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Medicina Intensiva

Medicina Intensiva is the official journal of the Spanish Society of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine and Coronary Units (SEMICYUC) and serves as a reference publication in Spanish for the specialty. It mainly publishes Original Articles, Reviews, Clinical Notes, Images in Intensive Medicine, and information relevant to the field, with all submissions undergoing a rigorous selection and peer review process.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0210-5691
eISSN 1578-6749
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid journal with optional open access (APC applies); authors pay charges for color images in print (online color is free).

Submission Instructions

Medicina Intensiva accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for all submissions, indicating the target section, summarizing the original contribution and relevance, confirming compliance with author instructions and ethics, and disclosing any prior submission/publication.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with manuscript title, all author names and affiliations, corresponding author contact details, declarations of interest, and word counts for both abstracts and the main text.
Abstract A structured abstract of up to 250 words is required with the headings: Objective, Design, Setting, Patients/participants, Interventions, Main variables of interest, Results, and Conclusions.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow the IMRaD format: Introduction, Patients and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Include Funding, Conflicts of Interest, Acknowledgements, and detailed Author Contributions.
Reference Format Use Vancouver style with superscript numbering in order of appearance and Index Medicus journal abbreviations; include DOIs where available. Limit the reference list to 40 items.
Figures Upload figures as separate high‑resolution files (e.g., 300 dpi for photos, 1000 dpi for line art) with captions supplied separately. The combined number of figures and tables must not exceed 6.
Tables Include tables as editable text within the manuscript or at the end, numbered consecutively with clear titles and explanatory footnotes. Combined figures and tables must not exceed 6.
Additional Documents Include ethics approval and informed consent statements as applicable, a completed Declaration of Interest, funding statement, and for clinical trials the CONSORT checklist, flow diagram, and trial registration number.
Word Count The main text must not exceed 3,500 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figure legends.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should note that the manuscript is a Review Article, summarize its contribution, confirm adherence to journal policies, and indicate if the review was proposed or commissioned.
Title Page Submit a separate title page with full author details, affiliations, corresponding author contact information, declarations of interest, and required word counts.
Abstract Provide an unstructured abstract of about 150 words summarizing the scope and key points of the review.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific structure is mandated; organize the review with clear headings appropriate to the topic to ensure a logical flow.
Reference Format Use Vancouver style with superscript numbering; limit references to a maximum of 80 and include DOIs where possible.
Figures Upload figures separately with appropriate resolution and provide captions; up to 6 figures are allowed.
Tables Include tables as editable text, numbered sequentially with titles and explanatory footnotes; up to 6 tables are allowed.
Additional Documents Include a Declaration of Interest, funding statement, and any ethics-related statements if applicable (e.g., when patient data or images are used).
Word Count Limit the main text to 4,000 words, excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends.
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Special Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required specifying that the submission is a Special Article, outlining its origin (e.g., society guideline, consensus) and relevance, and confirming compliance with ethical and authorship policies.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with author and group information, affiliations, corresponding author contact, declarations of interest, and word counts.
Abstract Include an unstructured abstract of approximately 150 words in English, and a Spanish Resumen of similar length.
Main Manuscript Headings No fixed structure is mandated; use clear section headings suitable for guidelines, consensus statements, or reviews.
Reference Format Vancouver style with superscript numbering; up to 80 references.
Figures Upload figures separately at required resolution with detailed captions; up to 4 figures allowed.
Tables Provide tables as editable text with titles, notes, and statistical details; up to 4 tables allowed.
Additional Documents Disclose conflicts of interest, funding, and, where appropriate, describe group methodology (e.g., consensus process) and include any relevant checklists (e.g., PRISMA for systematic reviews).
Word Count The main text should not exceed 4,000 words, excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends.
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Editorial

Cover Letter A cover letter is required indicating that the submission is an Editorial (if invited), with a brief statement of focus and confirmation of policy compliance.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with author names, affiliations, corresponding author contact, and any declaration of interest.
Abstract No abstract is required for Editorials.
Main Manuscript Headings No set structure; discuss and analyze the target article or topic succinctly.
Reference Format Use Vancouver style with superscript numbering; limit references to 10.
Figures If included, upload one figure separately with appropriate resolution and provide a caption.
Tables If included, provide a single table as editable text with title and explanatory notes.
Additional Documents Include a Declaration of Interest if applicable.
Word Count Limit the text to 1,000 words, excluding references.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required stating the article being commented on and the rationale for the letter.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with all author names, affiliations, corresponding author contact, and any conflicts of interest.
Abstract No abstract is required for Letters to the Editor.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific structure is required; present a concise comment or critique referencing the target article.
Reference Format Vancouver style with superscript numbering; up to 5 references.
Figures Figures are generally not specified for this format; if included, upload separately with captions and ensure brevity.
Tables Tables are typically not required; if included, provide as editable text with a brief title and notes.
Additional Documents Include a Declaration of Interest if applicable.
Word Count Limit to 500 words.
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Recent Publications

Response to: “Methodological considerations on the validation of the FRAIL-España scale in critically ill patients: Comments on Arias-Rivera et al.”

Fernando Frutos-Vivar, Susana Arias-Rivera, Marta Raurell-Torredà

10.1016/j.medin.2026.502533
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Hantavirus infection: A narrative review focusing on epidemiology, diagnosis, infection control and treatment in the era of globalisation

Viviana Chediack, Mario Calvo, Eleonora Cunto, Arnoldo Santos, Alejandro Rodríguez, Borja Suberviola

10.1016/j.medin.2026.502523
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3D transthoracic echocardiography in acute aortic syndrome

Manuel Ruiz-Bailén

10.1016/j.medin.2026.502519
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Methodological considerations on the validation of the FRAIL-España scale in critically ill patients: Comments on Arias-Rivera et al.

Tian Ruan

10.1016/j.medin.2026.502534
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The place of the TAPSE/PASP in the diagnosis of right heart dysfunction in critically ill patients

Emine Ünal Ceran, Gül Gürsel, Osman Tamer Şahin, Merve Tatlılıoğlu, Serra Duygulu

10.1016/j.medin.2026.502530
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Frequently asked questions

Is Medicina Intensiva open access?

Medicina Intensiva 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 Medicina Intensiva?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Medicina Intensiva is 3.1. 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 Medicina Intensiva?

The journal reports an Acceptance to publication time of 42 days and an Online Article Publication Time of 33 days (2024).

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Does Medicina Intensiva require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter (Letter of Presentation) is required for all submissions and must indicate the journal section, briefly explain the original contribution and relevance of the work, confirm that author instructions and ethical responsibilities have been followed, and disclose any prior submission or publication of part of the work (including permissions if applicable).

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How much does it cost to publish in Medicina Intensiva?

The journal offers an open access option; specific article processing charges or other fees are not detailed on this page.

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