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The Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine

The Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine is an open access, peer reviewed journal providing multidisciplinary coverage of general acute and intensive care medicine, welcoming submissions in all fields of intensive care with the aim of assisting in publishing breakthrough research reports for better patient care in life-threatening conditions and providing quick access to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for critically ill patients. It is the official journal of the Egyptian College of Critical Care Physicians and welcomes original articles, reviews, letters to the editor, and case reports.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine
Impact Factor 0.3
Quartile Q4
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2090-7303
eISSN 2090-9209
Invitation Only No

Submission Instructions

The Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter No cover letter requirements are specified for this journal.
Abstract A structured abstract of 150–250 words is required with the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, and may extend up to 450 words when needed to comply with reporting guidelines (e.g., for systematic reviews and original research).
Manuscript Use IMRaD structure with the main headings: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion; no overall manuscript word limit is specified.
References Use an author–year citation style in the text, with a reference list alphabetized by first author surname and formatted according to the journal’s examples; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Embed figures and tables in the manuscript text, number them consecutively with Arabic numerals, ensure each has a clear legend/caption and is cited in the text.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Whether a cover letter is required is not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract of 150–250 words is required with the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions; for systematic reviews the abstract may be extended up to 450 words when necessary to comply with reporting guidelines.
Manuscript Use IMRaD structure with the main headings: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, with no more than three levels of displayed headings; no overall manuscript word limit is specified.
References Use an author–year citation style in the text and an alphabetized reference list formatted to the journal’s examples; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Number all figures and tables with Arabic numerals in the order cited in the text, provide concise captions/legends for each, and ensure consistent numbering and citation, including continued numbering for figures in any appendix; no maximum number of figures or tables is specified.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter Submission guidelines do not state whether a cover letter is required or specify any required cover letter content.
Abstract A structured abstract of 150–250 words is required with the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions; abstract length exceptions up to 450 words apply only to certain article types such as systematic reviews and original research, not typically to letters.
Manuscript Manuscript must follow the structure: title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion, with no specific overall word limit indicated.
References Use an author–year citation style in the text, with an alphabetized reference list formatted according to the journal’s examples; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Tables must be created with the word‑processor’s table function, numbered with Arabic numerals in the order cited, and include clear legends/captions, indicated units, adequate spacing, and footnotes using superscript letters or asterisks; no maximum number of figures or tables is specified.
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Case Report

Cover Letter No cover letter requirement is specified.
Abstract A structured abstract of 150–250 words is required, divided into Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions; for certain studies following reporting guidelines, abstract length may be increased up to 450 words.
Manuscript Use the structure: title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion, with a separate 'Statements and Declarations' section; no overall manuscript word limit is specified.
References Use an author–year citation style in the text, with a reference list alphabetized by first author’s last name and formatted per the journal’s examples; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Tables must be created with the table function, numbered consecutively, cited in the text, and include clear legends, units, sufficient spacing, and legible fonts; no explicit maximum number of tables is specified.
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Recent Publications

The ventilator-associated pneumonia lung ultrasound score versus clinical pulmonary infection score as prognostic indicators for ventilator-associated pneumonia

Tamer Salah Eldin Fahmy, Khaled Mahmoud Kamel, Khaled Farouk Ibrahim, Ahmed Rostom Abdul Monaem, Marwa Zaky

10.1007/s44349-026-00050-8
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Predictors of non-invasive ventilation outcome in acute exacerbation of COPD with hypercapnic respiratory failure: a prospective observational study from a tertiary-care respiratory unit

Rahul Kumar Gupta, Ruchi Dua, Veena Boswal, Suyash Singh, Anuradha Khandelwal

10.1007/s44349-026-00048-2
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Assessment of diaphragmatic excursion and thickening in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review

Daniel F. Perez, Juanita L. Rivera-Vargas, Marisol Trujillo-Conta, Francisco J. Salazar-Torres, Jose D. Charry

10.1007/s44349-026-00049-1
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Right ventricular dysfunction in critically ill patients; TAPSE and RV-TDs as applicable accurate predictors of right ventricular dysfunction: a prospective study in Egypt

Dina Ali Hamad, Mustafa Shaban, Muhammed Hossam Maghraby

10.1007/s44349-026-00047-3
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Diastolic posterior wall strain as a diagnostic tool for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in ICU patients

Ramy Khaled Abdelmonem, Rania Mostafa Elhussainy, Ebram Maged Eshak

10.1007/s44349-026-00045-5
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

After acceptance and completion of typesetting, authors receive proofs, and the article is then published online as the official first citable version (Online First) once corrected proofs are returned.

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Research Topics

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

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