced on acceptance and payable within 30 days; specific APC amounts are listed on the Wolters Kluwer Hybrid Open Access Journals page. Open access articles are published under a CC BY-NC-ND license, with a CC BY option available for approved funders. Authors affiliated with institutions that have read-and-publish agreements may be eligible for APC coverage. Color figures are free online; printing figures in color carries a $1,000 fee. No other mandatory author fees are described.

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Research Topics

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Acute Kidney Injury Research Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Renal function and acid-base balance Nosocomial Infections in ICU Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Abdominal Surgery and Complications Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Trauma Management and Diagnosis Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Disaster Response and Management Thermal Regulation in Medicine Nutrition and Health in Aging