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Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care is a semiannual journal published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow. It has ISSN 2249-4472, online ISSN 2249-9539, and an impact factor of 0.3.

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Subject Anesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Impact Factor 0.3
Quartile Q4
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2249-4472
eISSN 2249-9539
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Journal does not charge authors or authors' institutions for submission, processing, or publication of manuscripts.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must be signed by all contributors. Cover letter must mention previous publications or presentations, the source of funding, conflicts of interest, and state that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors and represents honest work if not provided elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must summarize the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words excluding tables, references, and abstract. Manuscript must include a section describing the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data. Manuscript must include three or more keywords, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References References may number about 90. References must follow the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in superscript Arabic numerals within square brackets after punctuation marks, with journal titles abbreviated according to Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included at the end of the text after the references, figure legends must be included at the end of the article file, and images must be uploaded separately. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and each table must have a brief title.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter A covering letter is required and must be submitted with the title page/first page file. The covering letter must be signed by all contributors and include previous publications or presentations, the source of funding, and conflicts of interest.
Abstract An abstract is required for Original Articles.
Manuscript Original Articles may contain up to 3000 words excluding the abstract, references, and tables. Original Articles must be divided into Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Tables, and Figure legends. The title page file must include word counts for the introduction plus discussion, the abstract page must include three or more keywords, and any use of generative AI must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References Original Articles should include about 30 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited as Arabic numerals in superscript within square brackets after punctuation marks, with journal titles abbreviated according to Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables Tables must be provided at the end of the text after the references, figure legends must be included at the end of the article file, and images must be uploaded as separate files rather than incorporated in the blinded article file. Tables with more than 10 columns and 25 rows are not acceptable.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must be submitted as part of the title page/first page file. Cover letter must be signed by all contributors and include previous publications or presentations, source of funding, conflicts of interest, and a statement that all authors approved the manuscript and consider it honest work if not provided elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 1000 words excluding abstract and references. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Case report, Discussion, Reference, Tables, and Legends in that order. Manuscript must include Key-words, with three or more keywords, and disclose any generative AI or AI-assisted tool used and its purpose in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References References must not exceed 10. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned, cited as superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets after punctuation, and journal titles should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included at the end of the text after the references, figure or image legends must be included at the end of the article file, and images must be uploaded as separate files rather than incorporated in the blinded article file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order of first citation in the text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must be signed by all contributors and mention previous publications or presentations, the source of funding, and conflicts of interest.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must not exceed 500 words.
References Letter to the Editor may include up to 5 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited as superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets after punctuation marks.
Figures & Tables Tables must be provided at the end of the text after the references, and figure or image legends must be included at the end of the article file while images are uploaded separately.
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Recent Publications

Anesthetic Management of a Parturient Posted for Cesarean Section with Congenital Factor VII Deficiency

Nitu Puthenveettil, Sahla Shamsudheen, Arun Kuttil Varieth, P Anandajith Kartha

10.4103/joacc.joacc_108_25
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Peripartum Management of Extensive Bilateral Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Pregnancy Requiring Emergency Cesarean Delivery Under General Anesthesia

Pooja Sharma, Simran Jindal

10.4103/joacc.joacc_70_26
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Predictors and Management Protocol for Secondary Failure of Labor Epidural Analgesia: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Alrefaey K. Alrefaey, Atgiaa Gornas, Najia A. Abdalla, Athmart Alhadi Yusuf Ahmed, Hamada Mangoud, Hend Abo Shanab, Khalaf Elwadeya, Mohammed Hamed

10.4103/joacc.joacc_25_26
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A Comment on Outcome Reporting in a Trial of Epidural Ropivacaine During Labor

Ali Riza Ata

10.4103/joacc.joacc_46_26
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General Anesthesia in Emergency Cervical Cerclage: Deviating from Conventional Obstetric Practice – A Letter to Editor

Ashani Ratnayake, Sampath Gnanarathne, U. A. Isurindi

10.4103/joacc.joacc_15_26
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Appeals are processed within 6-8 weeks. Corrected proofs are expected within three days. Articles are published online as 'Ahead of Print' immediately on acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required. The title page/first page file serves as the covering letter, and the checklist states it should be signed by all contributors and include previous publication or presentations, source of funding, and conflicts of interest.

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What are the publication costs?

Journal does not charge authors or authors' institutions for submission, processing, or publication of manuscripts.

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Research Topics

Anesthesia and Pain Management Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Nausea and vomiting management Maternal and fetal healthcare Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Neurological Complications and Syndromes Pregnancy-related medical research Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Trauma Management and Diagnosis Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications Thermal Regulation in Medicine Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Pain Management and Opioid Use

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