Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is the official journal of the French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (Société Française d’Anesthésie et de Réanimation, SFAR) and publishes high-quality original basic and clinical research in anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine, and perioperative care. The e-only journal features a range of content including editorials, original articles (including meta-analyses), reviews, special articles, guidelines, letters to the editor, technical notes, and short communications. It adheres to the ICMJE Recommendations and follows the COPE code of conduct and guidelines, and is indexed in major international databases.
Submission Instructions
Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Editorials
Cover Letter
Cover letters are not specified as mandatory for editorials; if submitting an unsolicited editorial, a brief note explaining its relevance and context may be helpful.
Title Page
Include a title page with the manuscript title, full author names and affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract
Editorials do not have an abstract; include 2–3 keywords to aid indexing.
Key Points
Highlights are optional but encouraged; provide 3–5 concise bullet points (maximum 85 characters each) in a separate file if included.
Main Manuscript Headings
Editorials present perspectives or policy commentary and may be organized with headings appropriate to the topic; no specific structure is mandated.
Reference Format
Use the journal’s numeric style with in-text citations in square brackets and a numbered reference list in citation order.
Figures
If figures are included, upload them as separate high‑resolution files and provide captions in a separate list.
Tables
If tables are included, place them near the relevant text or at the end of the file; submit as editable text and number consecutively.
Additional Documents
Disclose any conflicts of interest. If applicable, include an Ethical Statement form (required for all submissions to this journal).
Guidelines
Cover Letter
A cover letter is advisable to state the developing body, GRADE methodology used, and confirmation of SFAR committee validation or plans for validation.
Title Page
Include a title page with the guideline title, full author and committee/group attributions, affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract
Provide a concise abstract summarizing scope, methods (e.g., GRADE), and principal recommendations. Structured or unstructured formats may be used as appropriate.
Key Points
Highlights are optional but encouraged; submit 3–5 short bullet points (≤85 characters each) in a separate file to summarize key recommendations.
Main Manuscript Headings
Organize with sections appropriate for guidelines (e.g., Scope, Methods, Evidence Review, Recommendations, Implementation, Limitations). State GRADE approach and evidence levels.
Reference Format
Use the numeric citation style with square‑bracket in‑text citations and a numbered reference list; include DOIs where available.
Figures
Upload figures/algorithms as separate high‑resolution files with captions provided separately; ensure accessibility for color vision deficiency.
Tables
Provide tables as editable text, numbered in order of appearance, and place near first citation or at the end.
Additional Documents
Include the Ethical Statement form and conflict of interest disclosures for all contributors; document methodology (e.g., GRADE) and any committee validation details.
Letters to the Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is optional; if responding to a published article, briefly identify the target article and the rationale for your comments.
Title Page
Provide a concise title, list all authors (maximum five), affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract
Letters do not require an abstract; include 2–3 keywords to aid indexing.
Key Points
Key points are not required; optional Highlights may be submitted (3–5 bullets, ≤85 characters each) to summarize the core message.
Main Manuscript Headings
Organize the letter clearly around a single issue; no specific section structure is required.
Reference Format
Use the numeric citation style with square‑bracket in‑text citations and a numbered reference list.
Figures
If figures are included, upload as separate high‑resolution files with captions supplied separately.
Tables
If tables are included, submit as editable text and number consecutively; place near the relevant text or at the end.
Additional Documents
Provide conflict of interest disclosures; include ethics approval and informed consent if patient data or images are involved; include the Ethical Statement form.
Original articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is not explicitly required, but use it to justify any excess tables/figures or special considerations. For revised submissions, include a detailed response letter to reviewers.
Title Page
Include a title page with a clear, informative title (no abbreviations), full author names and affiliations, corresponding author email, and any present addresses as footnotes.
Abstract
Provide a structured abstract of up to 250 words with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. List up to 6 keywords immediately after the abstract.
Key Points
Highlights are optional but recommended. Submit 3–5 bullet points (maximum 85 characters each) in a separate editable file named “Highlights.”
Main Manuscript Headings
Organize the manuscript as Introduction; Patients (or Equipment) and Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion, with clear reporting of endpoints, sample size calculation, and statistical analysis.
Reference Format
Use the journal’s numeric style with square‑bracket citations in text and a numbered reference list in order of appearance; include DOIs where available.
Figures
Upload figures as separate high‑resolution files (e.g., TIFF/JPEG/EPS/PDF); provide captions in a separate list and ensure all figures are cited in the text.
Tables
Submit tables as editable text, numbered consecutively, and place them near the first citation or at the end of the manuscript; avoid duplicating data in the text.
Additional Documents
Include the Ethical Statement form, ethics approval details and informed consent (as applicable), conflict of interest disclosures, and any required checklists (CONSORT for RCTs, STROBE for observational). Provide trial registration (for clinical trials) and declare any use of generative AI in a dedicated section.
Key Words
A maximum of 6 keywords, using American spelling, for indexing purposes. Avoid general and plural terms and multiple concepts (avoid, for example, 'and', 'of'). Be sparing with abbreviations (only abbreviations firmly established in the field may be eligible).
Reviews
Cover Letter
A cover letter is optional but recommended to outline the review’s scope and significance and to note any justified deviations from word/figure limits.
Title Page
Provide a title page with the manuscript title, all authors’ names and affiliations, corresponding author contact information, and any present addresses.
Abstract
Narrative reviews should include a clear, informative abstract (unstructured). Systematic reviews/meta‑analyses require a structured abstract and should state the registration number (e.g., PROSPERO).
Key Points
Highlights are optional but encouraged; include 3–5 bullet points (≤85 characters each) in a separate file to improve discoverability.
Main Manuscript Headings
Narrative reviews may use headings appropriate to the topic. Systematic reviews/meta‑analyses should follow an IMRaD structure and PRISMA guidelines.
Reference Format
Follow the journal’s numeric reference style with square‑bracket citations; ensure completeness and include DOIs where available.
Figures
Upload figures (including any forest plots) as separate high‑resolution files with captions provided separately; ensure all are cited in the text.
Tables
Provide tables as editable text, numbered consecutively, and place near first mention or at the end; avoid redundancy with the text.
Additional Documents
Systematic reviews/meta‑analyses must include the PRISMA checklist and PROSPERO registration details, and state whether a protocol exists. Include the Ethical Statement form and conflict of interest disclosures.
Short communications
Cover Letter
A cover letter is optional; briefly note the urgency or novelty justifying short communication format.
Title Page
Provide a title page with the manuscript title, all author names and affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract
Include a 250‑word abstract (structured or unstructured as appropriate) and up to 6 keywords.
Key Points
Highlights are optional but recommended; include 3–5 concise bullet points (≤85 characters each) in a separate file to increase discoverability.
Main Manuscript Headings
Use a succinct IMRaD structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, and a very brief one‑paragraph Discussion.
Reference Format
Follow the journal’s numeric reference style with square‑bracket citations and a numbered list in order of appearance.
Figures
Upload figures as separate high‑resolution files with captions provided separately; ensure all figures are cited in the text.
Tables
Submit tables as editable text, numbered consecutively, and place near the relevant text or at the end.
Additional Documents
Include the Ethical Statement form and conflict disclosures; provide ethics approvals/consents as applicable; include trial registration and CONSORT/STROBE items if relevant to the study design.
Special articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is recommended to explain the article’s special nature, relevance, and any coordination with a society or organization.
Title Page
Include a title page with the manuscript title, all authors’ names/affiliations, corresponding author contact details, and any present addresses.
Abstract
Include an abstract of up to 250 words; structured or unstructured formats are acceptable depending on the topic. Provide up to 6 keywords.
Key Points
Highlights are optional but encouraged; provide 3–5 bullet points (≤85 characters each) in a separate file if included.
Main Manuscript Headings
Use headings appropriate to the subject matter. Where applicable, clearly describe methods for consensus or evidence appraisal.
Reference Format
Use the journal’s numeric style with in‑text square‑bracket citations and a numbered reference list in order of citation.
Figures
Upload figures as separate files in approved formats/resolutions and supply captions separately; ensure all figures are cited in the text.
Tables
Submit tables as editable text, numbered consecutively, and place near first mention or at the end; avoid duplicating text content.
Additional Documents
Include the Ethical Statement form and conflict of interest disclosures; if society statements are involved, describe the development/validation process.
Technical notes
Cover Letter
A cover letter is optional; briefly explain the novelty and practical relevance of the technical advance or incident reported.
Title Page
Include a title page with the manuscript title, all author names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s email address.
Abstract
Provide an unstructured abstract of up to 250 words summarizing the purpose, approach, main findings, and implications. Include up to 6 keywords.
Key Points
Highlights are optional but encouraged; submit 3–5 bullet points (≤85 characters each) in a separate file to emphasize key takeaways.
Main Manuscript Headings
Use headings appropriate to the content (e.g., Introduction, Methods/Description, Results/Performance, Discussion, Limitations). No fixed structure is mandated beyond clarity and completeness.
Reference Format
Use the journal’s numeric reference style with square‑bracket citations and a numbered reference list.
Figures
Upload any figures as separate high‑resolution files in approved formats; provide captions in a separate list and cite figures in the text.
Tables
Provide tables as editable text, numbered in order of appearance, placed near the relevant text or at the end.
Additional Documents
Include the Ethical Statement form and conflict of interest disclosures; if human/animal data are involved, include ethics approval and consent as applicable.
Recent Publications
Non-invasive measure of haemoglobin using the Rad-67™ pulse co-oxymeter in post- operative care unit to predict postoperative day 1 haemoglobin after major orthopaedic surgery, a prospective cohort study
Marine Laplanche, Claire Nicolleau, Tristan Perrault, Sigismond Lasocki
Prognostic value of venous-to-arterial pCO2 gap during cardiopulmonary bypass for predicting cardiac surgery-associated kidney injury: A bicentric retrospective study
T. Jeanmougin, X. Buzin, A. Mansour, B. Duceau, A. Carillion, P. Dureau, G. Lebreton, N. Nesseler, A. Bouglé, G. Hariri
Impact of direct oral anticoagulant treatment on management and outcomes of patients with hip fractures by monitoring assays. A population-based study of a cohort from the Geriatric Perioperative Unit
Yann Gricourt, Mikael Perin, Nicolas Basseres, Laetitia Geronimi, Jean Yves Lefrant, Myriam Mezzarobba, Mathias Chéa, Jean Christophe Gris, Philippe Cuvillon
Cirrhosis is an independent risk factor for candidemia in critically ill patients: A 6-year single-center observational study
Mohamed Ghalayini, Cécile Zylberfajn, Pierre Nahon, David Lobo, Mathilde Lescat, Roland Amathieu
Feasibility and safety of electrocorticography monitoring after acute brain injury to detect cortical spreading depolarisation, a prospective observational study in a neurological intensive care unit
B. Balança, V. Ghibaudo, J. Bado, J. Berthiller, T. Ritzenthaler, F. Gobert, L. Bapteste, R. Carrillon, C. Bodonian, F. Contard, G. Percevault, S. Marinesco, J.P. Dreier, J. Woitzik, C. Haegelen, S. Rheims, C. Dumot, F. Dailler, M. Berhouma
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine open access?
Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine 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).
What is the impact factor of Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?
The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is 4.7. 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.
What is the time to publication for Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?
Submission to first decision is typically 3 days; submission to decision after review averages 37 days; and submission to acceptance averages 72 days.
Does Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine require a cover letter?
Cover letters are not explicitly required for initial submissions. Authors may use a cover letter to justify deviations from recommended limits (e.g., excess tables/figures). When submitting a revised manuscript, a response letter addressing editor and reviewer comments is required.
How much does it cost to publish in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?
This hybrid journal offers optional open access with an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 3,050 (excluding taxes). The amount payable may be reduced during submission if applicable. For subscription publication, no publication fee is charged to authors.
