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Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine

Journal of Intensive Care Medicine (JICM) is a peer-reviewed monthly journal offering medical and surgical clinicians in adult and pediatric intensive care state-of-the-art, broad-based analytic reviews and updates, original articles, reports of large clinical series, techniques and procedures, topic-specific electronic resources, book reviews, and editorials on all aspects of intensive/critical/coronary care.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Impact Factor 2.1
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0885-0666
eISSN 1525-1489
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No author fees; optional open access via Sage Choice (APC applies).

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Provide a cover letter summarizing the study’s significance and fit for the journal, and list two potential reviewers and any opposed reviewers while disclosing potential conflicts.
Title Page Upload a separate title page with complete identifying information; it will not be shared with peer reviewers.
Abstract Submit a structured abstract of 250–300 words. For clinical trials, include the trial registry name, URL, and registration number at the end of the abstract.
Main Manuscript Headings Use the journal’s structure: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Text, References, Tables, Appendices. Figures and figure legends must be uploaded as separate files.
Reference Format Follow the AMA Manual of Style; ensure exact correspondence between in‑text citations and the reference list and update any preprint citations when a peer‑reviewed version appears.
Figures Upload figures separately as JPEG or TIFF at 300 dpi with captions; number them in order of appearance; color figures appear online in color at no cost.
Tables Include tables within the main manuscript file, numbered and titled; ensure each table is cited in the text.
Additional Documents Provide IRB/ethics approval or waiver details, consent to participate and publication statements as applicable, conflicts of interest, funding, data availability statement, Author Contributions, relevant EQUATOR checklist (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE), and any permissions for reused material.
Word Count Target length 4,800–7,200 words.
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Analytic Reviews

Cover Letter Include a cover letter explaining the article’s relevance to intensive care medicine and why it suits the journal. Provide names of two potential reviewers and any opposed reviewers, noting any conflicts of interest.
Title Page Upload a separate title page containing all identifying author information; this file will not be sent to peer reviewers.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of 250–300 words summarizing purpose, key findings, and conclusions. If clinical trials are discussed, include the trial registry name, URL, and registration number at the end of the abstract.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize the main document in this order: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Text, References, Tables, Appendices. Submit figures and figure legends as separate files.
Reference Format Format references according to the AMA Manual of Style; ensure every in‑text citation has a matching reference and update preprints to peer‑reviewed versions when available.
Figures Upload figures as separate files (JPEG or TIFF) at 300 dpi and number them in the order cited; color figures will appear in color online at no cost.
Tables Include tables within the main manuscript file (as part of the Tables section), each with a clear title and numbered consecutively; cite each table in the text.
Additional Documents Include required ‘Statements and Declarations’ (ethics, consent to participate, consent for publication, conflicts of interest, funding, data availability), an Author Contributions section, any EQUATOR checklist, and permissions for reused material.
Word Count Target length 3,000–7,500 words.
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Reports of Large Clinical Series

Cover Letter Provide a cover letter explaining the clinical importance of the series and its fit for the journal, and suggest two potential reviewers (and any opposed reviewers) with disclosure of conflicts.
Title Page Submit a separate title page with all author names, affiliations, and contact details; it will not be shared with peer reviewers.
Abstract Include a structured abstract of 250–300 words summarizing objectives, methods/series description, key findings, and conclusions; add clinical trial registry details at the end if applicable.
Main Manuscript Headings Use the journal’s standard order: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Text, References, Tables, Appendices; upload figures and legends as separate files.
Reference Format Use AMA style for references; ensure one‑to‑one correspondence between in‑text citations and reference list entries.
Figures Upload figures separately as high‑resolution JPEG or TIFF files (300 dpi), numbered in citation order; color figures appear online in color at no cost.
Tables Place tables within the main manuscript file, numbered consecutively with descriptive titles; ensure each is cited in the text.
Additional Documents Provide ethics approval details and consent statements as applicable, conflicts of interest, funding, data availability statement, Author Contributions, relevant EQUATOR checklist, and any required permissions.
Word Count Target length 3,000–7,500 words.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Include a brief cover letter explaining the context of the correspondence and its relation to a previously published article; you may list opposed reviewers.
Title Page Provide a title page with author names and affiliations as a separate file; it will not be sent to reviewers.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize as appropriate for a letter; include References as needed. Figures (if any) and legends should be uploaded as separate files.
Reference Format Format citations and references in AMA style with one‑to‑one correspondence between in‑text citations and the reference list.
Figures If figures are included, upload them as separate JPEG or TIFF files at 300 dpi with captions; number in the order cited.
Tables If tables are included, place them within the main manuscript file and number them consecutively.
Additional Documents Include conflict of interest and funding statements and any permissions for reproduced material; other declarations (e.g., ethics/consent) if applicable.
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Techniques and Procedures

Cover Letter Include a cover letter highlighting the procedural innovation or value to ICU practice and suggest two potential reviewers, along with any opposed reviewers and conflict disclosures.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with identifying information; this file is not shared with reviewers.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of 250–300 words summarizing background, technique/procedure, outcomes or implications, and conclusions.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow the journal sequence: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Text, References, Tables, Appendices; upload figures (e.g., procedural images) and legends separately.
Reference Format References must follow AMA style with complete correspondence between in‑text citations and the reference list.
Figures Upload figures (JPEG or TIFF) separately at 300 dpi with captions; number them in order of first mention; color appears online at no cost.
Tables Include tables in the main manuscript file, numbered sequentially with clear titles; cite each in the text.
Additional Documents Supply statements on ethics/consent where applicable (e.g., patient images), conflicts of interest, funding, data availability, Author Contributions, and any permissions for reproduced material.
Word Count Target length 2,000–6,000 words.
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New Technologies

Cover Letter Attach a cover letter explaining the novelty and clinical relevance of the technology for ICU practice and propose two potential reviewers, noting any conflicts; list opposed reviewers if needed.
Title Page Upload a separate title page with all identifying information; it will not be sent to reviewers.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract of 250–300 words summarizing the technology, context, key evidence or evaluation, and conclusions.
Main Manuscript Headings Arrange content as: Title page, Abstract, Keywords, Text, References, Tables, Appendices; submit figures and legends as separate files.
Reference Format Use AMA style for citations and references; ensure each in‑text citation has a matching reference entry.
Figures Upload figures separately (JPEG or TIFF) at 300 dpi; number sequentially; color figures will be published online in color at no charge.
Tables Embed tables within the main manuscript file and number them consecutively; each table must be cited in the text.
Additional Documents Include required statements (ethics/consents as applicable, conflicts of interest, funding, data availability), Author Contributions, EQUATOR checklist if relevant, and permissions for any third‑party material.
Word Count Target length 2,000–6,000 words.
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Recent Publications

Risk Factors Associated with the Onset of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock in Intensive Care Units

Alejandro Narváez, Cristian Agudelo, Clara Saldarriaga, Mariana Jimenez, Maria Robledo, Valentina Duque, Melissa Mejía, Violeta Cano, Camilo Lopez, Nicolas Arcila, Francisco Villegas, Fabian Jaimes

10.1177/08850666251412802
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Assessment of Annexin A3 as a Potential Biomarker for Sepsis in Critically Ill Patients: A Meta-analysis and Retrospective Cohort Study

Hong-xiang Lu, Cong-cong Ma, Xin-xin Ma, MM Da-lin Wen, Guo-sheng Chen, Fei Zhang, Gang Xu, Qing-hai Shi, An-qiang Zhang

10.1177/08850666251410538
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The Relationship Between Lactate Levels and Acute Kidney Injury Risk in Patients with Hemorrhagic Shock and Septic Shock: An Analysis Based on the MIMIC-IV Database

Zhexuan Chen, Lingfeng Peng, Huankai Zhang, Duo Yang, Zongqiang Chen, Guibin Xie, Liangqing Zhang

10.1177/08850666251411914
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The Superiority of AVAPS Mode of Non-invasive Ventilation in Combination with HFNC Over HFNC Alone in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated by Respiratory Failure

Jiaojiao Yang, Bingyan Ren, Chunmei Yu, Fenfen Chen, Guixiang Qin

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Ketamine and Esketamine for the Prevention of Delirium in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Nestor Cordeiro dos Santos Neto, Raimundo Pires Montenegro Neto, Esther Frota Gomes, Marina Carvalho Lima Mendonça, Diego Bastos Porto, Manoel Amora Albano Amora Neto, Lucilaide Oliveira Santos, Hildegard Loren Rebouças Santos

10.1177/08850666251410471
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Frequently asked questions

Is Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine open access?

Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine 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 Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine is 2.1. 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 Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine?

Manuscripts undergo single‑anonymized peer review with two independent reviews required for revise/accept decisions. Accepted articles are published OnlineFirst for immediate online availability once production is complete; specific timeline metrics are not stated.

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Does Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine and may include the names of two potential reviewers and any opposed reviewers, with attention to conflicts of interest.

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How much does it cost to publish in Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine?

This is a hybrid journal offering optional open access publishing through SAGE Choice and Open Access Institutional Agreements. Specific article processing charges (APCs) are set by SAGE and may vary or be covered in part or full by institutional agreements; authors should consult SAGE’s open access information for current pricing and eligibility.

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Research Topics

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy