International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia is the only journal publishing original articles devoted exclusively to obstetric anesthesia and bringing together all three of its principal components; anesthesia care for operative delivery and the perioperative period, pain relief in labour and care of the critically ill obstetric patient. • Original research (both clinical and laboratory), short reports and case reports will be considered. • The journal also publishes invited review articles and debates on topical and controversial subjects in the area of obstetric anesthesia. • Articles on related topics such as perinatal physiology and pharmacology and all subjects of importance to obstetric anaesthetists/anesthesiologists are also welcome.

The journal is peer-reviewed by international experts.

Scholarship is stressed to include the focus on discovery, application of knowledge across fields, and informing the medical community.

Through the peer-review process, we hope to attest to the quality of scholarships and guide the Journal to extend and transform knowledge in this important and expanding area.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9386

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	353

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.618

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	65

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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

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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.

• Incidence and characteristics of failures in obstetric neuraxial analgesia and anesthesia: a retrospective analysis of 19,259 deliveries

  Citation: 288

  Authors: P.H., T.D., M.D.

• Global Surgery 2030: evidence and solutions for achieving health, welfare, and economic development

  Citation: 257

  Authors: John G., Andrew J.M., Lars, Blake C., Nivaldo, Emmanuel A., Stephen W., Lesong, Anna J., Justine, Eunice Dérivois, Shenaaz, Paul E., Atul, Rowan, Sarah L.M., Caris E., Russell L., Edna Adan, Thaim Buya, Chris, Ganbold, Nyengo C., Nakul P., Johanna N., Edgar, John, Nobhojit, Mark G., Richard, Stéphane, David, Thomas G., Iain H., Gavin, Winnie

• Failed tracheal intubation during obstetric general anaesthesia: a literature review

  Citation: 227

  Authors: S.M., A.L., M.C., K., H., A.C., M.

• Standard haemostatic tests following major obstetric haemorrhage

  Citation: 176

  Authors: L., R., A., R.E., R., J., A., P.W.

• Complications of obstetric epidural analgesia and anaesthesia: a prospective analysis of 10 995 cases

  Citation: 174

  Authors: M.J., R., S.

• Difficult and failed intubation in obstetric anaesthesia: an observational study of airway management and complications associated with general anaesthesia for caesarean section

  Citation: 156

  Authors: N.J., M.J., O.M., K.L.

• Ten years of experience with accidental dural puncture and post-dural puncture headache in a tertiary obstetric anaesthesia department

  Citation: 156

  Authors: M., R., N., E., F.

• Neurological complications in obstetric regional anaesthesia

  Citation: 152

  Authors: C.C., G., L.

• Persistent pain after caesarean section and vaginal birth: a cohort study

  Citation: 141

  Authors: J.P., J., E., E., K.T.

• Intraoperative nausea and vomiting during cesarean section under regional anesthesia

  Citation: 139

  Authors: M., J.C.A.

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