The Journal of Critical Care Medicine publishes research focused on the management and outcomes of critically ill patients. Articles frequently address critical care interventions, including mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The journal also covers the assessment and prediction of critical conditions such as acute kidney injury (AKI), sepsis, and heart failure, often utilizing clinical scores and biomarkers.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineQ2
Critical Care and Intensive Care MedicineQ2
Emergency MedicineQ2
Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Critical Care Medicine
Scopus Categories
Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineCritical Care and Intensive Care MedicinePulmonary and Respiratory MedicineEmergency Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentRespiratory Support and MechanismsCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersNosocomial Infections in ICUMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesTrauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, ResuscitationCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationAcute Kidney Injury ResearchHemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy