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Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia (SAJAA) publishes articles of relevance and interest to anaesthetists in academia, the public sector and private practice. Papers are peer reviewed to ensure the contents are understandable, valid, important, interesting and enjoyed, and manuscripts are submitted online.

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Subject Anesthesiology
Impact Factor 0.3
Quartile Q4
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2220-1181
eISSN 2220-1173
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Processing Charges apply if a manuscript is accepted for publication.

Submission Instructions

Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as part of the submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Aim, Setting, Methods, Results, Conclusion and Contribution.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 3500–5000 words excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references. Manuscript must include Introduction, Research methods and design, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and Acknowledgements sections, with the Research methods and design section using the subheadings Study design, Setting, Study population and sampling strategy, Intervention if appropriate, Data collection, Data analysis, and Ethical considerations. Manuscript must include eight keywords and separate headings for Competing interests, Author contributions, Funding, Data availability, and Disclaimer.
References Manuscript must include no more than 60 references. References must use Vancouver style. Reference lists must include accurate DOIs where applicable.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must include no more than 7 tables, figures, and graphs in total. Illustrations must adhere to the AOSIS house style guide.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as part of the submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Aim, Method, Results, Conclusion and Contribution.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 3500-5500 words excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references. Manuscript must follow a structured approach with clear review question(s), search strategy, selection of articles, extraction and analysis of data, and sections including Introduction, Methods, Review findings, Implications and recommendations, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include eight keywords, an Acknowledgements section, and separate headings for Competing interests, Author contributions, Funding, Data availability, and Disclaimer.
References Reference list must contain no more than 60 references. References must use Vancouver style. Reference lists must include accurate DOIs where applicable.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must include no more than 7 tables, figures, and graphs.
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Case Series

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as part of the submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the heading Contribution.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 2500–3500 words excluding the abstract, tables, figures, graphs, and references. Manuscript must use structural headings and consist of at least one case with an extensive structured literature review or a retrospective analysis of three or more cases.
References Reference list must contain no more than 20 references. References must use Vancouver style. Reference lists must include accurate DOIs where applicable.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include no more than 2 tables, figures, and graphs. Illustrations must adhere to the AOSIS house style guide.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as part of the submission.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words, excluding tables, figures, graphs, and references.
References Reference list must contain 10 references or fewer. References must use Vancouver style. Reference lists must include accurate DOIs where applicable.
Figures & Tables No more than 1 table, figure, or graph may be included.
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Recent Publications

Quality of handover in the post-anaesthetic care unit at a quaternary children’s hospital in Cape Town, South Africa: A clinical audit

John M. Breedt, Anisa Z. Bhettay, Johan van der Walt, Sarisha Govender

10.4102/sajaa.v32i1.1544
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Anatomical evaluation of the greater occipital nerve block using embalmed neonatal cadavers

Lané Prigge, Amelia Ayres, Adrian T. Bosenberg, Albert N. van Schoor

10.4102/sajaa.v32i1.1580
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Preoperative assessment of paediatric gastric residual volume after consumption of a carbohydrate-containing drink using gastric ultrasound

Junaid Y. Ajam, Sithandiwe Dingezweni, Kylesh Pegu, Halvani Moodley, Zainub Jooma

10.4102/sajaa.v32i1.1537
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Evaluating the impact of point-of-care ultrasound training in undergraduate medical education: A quasi-experimental study at the University of the Witwatersrand

Gothyang Makuya, Bojan Korda, Craig Beringer, Palesa Mogane

10.4102/sajaa.v32i1.1528
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Perioperative fluid management in a patient with Fanconi syndrome and renal tubular acidosis undergoing major orthopaedic surgery: A case report

Wilhelm H. Hansen, Tshepo Kanetsi, Aqeelah Kajee, Lourens S. Botes, Joe Malumalu

10.4102/sajaa.v32i1.1534
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Articles are published online when ready for publication and then printed in an end-of-year compilation.

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Is a cover letter required?

Authorship, disclosure statements, copyright, and license agreement information is submitted using a cover letter form.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Processing Charges apply if a manuscript is accepted for publication.

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Research Topics

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Anesthesia and Pain Management Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Nausea and vomiting management Global Health and Surgery Tracheal and airway disorders Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Medical History and Innovations Patient Safety and Medication Errors Pain Management and Opioid Use Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Delphi Technique in Research Innovations in Medical Education Global Health Workforce Issues Blood transfusion and management Renal function and acid-base balance Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

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