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Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recent Publications

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Methodological Definition and Validation of the Intracranial Pressure-End-Tidal CO2 Slope (IESlope): Characterization and Clinical Relevance in Traumatic Brain Injury

Marco Bonfanti, Rosalia Zangari, Ferdinando L. Lorini, Tommaso Togni, Fabio Micheli, Andrea Briolini, Luigi A. Lanterna, Simona Serioli, Rita Bertuletti, Simonetta Gerevini, Ezio Bonanomi, Francesco Biroli, Paolo Gritti

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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.

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Is 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.

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What 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.

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Research 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

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