Publications
EJA (European Journal of Anaesthesiology) and EJAIC (European Journal of Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care) are official ESAIC publications. Established over 40 years ago, EJA covers anaesthesiology and intensive care topics, publishing original research, reviews, and guidelines. EJAIC is a new Open-Access journal focusing on rapid electronic publication of high-quality peer-reviewed content, including experimental and pilot studies. Both journals publish important findings to advance anaesthesiology and intensive care, supporting professionals in the field.
In 2023, the EJA remained dedicated to publishing high-quality research. Post-ESAIC’s CoARA declaration endorsement, EJA shifted focus from Impact Factor competition to manuscript quality and relevance. This change streamlined the triage process, ensuring scientific rigour in publications. EJA balanced guidelines and critical articles across the year, enhancing global accessibility. Pro/con article formats enriched debates, while updated guidelines integrated AI criteria. EJA, supported by engaging ESAIC podcasts and videos, continues to be a trusted resource for healthcare professionals worldwide.
40 years of EJA
Celebrating 40 Years of EJA at Euroanaesthesia 2023
At Euroanaesthesia 2023, the EJA celebrated its 40th anniversary by showcasing a list of the top 40 articles published over the past decade. These articles, available for free download, span diverse topics such as postoperative delirium, procedural sedation, pre-operative evaluations, and perioperative bleeding management. Highlighting its ongoing commitment to disseminating high-quality research, EJA continues to focus on evidence-based guidelines, clinical advice, and innovative research, cementing its role as a leading platform in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.
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Management of severe peri-operative bleeding: Guidelines from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care: Second update 2022
Kietaibl, Sibylle et al.
(2023) GUIDLINES
Management of severe peri-operative bleeding: Guidelines from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care: Second update 2022
Kietaibl, Sibylle et al.
(2023) GUIDLINES
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Peri-operative management of neuromuscular blockade: A guideline from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
Fuchs-Buder, Thomas et al.
(2023) NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS
Peri-operative management of neuromuscular blockade: A guideline from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
Fuchs-Buder, Thomas et al.
(2023) NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS
European Society of Anaesthesiology evidence-based and consensus-based guideline on postoperative delirium
Aldecoa, César et al.
(2017) GUIDLINES
Shoulder pain after gynaecological laparoscopy caused by arm abduction
Kojima, Y. et al.
(2004) CORRESPONDENCE
European Journal of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EJAIC)
Indexing Applications
- PubMed Central
- Scopus
- ESCI
- DOAJ - Directory of Open Access Journals
The EJAIC – an Online Open Access journal, was launched in June 2022. Submissions follow an increasing slope. Six issues per year are scheduled with no limited number of pages. In addition, an Editorial has been published either in EJAIC or the ESAIC Newsletter to advertise this new opportunity to publish a manuscript.
Published Articles
Submissions
EJA and the Impact Factor
COoRA Declaration endorsed at Euroanaesthesia 2023
The editorial strategy of the journal has traditionally focused on improving its Impact Factor (IF), a metric often used to assess the frequency of citations rather than the quality of research. The pursuit of a higher IF led to practices like limiting published articles and encouraging auto-citations. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the flaws of this metric, as low-quality papers received numerous citations, artificially inflating the IF of many journals. In contrast, the EJA maintained strict quality standards, resulting in a stable IF. The article references the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (COARA) declaration, both advocating for a shift away from metrics like IF in favour of more meaningful quality assessments. Moving forward, the EJA and its new open-access journal, EJAIC, will prioritise editorial and scientific quality over citability.
The ESAIC Newsletter
ESAIC Newsletter Strategy Overview - Implemented September 2022
Key Components
Content Contributions and Editorial Oversight
The ESAIC introduced a new newsletter strategy in September 2022 aimed at enhancing communication and engagement with its members. This strategy includes a structured, thematic approach, a bi-monthly publication schedule, and dedicated editorial oversight to ensure the quality and relevance of the content.
The revamped newsletter is designed to be complementary to other society publications, offering an informative yet light read that engages members. It aims to bring community stories to the forefront through interviews and features, showcasing the experiences and achievements of members. This approach not only informs but also fosters a sense of community by telling the stories of those within the society.
This new strategy ensures that the ESAIC newsletter remains a vital, high-quality resource for its members, enhancing engagement through timely, relevant, and well-curated content.
January
Reflects on the previous year and sets objectives for the forthcoming year, with contributions from committee Chairs.
March
Covers a broad range of general topics and society activities dedicated to the Trainees and the ESAIC Programmes.
May/June
Focuses on the European Anaesthesiology Congress, highlighting key events.
July
Summarises congress outcomes, innovations, and updates on research and guidelines projects.
September
Dedicated to patient safety, featuring related initiatives and discussions.
November
Highlights the Focus Meeting and educational activities, with input from the Education and Scientific Committees.
Newsletter Corners
Introduced to report on various committee activities, ensuring inclusivity and comprehensive coverage.
Editor Appointments
Editors are appointed within each committee, with oversight from the board, to manage content flow and ensure accurate representation. Each committee contributes 6 to 12 articles annually, ensuring diverse and regular content is received and full coverage of ongoing activities and projects.
Guidelines Corner
Interview with Prof. Thomas Fuchs-Buder on the latest guidelines on Neuromuscular blockade management
Prof. Thomas Fuchs-Buder
Clinical Corner
Case report: Successful management of “Stiff Person Syndrome” patient for day care procedure
Guidelines Corner
Update of the ESAIC guideline on the prevention and management of postoperative delirium
Guidelines Corner
ESAIC focused guideline for the use of cardiac biomarkers in perioperative risk evaluation
Editorial
Hand in hand-anaesthesia and antisepsis – a historical perspective
Gabriel M. Gurman
Editorial
There is only one patient on the operating table
Gabriel M. Gurman
Research Corner
Update on the practice of mechanical ventilation in non-ARDS ICU patients
Research Corner
ESAIC CTN Study – MET: REevaluation for Peri-operative cArdIac Risk (MET-REPAIR)
Guidelines Corner
New version of the ESAIC guidelines on severe perioperative bleeding management
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