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Resuscitation
H-index 48

Resuscitation

0300-9572

Published by: Elsevier

https://www.journals.elsevier.com/resuscitation

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 271 228 683 47

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 341
Documents by Best Scientists*: 800
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 15
SCIMAGO H-index: 162
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.032
Impact Factor: 4.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Resuscitation?

The journal investigates studies in Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Anesthesia, Medical emergency and Internal medicine. While it focused on Resuscitation, it was also able to explore topics like Intensive care and Intensive care medicine. It explores issues in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation which can be linked to other research areas like Survival rate, Retrospective cohort study and MEDLINE.

Anesthesia research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Surgery and Blood pressure. While Internal medicine is the focus of Resuscitation, it also provided insights into the studies of Endocrinology and Cardiology. Resuscitation focuses on different Emergency medicine studies like Out of hospital cardiac arrest and Emergency medical services.

Research on Ventricular fibrillation addressed in it frequently intersections with the field of Defibrillation.

  • Resuscitation (26.42%)
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (25.75%)
  • Anesthesia (22.33%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2010 Section 4 Adult advanced life support (2528 citations)
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2010 Section 2. Adult basic life support and use of automated external defibrillators. (1351 citations)
  • Global incidences of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and survival rates: Systematic review of 67 prospective studies. (1107 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Resuscitation:

The published articles primarily tackle Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Resuscitation, Intensive care, Anesthesia and Surgery. The published papers explore issues in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation which can be linked to other research areas like Emergency medical services, Medical emergency and Internal medicine, Ventricular fibrillation. While Resuscitation is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Survival rate, Prospective cohort study and Intensive care medicine.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Resuscitation, Emergency medicine, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Internal medicine and Out of hospital cardiac arrest. Issues in Resuscitation were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Intensive care medicine, Cohort and Medical emergency. Emergency medicine research featured in Resuscitation incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Odds ratio, Retrospective cohort study, MEDLINE and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The journal focuses on Cardiopulmonary resuscitation but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Defibrillation, Cohort study and Ventricular fibrillation. Resuscitation addresses concerns in the field of Internal medicine by exploring it in line with topics in Cardiology which intersect with Blood pressure subjects. The studies in Out of hospital cardiac arrest featured incorporate elements of Hospital discharge and Primary outcome.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Adult advanced life support. (48 citations)
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Cardiac arrest in special circumstances. (33 citations)
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 : Epidemiology of cardiac arrest in Europe (32 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 Resuscitation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gavin D. Perkins (254 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jerry P. Nolan (173 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Fritz Sterz (168 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Clifton W. Callaway (142 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Vinay Nadkarni (140 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 1 less 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 Resuscitation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pittsburgh (356 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (241 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Medical University of Vienna (202 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Warwick (200 papers) published 32 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (197 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 6 more 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, 3.74% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 31.75% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.94% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.85% of all publications and 41.47% 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.

Bridging Clinical Practice and Research: Role of Resuscitation Nurses

Resuscitation nursing, a critical element of emergency and intensive care medicine, represents an important thread connecting all research topics discussed in this article. Resuscitation nurses play a pivotal role, particularly in cardiopulmonary resuscitation cases, rapid response scenarios, and in administering anesthesia. They ensure a swift, appropriate response in critical medical emergencies, thereby directly impacting survival rates and patient outcomes. These skilled professionals constantly upgrade their competencies through regular training and keeping abreast with recent research and medical advancements. It's essential, therefore, to highlight the significant role they play in translating research findings into practice, and the need for them to be informed about the latest scientific studies, guidelines, and protocols. To practice as a resuscitation nurse in certain states, like Illinois, you need specific licenses and certifications. To assist in this process, we've provided a comprehensive resource on the illinois nursing license requirements. This information can help aspiring resuscitation nurses to understand the necessary qualifications, thereby contributing to both the development of their careers and the improved quality of emergency healthcare services. Note that practicing resuscitation nurses also contribute to research, either as collaborators or principal researchers. Their real-world experiences and insights are invaluable in shaping practical, applicable research in resuscitation and related medical fields. Therefore, this profession provides a practicable bridge connecting clinical practice and academic research, further advancing the overall goals of emergency medicine. Understanding the role and contributions of resuscitation nurses can lend a different perspective to our approach to resuscitation research and may contribute to a holistic understanding of the themes discussed in this article.

Top Publications

  • European Resuscitation Council and European Society of Intensive Care Medicine Guidelines 2021: Post-resuscitation care.

    (2021)
    809 Citations
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Adult advanced life support.

    Jasmeet Soar;Bernd W. Böttiger;Pierre Carli;Keith Couper

    (2021)
    773 Citations
  • Survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Europe - results of the EuReCa TWO study

    Jan-Thorsten Gräsner;Jan Wnent;Johan Herlitz;Gavin D. Perkins

    (2020)
    636 Citations
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Cardiac arrest in special circumstances.

    Carsten Lott;Anatolij Truhlář;Annette Alfonzo;Alessandro Barelli

    (2021)
    531 Citations
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Basic Life Support.

    Theresa M. Olasveengen;Federico Semeraro;Giuseppe Ristagno;Maaret Castren

    (2021)
    446 Citations
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 : Epidemiology of cardiac arrest in Europe

    Jan Thorsten Gräsner;Johan Herlitz;Ingvild B.M. Tjelmeland;Jan Wnent

    (2021)
    428 Citations
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Executive summary.

    Gavin D. Perkins;Jan-Thorsen Gräsner;Federico Semeraro;Theresa Olasveengen

    (2021)
    415 Citations
  • Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest across the World: First Report from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)

    Tekeyuki Kiguchi;Masashi Okubo;Chika Nishiyama;Ian Maconochie

    (2020)
    395 Citations
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Newborn resuscitation and support of transition of infants at birth.

    John Madar;Charles C. Roehr;Sean Ainsworth;Hege Ersdal

    (2021)
    364 Citations
  • European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Systems saving lives

    (2021)
    302 Citations

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