Advancing Patient Care through Scientific Discovery: ANESTHESIOLOGY Journal

Our mission at ANESTHESIOLOGY is to promote scientific discovery and knowledge in perioperative, critical care, and pain medicine, ultimately advancing patient care. As a leading journal in the field, we are committed to publishing and disseminating high-quality work that informs daily clinical practice and transforms the practice of medicine.

Journal Impact and Recognition

ANESTHESIOLOGY has achieved a remarkable Journal Impact Factor of 9.198*, a 16.5% increase and the highest in the journal’s history. Additionally, our 5-year impact factor stands at 8.832, surpassing last year’s 8.139. The Journal Citation Indicator, a new, field-normalized measurement of journal citation impact, is 2.84*.

Our citation half-life, a testament to the journal’s enduring influence, is 11.6 years*.

A Legacy of Excellence

Founded in 1940, ANESTHESIOLOGY is the official journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, operating with complete editorial autonomy and an independent, internationally recognized Editorial Board. We proudly boast a broad dissemination of research through our active social media program and additional tools designed to engage readers with our content.

Recent and Upcoming Issues

Stay up-to-date with the latest research and insights in perioperative, critical care, and pain medicine. Browse our recent and upcoming issues:

• Volume 138, Number 1
• Volume 138, Number 2
• Volume 138, Number 3
• Volume 138, Number 4
• Volume 138, Number 5
• Volume 138, Number 6
• Volume 139, Number 1
• Volume 139, Number 2
• Volume 139, Number 3
• Volume 139, Number 4
• Volume 139, Number 5
• Volume 139, Number 6

Learn more about the Journal Citation Indicator and its significance in measuring journal citation impact here.