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Open Access Emergency Medicine

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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recent Publications

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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The Value of First-Day CRP and NLR in Distinguishing Infectious from Non-Infectious Causes of Loss of Consciousness in the Emergency Department

Sepehr Hasani, Hadiseh Rudsari, Majid Akrami, Mehrnaz Fallah-Tafti, Neda Faraji, Fatemeh Dolatkhani, Samaneh Akbarpour

10.2147/oaem.s560710
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Organizational Challenges and Emergency Response to a Massive Bee Attack on an Isolated Island in French Guiana

Julien Marlier, Rémi Mutricy, Hatem Kallel, Camille Deschamps, Alexis Fremery

10.2147/oaem.s553868
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Adherence to Pediatric Asthma Guidelines in Children with Asthma Exacerbation at the Emergency Department

Teeranai Sakulchit, Wichapa Sathapornpunya

10.2147/oaem.s567362
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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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What are the publication costs?

Open access journal. An Article Publishing Charge (APC) may be required.

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Research 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