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Anesthesia and Analgesia

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Published by: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/pages/default.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 354 196 406 41

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 317
Documents by Best Scientists*: 515
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 237
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.161
Impact Factor: 3.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Anesthesia & Analgesia?

Anesthesia & Analgesia mainly deals with areas of study such as Anesthesia, Surgery, Internal medicine, Cardiology and MEDLINE. It connects research in Anesthesia with the related topic of Blood pressure. Heart rate is part of Blood pressure studies tackled in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Anesthesia & Analgesia focuses on Surgery as well as the interrelated topic of Analgesic. Internal medicine study tackled is connected to the field of Endocrinology. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of MEDLINE and the similar topic of Intensive care medicine.

Local anesthetic research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Bupivacaine and Lidocaine. Anesthetic and Isoflurane are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal.

  • Anesthesia (55.20%)
  • Surgery (22.99%)
  • Internal medicine (10.87%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Advances in Pain Research and Therapy (1825 citations)
  • Postoperative pain experience: results from a national survey suggest postoperative pain continues to be undermanaged. (1539 citations)
  • Preemptive analgesia--treating postoperative pain by preventing the establishment of central sensitization. (1440 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Anesthesia & Analgesia:

The published articles facilitate discussions on Anesthesia, Surgery, Local anesthetic, Analgesic and Anesthetic. While the primary focus in the most cited articles is Anesthesia, they also dissect topics surrounding Randomized controlled trial and Clinical trial as a whole. The published articles explore topics in Anesthetic which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Sevoflurane and Isoflurane.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Anesthesia & Analgesia investigates studies in Anesthesia, MEDLINE, Confidence interval, Perioperative and Internal medicine. Many of the studies tackled connect Anesthesia with a similar field of study like Randomized controlled trial. Topics in MEDLINE were tackled in line with various other fields like Anesthesiology, Text mining, Medical emergency, Emergency medicine and Intensive care medicine.

Aside from discussions in Confidence interval, the journal also deals with the subject of Retrospective cohort study which intersects with Incidence (epidemiology) disciplines. In addition to Internal medicine research, it aims to explore topics under Endocrinology and Cardiology. While Anesthesia & Analgesia focused on Intubation, it was also able to explore topics like Airway and Nose.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Aspirin Use Is Associated With Decreased Mechanical Ventilation, Intensive Care Unit Admission, and In-Hospital Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019. (104 citations)
  • Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology: Consensus Statement and Recommendations for Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean. (22 citations)
  • Blood Substitutes and Oxygen Therapeutics: A Review. (13 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Anesthesia & Analgesia (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Daniel I. Sessler (227 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Franklin Dexter (215 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Edmond I. Eger (193 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul F. White (188 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Tong J. Gan (120 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Anesthesia & Analgesia (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, San Francisco (489 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (446 papers) published 33 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (380 papers) published 37 papers at the last edition, 17 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (374 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
  • Duke University (369 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 20.12% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 32.17% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.92% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.28% of all publications and 36.63% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Anesthesia and Analgesia

Diving into in-depth studies within Anesthesia & Analgesia opens a pathway for a rewarding career for those fascinated by the medical field. Students and aspirants who want to pursue a career in this field should ensure that they have proper knowledge of the fundamentals and are up-to-date with the latest advancements.

The sphere of Anesthesia & Analgesia offers various career paths such as anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, anesthesia technician, and critical care nurse. In addition, the subjects discussed in this journal, such as surgery, internal medicine, and cardiology, align well with the scope of nursing careers.

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Remember, a career in the field of Anesthesia & Analgesia is demanding and requires a strong commitment to learning. Yet it can also be incredibly rewarding, providing the chance to make a significant positive impact on patients' lives.

Top Publications

  • Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.

    Tong J. Gan;Kumar G. Belani;Sergio Bergese;Frances Chung

    (2020)
    760 Citations
  • Coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2: A Brief Overview.

    Stephan Ludwig;Alexander Zarbock

    (2020)
    365 Citations
  • Perioperative COVID-19 Defense: An Evidence-Based Approach for Optimization of Infection Control and Operating Room Management.

    Franklin Dexter;Michelle C. Parra;Jeremiah R. Brown;Randy W. Loftus

    (2020)
    343 Citations
  • Aspirin Use Is Associated With Decreased Mechanical Ventilation, Intensive Care Unit Admission, and In-Hospital Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019.

    Jonathan H Chow;Ashish K Khanna;Ashish K Khanna;Shravan Kethireddy;David Yamane

    (2021)
    309 Citations
  • American Society for Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Quality Initiative Joint Consensus Statement on Postoperative Delirium Prevention

    Christopher G. Hughes;Christina S. Boncyk;Deborah J. Culley;Lee A. Fleisher

    (2020)
    234 Citations
  • Intraoperative Hypotension Is Associated With Adverse Clinical Outcomes After Noncardiac Surgery.

    Anne Gregory;Wolf H. Stapelfeldt;Ashish K. Khanna;Nathan J. Smischney

    (2021)
    217 Citations
  • Essential Role of Patient Blood Management in a Pandemic: A Call for Action.

    Aryeh Shander;Susan M. Goobie;Matthew A. Warner;Matti Aapro

    (2020)
    192 Citations
  • Prevention of Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury by Implementing the KDIGO Guidelines in High-Risk Patients Identified by Biomarkers: The PrevAKI-Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Alexander Zarbock;Mira Küllmar;Marlies Ostermann;Gianluca Lucchese

    (2021)
    161 Citations
  • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome After Surgery: Mechanisms and Protection.

    Andreas Margraf;Nadine Ludwig;Alexander Zarbock;Jan Rossaint

    (2020)
    145 Citations
  • A Global Definition of Patient Blood Management

    (2022)
    139 Citations

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