Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology publishes articles on all aspects of neuroscience in anesthesiology and critical care, including clinical neuroanesthesiology and neurocritical care, foundational neuroscience of anesthesiology and brain and spinal cord injury, and perioperative brain health. It is the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care and welcomes submissions from authors worldwide.
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Subject
Anesthesiology, Clinical Neurology, Surgery
Impact Factor
2.4
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
0898-4921
eISSN
1537-1921
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Hybrid open access option available; the open access processing fee is charged on acceptance and must be paid within 30 days for articles published open access.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Clinical Investigations
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. The main body must be organized under the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Up to 5 keywords are required, and any AI use must be disclosed during submission with AI-generated figures, tables, or images identified in their legends.
References
References must not exceed 40. Manuscript style should follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited as superscript numbers in order of first appearance, include only published or accepted material, list only the first three authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than three, and include a DOI for all journal articles.
Figures & Tables
Clinical Investigations must not exceed 5 figures and/or tables. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript text and must be uploaded as separate files. All figures require legends on a separate manuscript page after the references, and tables must be created with a word processor table tool and placed in a separate file.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Review Articles should not exceed 5,000 words. Review Articles should include an Introduction and present the findings using appropriate section and subsection headings, while narrative and scoping reviews must include an outline of the search strategy. Review Articles require up to 5 keywords, and any AI use must be disclosed in the manuscript with AI-generated figures, tables, or images identified in their legends.
References
Review Articles should not exceed 80 references. Manuscript style should follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be numbered as superscripts in order of first appearance in the text, and if a reference has more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by 'et al.'
Figures & Tables
Review Articles should not exceed 5 tables and/or figures. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript and must be uploaded as separate files. Narrative and scoping Review Articles must include original tables and/or figures.
Short Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words. The main text must be organized under the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include up to 5 keywords and include AI disclosures during submission, with any AI-generated figures, tables, or images identified in their legends.
References
References must not exceed 20. References must be cited as numbered superscripts in order of first appearance, and if a reference has more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by 'et al.'
Figures & Tables
Short Reports must not exceed 3 figures and/or tables. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript text and must be uploaded as separate files. Each table must appear on a new page with its title and explanatory legend, and all figures must have legends provided on a separate manuscript page after the reference list.
Research Letters
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript
Research Letters must not exceed 1000 words. Research Letters must be addressed 'To the Editor' and may be written as continuous text or divided into subsections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Up to 5 MeSH key words in alphabetical order must be included after the abstract, and a list of supplemental digital content must be included at the end of the manuscript file if supplemental material is submitted.
References
Research Letters must not exceed 10 references. Manuscript style should follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be numbered as superscripts in order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables
Research Letters must not exceed one table or figure. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript and must be uploaded as separate files. Each table must appear on a new page with a title and explanatory legends, and legends for all figures must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the reference list.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Case Reports. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Case Reports should not exceed 2,000 words. The main body must be organized under the headings Introduction, Case Description, and Discussion. The submission must include up to 5 keywords.
References
Case Reports should not exceed 20 references. Manuscript style should follow AMA style. References must be numbered as superscripts in order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports should not exceed 3 figures and/or tables. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript and must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the references.
Focused Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words. Main text must be organized under the headings Introduction, Current Evidence, Unanswered Questions/Future Research, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include up to 5 keywords, 3–5 key points, and an AI use disclosure during submission.
References
References must not exceed 40. References must be numbered as superscripts in order of first appearance in the text, include only published or accepted material, list only the first three authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than three authors, and include the DOI for all journal articles.
Figures & Tables
Submission must include at least one figure or table and no more than 3 figures and/or tables in total. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript and must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be created with a word processor table tool and each figure must have a legend provided on a separate manuscript page after the references.
Correspondence To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Correspondence to the Editor must not exceed 300 words. Correspondence to the Editor should be addressed 'To the Editor' and written as continuous text. AI use must be disclosed during submission, and any AI-generated figures, tables, or images must be identified in their legends.
References
Correspondence to the Editor must not exceed 3 references. Manuscript style should follow the American Medical Association Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be numbered as superscripts in order of first appearance, and if a reference has more than three authors, only the first three should be listed followed by 'et al.'
Figures & Tables
Correspondence to the Editor must not exceed 1 figure or table. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript and must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the references.
Recent Publications
Quality Improvement: The Fourth Pillar of Academic Neuroanesthesia
Keta Thakkar, Lallu Joseph
10.1097/ana.0000000000001158
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Does an Oxygen “Goldilocks Zone” Exist for the Injured Brain?
Jeffrey J. Pasternak
10.1097/ana.0000000000001132
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In Response to: Interpreting Phase-Specific EEG Signatures After Aortic Surgery: Vulnerability or Physiology?
Young Song, Hye Sun Lee, Dong Woo Han, Sujung Park, Sang Beom Nam, Hyejin Yang, Jayyoung Bae
10.1097/ana.0000000000001153
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From State to Trait: A Narrative Review Refining Our Understanding of Perioperative Anxiety in the Context of Awake Neurosurgery
Sebastian Zinn, Brett E. Youngerman, Gordon H. Baltuch, Raymond F. Sekula, Paul S. García
10.1097/ana.0000000000001154
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Airway Complications After Cervical Spine Surgery: A Focused Review on Recent Evidence and Perioperative Management
Ammar Siddiqui, Jason Chui
10.1097/ana.0000000000001152
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Page proofs must be returned within 24 to 48 hours of receipt. Articles are published online after finalization of page proofs. Reprints are normally shipped 6 to 8 weeks after publication of the issue.
Reformat to Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A covering letter to the Editor-in-Chief is required for authorship changes after original submission and for confirmation of permission when participant identifying details are retained.
Reformat to Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid open access; an open access processing fee is charged on acceptance and must be paid within 30 days for open access publication.
Reformat to Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects
Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
Thermal Regulation in Medicine
Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Epilepsy research and treatment
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Meningioma and schwannoma management
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments