Air Medical Journal

Aims & Scope

Air Medical Journal is the official journal of the five leading air medical transport associations in the United States: the Association of Air Medical Services, Air Medical Physician Association, Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, National EMS Pilots Association, and International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics.

AMJ is the premier provider of information for the medical transport industry, addressing the unique concerns of medical transport physicians, nurses, pilots, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, communication specialists, and program administrators.

The journal contains practical how-to articles, debates on controversial industry issues, legislative updates, case studies, and peer-reviewed original research articles covering all aspects of the medical transport profession.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.320

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16017

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	235

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Medical Product Transport

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Cornelius A., Johnathon M., Scott P., Donald H.

• Is air transport faster? A comparison of air versus ground transport times for interfacility transfers in a regional referral system

  Citation: 82

  Authors: James E., Jill E., M. Bruce

• Analysis of intubations

  Citation: 70

  Authors: William D., Lisa D., Steven A.

• Trauma ultrasound feasibility during helicopter transport

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Daniel D., Sharon R., Terry G.

• Physical Stressors during Neonatal Transport: Helicopter Compared with Ground Ambulance

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Jean-Christophe, Eric, Vincent, Pierre-Yves

• Lives Saved by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services: An Overview of Literature

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Akkie N., Stephen H., Ewout W., Esther M.M., Peter, Inger B.

• Descriptive Data Analysis

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Cheryl Bagley

• Sampling methods: Selecting your subjects

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Edward A., Cheryl Bagley

• Analysis of 2004 German general aviation aircraft accidents according to the HFACS model

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Michael, Jochen

• Ultrasound for the air medical clinician

  Citation: 45

  Authors: William, David, David, RJ, Greg, David, Joseph

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