Critical Care is a high-quality, peer-reviewed, international clinical medical journal. Critical Care aims to improve the care of critically ill patients by acquiring, discussing, distributing, and promoting evidence-based information relevant to intensivists. Critical Care aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the intensive care field.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Portico, PMC, CLOCKSS, Koninklijke Bibliotheek; National Digital Preservation Program, China
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Critical Care and Intensive Care MedicineQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Critical Care Medicine
Scopus Categories
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentRespiratory Support and MechanismsIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersHemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationNosocomial Infections in ICUTrauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, ResuscitationCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesAcute Kidney Injury ResearchTraumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances