Anesthesiology

Aims & Scope

Anesthesiology founded in 1940, leads the world in publication of peer-reviewed novel research that transforms clinical practice and fundamental understanding in anesthesiology: the practice of perioperative, critical care, and pain medicine.

Anesthesiology is the official journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists but operates with complete editorial autonomy.

With an independent and internationally recognized Editorial Board, the Journal leads the specialty in promotion of original research by providing immediate open access to highlighted articles and free access to all published articles 6 months after publication, supported by an active press release program.

Anesthesiology is committed to publishing and disseminating the highest quality work to inform daily clinical practice and transform the practice of medicine in our specialty.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	9.1
2024	9.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1520

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3335

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.946

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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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
• Medline
• 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.

• STOP Questionnaire

  Citation: 1752

  Authors: Frances, Balaji, Pu, Sharon A., Santhira, Sazzadul, Ali, Colin M.

• Practice Guidelines for Sedation and Analgesia by Non-Anesthesiologists

  Citation: 1713

  Authors:

• A Simplified Risk Score for Predicting Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting 

  Citation: 1587

  Authors: Christian C., Esa, Merja, Clemens-A., Norbert

• ASA Physical Status Classifications

  Citation: 1580

  Authors: William D., James A., Edward L.

• Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway

  Citation: 1498

  Authors: Jeffrey L., Carin A., Robert A., Casey D., Richard T., David G., Carin A., Robert A., Jonathan L., Frederic A., Casey D., Robert H., Frederick W., Richard T., Orin F., David G., Andranik

• GRADING OF PATIENTS FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES

  Citation: 1485

  Authors: Meyer

• Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

  Citation: 1282

  Authors: Mehernoor F., Paul F.

• Pain Intensity on the First Day after Surgery

  Citation: 1280

  Authors: Hans J., Sanjay, Albert J. M., Linda M., Cor J., Winfried

• Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway

  Citation: 1247

  Authors:

• Relationship between Intraoperative Mean Arterial Pressure and Clinical Outcomes after Noncardiac Surgery

  Citation: 1215

  Authors: Michael, Philip J., Amit X., Andrea, Alparslan, Reitze N., Jacek, Lehana, Daniel I.

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