Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Aims & Scope

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care is the official journal of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists, Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists.

The Journal is published by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists.

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care is an educational journal for those associated with anaesthesia, intensive care medicine and pain medicine, and a means by which individuals may inform their colleagues of their research and experience.

The Journal presents original articles of scientific clinical interest.

There are six issues a year published in January, March, May, July, September and November.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11379

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	230

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.511

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, 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.

• The Medical Emergency Team

  Citation: 494

  Authors: A., G., K. M., K.

• The ASA Physical Status Classification: Inter-observer Consistency

  Citation: 344

  Authors: P. H. K., R. C. H., M. G.

• Evaluation of a Humidified Nasal High-Flow Oxygen System, Using Oxygraphy, Capnography and Measurement of Upper Airway Pressures

  Citation: 285

  Authors: J. E., A. B., C., H.

• The Frequency and Nature of Drug Administration Error during Anaesthesia

  Citation: 260

  Authors: C. S., A. F., L., K. A., J.

• Errors, Incidents and Accidents in Anaesthetic Practice

  Citation: 236

  Authors: W. B., A., R. K., J. A., M., C., W. J.

• The Australian Incident Monitoring Study: An Analysis of 2000 Incident Reports

  Citation: 234

  Authors: R. K., M., C. A., J. A., P., W. J., W. B.

• Efficacy of Risperidone for Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in Cardiac Surgery

  Citation: 217

  Authors: U., S.

• Chlorhexidine - Pharmacology and Clinical Applications

  Citation: 206

  Authors: K. -S., P.C.A.

• Acute Pain Management in Opioid-Tolerant Patients: A Growing Challenge

  Citation: 189

  Authors: C. A., L. J., A. A., P. E.

• Clinical Observations on the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Anaphylactic Cardiovascular Collapse

  Citation: 184

  Authors: M. McD.

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