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Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia

Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia is a quarterly journal published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow. It has ISSN 1658-354X, online ISSN 0975-3125, and an impact factor of 1.4.

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Subject Anesthesiology
Impact Factor 1.4
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1658-354X
eISSN 0975-3125
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC starting 1 June 2024: OA INR 12,500 / USD 145; RA INR 14,000 / USD 165; CR INR 9,500 / USD 115; Editorial INR 9,500 / USD 115; LTE INR 6,500 / USD 80.

Submission Instructions

Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A covering letter is required and must be signed by all contributors. The covering letter must mention previous publication or presentations, the source of funding, disclose conflicts of interest, and include a statement that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors and represents honest work if not provided elsewhere.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Articles. The abstract must be up to 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must be up to 3000 words excluding abstract, references, and tables. The manuscript must be divided into Abstract and Key-words, Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Tables, and Figure legends. The manuscript must include 3 to 10 MeSH-based keywords below the abstract and authors must disclose which AI tool was used and how it was used if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used.
References About 30 references can be included. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited as superscript Arabic numerals after punctuation marks, with journal titles abbreviated according to Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the blinded article file, figure legends and table legends must be placed at the end of the article file, and images must be uploaded as separate files. Tables with more than 10 columns and 25 rows are not acceptable.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A short summary of the work done by the contributor or contributors in the review field must accompany the manuscript.
Abstract Review Articles must include an abstract. The abstract must be unstructured and limited to 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured. The abstract must summarize the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data.
Manuscript The manuscript must be no more than 3000 words excluding tables, references, and abstract. The manuscript must include a section describing the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data. Authors must declare which AI tool was used and how it was used if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in the manuscript.
References Review Articles may include about 90 references. References must be numbered consecutively in the order of first mention and cited as superscript Arabic numerals after punctuation marks.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the blinded article file, while images must be submitted as separate files with figure legends placed at the end of the article file.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A covering letter is required as part of the title page/first page submission file. The covering letter must be signed by all contributors and include funding sources, conflicts of interest, previous publication or presentation details, and a statement that all authors approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work if not provided elsewhere.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured. The abstract must appear under the heading "Abstract" as part of the required manuscript order.
Manuscript The manuscript must be up to 1000 words excluding abstract and references. The manuscript must be organized in the following order: Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Case report, Discussion, Reference, Tables, and Legends. The manuscript must include Key-words and authors must declare which AI tool was used and how it was used if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used.
References References may not exceed 10. References must follow the ICMJE Uniform Requirements style with Index Medicus journal title abbreviations. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in the text, tables, and legends as superscript Arabic numerals after punctuation marks.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the blinded article file, while images must be uploaded separately and figure legends placed at the end of the article file. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and tables with more than 10 columns and 25 rows are not acceptable.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A signed covering letter is required. The covering letter must mention previous publication or presentations, source of funding, conflicts of interest, and include a statement that all authors approved the manuscript and believe it represents honest work if not provided elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor submissions must be up to 500 words. Authors must declare any use of generative AI and specify which tool was used and how it was used in the manuscript.
References Letter to the Editor submissions may include up to 5 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited in superscript Arabic numerals after punctuation marks, with journal titles abbreviated according to Index Medicus style.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included in the blinded article file, while images must be submitted as separate files and figure legends placed at the end of the article file.
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Recent Publications

Comparing perioperative complications and recovery outcomes of neuraxial versus general anesthesia in hip fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Angelina Low, Sean Jeffries, Avinash Sinha, Oliver Cafferty, Eric Pelletier, Robert Harutyunyan, Thomas M. Hemmerling

10.4103/sja.sja_570_26
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A physiology-based approach to ROTEM interpretation for bleeding management in cardiac surgery: A narrative review

Nasser Elsuhbi, Abdullah Tai, Muneeb Alnouri, Saud Alzahrani

10.4103/sja.sja_547_26
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Anesthetic management of a child undergoing cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for recurrent embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report

Meaad A. Alansari, Osamah Arafah, Hossam Beshara

10.4103/sja.sja_552_26
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Blocking the pericapsular nerve group against the lumbar erector spinae plane for pain management following total hip replacement: A randomized controlled trial

Ahmed T. Ahmed, Abdeltwab Y. Tamam, Ahmed M. Abdelhafez, Ayman M. Osman, Abdelraheem Elawamy, Mohammad K. Abdelnasser, Hossam El-din G. Fakhry, Ayman A. Abouglalah

10.4103/sja.sja_407_26
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Comments on “Peritibial fascial infiltration block for postoperative analgesia management: Two case reports”

Amiya K. Barik

10.4103/sja.sja_234_26
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Articles are published online as 'Ahead of Print' immediately on acceptance. Corrected proofs are expected within three days. The journal publishes quarterly.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required as part of the title page/first page file. It should include manuscript type, title, author details, support, acknowledgements, prior presentation or related submissions, clinical trial registration, conflicts of interest, authorship criteria, author approval statement, and corresponding author contact details. Revised manuscripts do not require the first page or covering letter file.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal charges APCs starting 1 June 2024: OA INR 12,500 / USD 145; RA INR 14,000 / USD 165; CR INR 9,500 / USD 115; Editorial INR 9,500 / USD 115; LTE INR 6,500 / USD 80.

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Research Topics

Anesthesia and Pain Management Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Nausea and vomiting management Tracheal and airway disorders Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Pain Management and Opioid Use Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Foreign Body Medical Cases Trauma Management and Diagnosis Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Shoulder Injury and Treatment Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

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