Journal profile · ANESTHESIOLOGY
Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine
ISSN 2352-5568 · Elsevier BV · FRANCE
Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.3; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,050; median 63 days to acceptance (98 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 23% (journal website); 252 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes, Anesthesia and Pain Management and Airway Management and Intubation Techniques, together about 26% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine (ACCPM) publishes in English, in electronic form only (e-only journal), the highest quality original material, both scientific and clinical, on all aspects of anaesthesia, critical care, pain, and perioperative medicine. ACCPM publishes 6 regular issues per year.ACCPM publishes review articles, short communications, technical notes, editorials, and correspondence of general interest. Experimental studies, articles on chronic pain assessment or management, and case reports are out of the journal's scope.The editorial policy of ACCPM has been described in an editorial in October 2021 (Determining the editorial policy of Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Medicine (ACCPM)) and is regularly updated.ACCPM is indexed in the main international databases.Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is the official journal of the French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (Société Francaise d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation, SFAR).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ANESTHESIOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Antoine RoquillyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 1%); most named France 43, United States 8, Australia 7, United Kingdom 4, Switzerland 4 (85 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesMedicine11.1%
- Anesthesia and Pain ManagementMedicine8.1%
- Airway Management and Intubation TechniquesMedicine6.8%
- Anesthesia and Sedative AgentsMedicine6.4%
- Respiratory Support and MechanismsMedicine6.3%
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersMedicine5.8%
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyMedicine5.8%
- Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine5.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Anesthesiology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Critical Care Medicine | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Anesthesiology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Critical Care Medicine | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Anesthesiology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Critical Care Medicine | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ACCPM is indexed in the main international databases.Publisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 5.3LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 5.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.27LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.67LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 57OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 488OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 13%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 39.67%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 116LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,931 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 175 | 57 | 23 |
| 2025 | 252 | 98 | 267 |
| 2024 | 118 | 57 | 468 |
| 2023 | 142 | 48 | 1,063 |
| 2022 | 165 | 72 | 1,465 |
| 2021 | 212 | 83 | 1,847 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
63 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 42 days – 109 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 25 days (98 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 101 days
- Sample
- 98 articles with submission and acceptance dates (448 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 23%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 37 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 60 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,050 / EUR 2,850 / GBP 2,440 / JPY 378,290 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,130 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted14, with length limits
- editorialEditorials provide perspective on articles published in the Journal or express the general policies or opinions of the Editorial Board. Editorials are commissio…main text ≤ 1,500 words · references ≤ 20
- editorialsEditorials provide perspective on articles published in the Journal or express the general policies or opinions of the Editorial Board.Length not stated
- guidelinesGuidelines should follow the GRADE methodology.Length not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor enable either to give an opinion on an already published article, either to open up a discussion, give an account of a personal experience…main text ≤ 1,000 words · references ≤ 5
- narrative reviewNarrative reviews should cover all aspects of a subject and avoid being opinion based. Narrative reviews should follow a logical structure, but the Introduction…Length not stated
- narrative reviewsNarrative reviews should cover all aspects of a subject and avoid being opinion based.Length not stated
- original articleto the publication's editorial office. Original Articles / Research Reports Original articles describe original clinical investigations in 3000 words of text an…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- original articles / research reportsOriginal articles describe original clinical investigations in 3000 words of text and 30 references.Length not stated
- review articleon clinical and/or scientific subjects. Review articles, guidelines, and meta-analyses contain 5000 words, 150 references and 6 tables or figures. However, acco…main text ≤ 5,000 words · references ≤ 150
- review articlesReview articles synthesize previously published material into an integrated presentation of current understanding of a topic.Length not stated
- short communicationunstructured (depending on the topic). Short communications typically should contain 1500 words and include 5 references and 6 keywords. All articles must:main text ≤ 1,500 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · references ≤ 5
- systematic reviewSystematic reviews and meta-analyses should be presented in the "Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion" format and must include a structured Abstract. Thes…Length not stated
- systematic reviews and meta-analysesSystematic reviews and meta-analyses should be presented in the "Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion" format and must include a structured Abstract.Length not stated
- technical noteTechnical notes look at new equipment, new methods of measurement or reports on technical incidents. They should contain 2000 words of text and 20 references an…main text ≤ 2,000 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · references ≤ 20
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Country or region
- FRANCE
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2352-5568
- Society / sponsor
- French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine
What CAS zone is Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.3; CiteScore 6.3, h-index 57.
How long does peer review take at Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?
Based on the dates recorded on 98 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 63 days (interquartile range 42–109 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 23%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine based?
Of the 85 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 1%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are France (43), United States (8) and Australia (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine open access, and what is the APC?
Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,050.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .