EJ

European Journal Of Anaesthesiology

The European Journal of Anaesthesiology (EJA) publishes original, high-quality research across anaesthesia, intensive care, perioperative medicine, pain medicine, and critical emergency care, with preference for clinically relevant studies. It also considers experimental and technological work, education and training papers, commissioned narrative reviews, short scientific reports, and includes editorials, commissioned commentaries, and book reviews; routine clinical case reports are generally not considered unless exceptional. As the official journal of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC), EJA provides a platform for worldwide dissemination of pre-clinical, practical, and clinical research, highlighting recommendations, guidelines, clinical advice, and basic science. The journal specializes in expert rapid review with initial triage by the Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editors-in-Chief, and upon acceptance, provides free professional Language & Technical Editor support to enhance accuracy, clarity, and understanding.

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Subject Anesthesiology
Impact Factor 6.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0265-0215
eISSN 1365-2346
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Optional APC for immediate open access (pricing via Wolters Kluwer Open Health)

Submission Instructions

European Journal Of Anaesthesiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Submission guidelines do not specify whether a cover letter is required or what it should contain.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for original research articles, with prescribed headings according to study type and a maximum of 300 words, including the trial registration identifier and registry at the end when applicable.
Manuscript Organize the manuscript as Introduction, Methods (including ethics/consent/registration and statistical details), Results, and Discussion (including Conclusions), with Title Page, Abstract, Text, Acknowledgements, References, Tables, Figures, and figure captions on separate pages; no overall word limit is specified.
References Use Vancouver reference style with superscript Arabic numerals placed after punctuation and Index Medicus journal abbreviations, including superscript citations in tables and figures; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Do not embed figures or tables in the manuscript file; submit tables as separate Word files and figures as separate editable files. No maximum number of figures or tables is specified.
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Randomised Controlled Trials

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are specified, and a cover letter is not explicitly required.
Abstract A structured abstract (max 300 words) is required, with headings appropriate to the study type and the trial registration number and registry stated at the end.
Manuscript Use IMRaD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion/Conclusions), include 3–5 Key Points after the abstract, and limit the main text to 3,500 words.
References Use Vancouver style with superscript Arabic numerals placed after punctuation and formatted as 1,2,4,6 without spaces; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Do not embed figures or tables in the manuscript file; submit tables as separate Word files and figures as separate editable files (TIF, EPS, PPT, or similar) with line art ≥1200 dpi, photos ≥300 dpi, and text-containing images ≥600 dpi, and include a fully editable CONSORT flow diagram in Word or PowerPoint.
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Observational Studies (Cohort, Case-control, Cross-sectional, Case Series)

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are specified, beyond standard submission via Editorial Manager.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract up to 300 words, using headings appropriate to the observational study type and including the trial registration number at the end when applicable.
Manuscript Limit the main text to 3,500 words and structure it as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (including Conclusions), with subheadings aligned to STROBE and other applicable reporting checklists and with 3–5 Key Points after the abstract.
References Use Vancouver style with superscript Arabic numerals placed after punctuation and Index Medicus journal abbreviations; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Submit figures and tables as separate, non-embedded files (tables as Word documents; figures as editable TIFF, EPS, PPT, or similar high-resolution formats such as 1200 dpi line art and 300 dpi photos), numbered and cited in order, with legends on a separate page and no stated maximum number of figures or tables.
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Systematic Reviews (with or without Meta-Analysis)

Cover Letter No specific cover letter requirements are specified, beyond standard submission via Editorial Manager.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract up to 300 words, using headings appropriate to a systematic review/meta-analysis and PRISMA, and include trial registration at the end when applicable.
Manuscript Structure the main text as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (including Conclusions), and include 3–5 Key Points after the abstract. Maximum length of reports of systematic reviews is 3500 words.
References Format references in Vancouver style using Index Medicus journal abbreviations, with superscript Arabic numerals placed after punctuation and formatted as 1,2,4,6 for multiple citations; no maximum reference count is indicated.
Figures & Tables Use preferred figure formats TIF, EPS, PPT (or press-quality PDF if allowed) with line art at ≥1200 dpi, halftone images at ≥300 dpi, and images with text at ≥600 dpi; no maximum number of figures or tables is specified.
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Short Scientific Reports

Cover Letter If there are more than 4 authors, include a letter justifying the number of authors and detailing each author’s contribution.
Abstract A structured abstract of up to 300 words is required, using headings appropriate to the study type and including the trial registration number at the end when applicable.
Manuscript Prepare separate pages for Title Page, Abstract, Text, Acknowledgements, References, Tables and Figures, and figure captions, and submit a single main manuscript file in Word format (no PDFs). Short Scientific Reports should be no more than 1000 words.
References Reference list is limited to 7 items for Short Scientific Reports.
Figures & Tables Digital artwork should meet minimum resolutions (≥1200 dpi for line art, ≥300 dpi for halftones, ≥600 dpi for images with text), with grayscale for black-and-white and CMYK for color images.
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Editorials

Cover Letter No specific cover letter is required beyond the standard Editorial Manager submission process.
Abstract Editorials do not include an abstract.
Manuscript Editorials are usually commissioned, have a maximum length of 1,500 words, and must include a title page and acknowledgements.
References Use Vancouver style for references and limit the reference list to a maximum of 15 references.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript file and should be submitted as separate editable files (tables as Word; figures as TIFF/EPS/PPT or similar high-resolution formats).
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Recent Publications

Brugada syndrome: safe epidural anaesthesia for labour and subsequent emergency caesarean delivery

Peter Schulte, Julien Brocchi, Sébastien Buffler, Françoise Brand

10.1097/eja.0000000000002430
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Reply to: assessing the association between postpartum depression and caesarean section under general anaesthesia

Yu-Ting Hung, Si-Cheng Xie

10.1097/eja.0000000000002406
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2025 ESAIC and ESPA Guidelines on neuromuscular block in anaesthetised children: Indications, monitoring and reversal: Erratum

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10.1097/eja.0000000000002428
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Prophylactic esketamine to reduce postpartum depression in primiparae

Weijia Du, Zhiqiang Liu

10.1097/eja.0000000000002399
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Reconsidering the recommendation against self-reported metabolic equivalents of task in pre-operative assessment in light of emerging evidence

Hüseyin Ulaş Pinar

10.1097/eja.0000000000002391
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Frequently asked questions

Is European Journal Of Anaesthesiology open access?

Yes, European Journal Of Anaesthesiology is a fully open access journal. All articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.

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What is the impact factor of European Journal Of Anaesthesiology?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for European Journal Of Anaesthesiology is 6.8. 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 European Journal Of Anaesthesiology?

The journal specializes in rapid review and uses an initial triage by the Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editors-in-Chief before external peer review, though specific timelines are not provided.

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Does European Journal Of Anaesthesiology require a cover letter?

Cover letters are not universally required. Authors must use a cover letter to disclose any redundant or overlapping publications (including preprints) related to the submission and may be asked to attach copies of related works. For certain article types with authorship limits (e.g., Short Scientific Reports or Correspondence), a letter justifying more than four authors is required if the limit is exceeded.

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How much does it cost to publish in European Journal Of Anaesthesiology?

Specific publication charges such as APCs, page charges, or color figure fees are not stated. The journal notes that, upon acceptance, professional Language & Technical Editor support is provided to authors free of charge.

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