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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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An international, peer-reviewed, open access, online journal publishing original research, reports, editorials, reviews and commentaries on all aspects of emergency medicine, including trauma care, emergency rooms and intensive care units, resuscitation and stabilization, and management of shock.
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Subject
Emergency Medicine
Impact Factor
1.5
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1179-1500
eISSN
1179-1500
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
An Article Publishing Charge (APC) may be required, with possible institutional agreement coverage, reduced APCs, discounts, or waivers.
Submission Instructions
Open Access Emergency Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript typically includes Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be numbered in the order cited using superscript Arabic numerals, with all authors listed for works with six or fewer authors and the first three authors followed by "et al." for works with more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be included within the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Figures must be cited in the text with legends and labeled subfigures where applicable, and tables must be editable, not submitted as images, and include legends above the table with footnotes beneath.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscripts must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
Clinical Trial Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and, for Clinical Trial Reports, the clinical trial number and registration date, usually in the abstract and methods sections.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than pasted into the manuscript, while tables may be included within the manuscript or submitted as separate editable files with one file per table. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, multi-part figures must be labeled and explained in the legend, figure legends and table notes must provide keys for symbols or formatting indicators, and tables must be submitted in editable form rather than as images.
Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscripts must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be no more than 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscripts must include 3–6 keywords and may include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
Case Series
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscripts must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor are limited to 1500 words. The manuscript must include 3–6 keywords.
References
Letters To The Editor must contain no more than 15 references, including the article under discussion. References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals without parentheses, with reference list items numbered in citation order.
Figures & Tables
Letters To The Editor must not contain figures or tables.
Rapid Communication
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Rapid Communication manuscripts must be brief reports of up to 2000 words. Rapid Communication manuscripts must be brief reports containing data from original research. Manuscripts must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References must follow American Medical Association style. References must be cited sequentially using superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in the order first cited, with all authors listed for works with six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for works with more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided as separate files rather than pasted into the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or submitted as separate editable files. Tables must be editable and not submitted as images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text with legends or explanatory keys provided as needed.
Registered Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscripts must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals, listed numerically in citation order, and list all authors when there are six or fewer or the first three followed by "et al." when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be included within the manuscript or uploaded as separate editable files. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, tables must be provided in editable format and not as images, and figure legends and table legends must include explanatory keys when symbols, abbreviations, or formatting indicate significant data.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Research Letters.
Manuscript
Research Letters must not exceed 2,000 words of text. Keywords must not be included.
References
Research Letters must not exceed 7 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals without parentheses, listed numerically in citation order, and references with more than six authors must list the first three followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Research Letters may include up to 2 tables or figures/photographs/images. Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files. Tables must be submitted in editable format and not as images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text.
Short Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Short Reports must be brief reports of up to 2000 words containing data from original research. Manuscripts must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals without parentheses, and reference list items must be listed numerically in citation order.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files with one file per table. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images, and figure legends and table legends must include explanatory keys or notes when needed.
Recent Publications
Diagnostic Value of D-Dimer in Patients Visiting the Emergency Department with Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Retrospective Observational Study
Mohammad K Alsuleiman, Ahmad A Oqlat, Abdel Salam Ewais, Mosab Said, Fadi Alkhawaja, Liqaa Raffee, Anwar Mustafa
10.2147/oaem.s600069
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Level of Emergency Preparedness and Associated Barriers at the Accident and Emergency Ward of a LMIC Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Assessment Using the WHO HEAT Tool
Joel Nabeshya, Elizabeth Atiang, Charity Kwarikunda, Rachel Luwaga, Vallence Niyonzima
10.2147/oaem.s603948
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Limits of Transfusion Burden as a Predictor of Mortality in Severely Injured Trauma Patients
Mohammad Barouqa, Katrina Jiang, Juyeon Kim, Marianne Yassa, Nestor Dela Cruz, Huseyin Kilic
10.2147/oaem.s599789
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Pre-Hospital Calcium Administration Reduces Incidence of Hypocalcemia and Mortality in Trauma Patients
Oluwafolaranmi Sodade, Katherine Kummer, Cindy L Austin, Brian Draper
10.2147/oaem.s556834
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Predictive Value of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index Combined with D-Dimer Levels and Injury Severity Score for the Prognosis of Patients with Multiple Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis
Xinlong Du, Yongming He, Xing Liu
10.2147/oaem.s549167
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Average (median) days are tracked for submission to first decision, submission to first post-review decision, and acceptance to online publication.
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Open access journal. An Article Publishing Charge (APC) may be required.
Reformat to Open Access Emergency Medicine using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Disaster Response and Management
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
Poisoning and overdose treatments
Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes