As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
COVID-19 and impact on peer review
Aims and scope
The International Journal of Emergency Medicine is a high-quality Open Access journal which aims to bring to light the various clinical advancements and research developments attained over the world, thus helping the specialty forge ahead. It is directed towards physicians and medical personnel undergoing training or working within the field of Emergency Medicine. Disciplines covered include interesting clinical cases, the latest evidence-based practice and research developments in Emergency Medicine, including emergency pediatrics. The International Journal of Emergency Medicine focuses on the practice of Emergency Medicine in a variety of settings, from urban emergency departments and rural clinics in the developing world, to humanitarian and disaster situations. It aims to shed light on international advances in practice, education and research, with a single common goal: to reduce suffering and promote excellence in patient care worldwide.
FEATURED PAPER: RACIAL OR ETHNIC EQUALITY IN ACUTE CARE PROCESSES
Multiple studies have found that race and ethnicity are associated with worse care delivery and clinical outcomes. Chun Mei Su et al. investigated the acute care processes in intracerebral hemorrhage among different racial and ethnic groups to determine whether disparities exist in this area and if so whether they are associated with worse outcomes.
FEATURED PAPER: COVID-19 MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a novel, life-threatening hyperinflammatory condition that develops in children a few weeks after infection with SARS-CoV-2.
The clinical overlap of SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C, and Kawasaki disease (KD) creates a formidable diagnostic challenge and due to lack of evidence, published guidelines on treatment are based on expert consensus. M. Giacalone et al. review the status of the art of this new pediatric syndrome and what we still need to investigate.
IS GLUCOSE THE ONLY ENERGY SUBSTRATE FOR THE BRAIN? A CASE OF "HAPPY HYPOGLYCEMIA"
Hypoglycemia usually includes various neurological symptoms, which are the consequence of neuroglycopenia. When it is severe, it is associated with altered mental status, even coma.
Is glucose the only energy substrate for the brain?
The "happy hypoglycemia": when severe hypoglycemia gives no symptoms.
FEATURED PAPER: THE CHALLENGE OF SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPT
Sometimes it's a simple headache but subarachnoid hemorrhage accounts for more than 30,000 cases of stroke annually in North America and encompasses a 4.4% mortality rate. Despite of this, subarachnoid hemorrhages are frequently misdiagnosed, therefore, it is imperative to address the diagnosis and early management to minimize poor outcomes.
S. Patel et al. here describe a straightforward approach to evaluating, risk stratifying, and managing subarachnoid hemorrhages in the emergency dept.
FEATURED PAPER: HEALTHCARE IN TRANSITION IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
Armenia, an ex-Soviet Republic in transition since independence in 1991, has made remarkable strides in development. A low-income country at the time of independence, Armenia is now classified by the World Bank as a high middle-income country. Despite of this, Emergency care has remained fairly undeveloped in the current drive to modernize. An investment in emergency systems can exponentially boost cardiac, stroke, and trauma care programs and thus the health of a nation. Sharon Chekijian et al. describe the current state of emergency care in Armenia using in-depth key informant interviews and review of published and unpublished internal United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ministry of Health (MOH) documents as well as data from the Yerevan Municipal Ambulance Service and international agencies.
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Interhospital transfer of COVID-19 patients treated with high-flow nasal oxygen therapy
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Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma: a case report
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Impact of a binary triage system and structural reorganization of emergency department on health care workers exposed to suspected COVID-19 patients—a single-centre analysis
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A rare case of persistent air leak: beware of all the tubes
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Physical and mental health impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare workers: a scoping review
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Fluid resuscitation in trauma: what are the best strategies and fluids?
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Current methods of diagnosis and treatment of scaphoid fractures
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The use of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in patients with hypotension in the emergency department
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Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb – a review
FEATURED PAPER: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The current COVID-19 pandemic has exposed existing weaknesses in public health infrastructure globally as well as the lack of preparedness and suboptimal response for such pandemic disasters, including for psychological aspects. Both the economic hardship and the continuous media coverage of alarming news have exacerbated this effect which also includes increased domestic violence.
M. Sheek-Hussein et al. discuss how addressing psychological effects may improve the disaster management of infectious pandemics.
FEATURED PAPER: DUAL OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR SYSTEM FOR COVID-19 MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MALAYSIA
Sabah in Malaysian Borneo is among the Malaysian states which reported a high number of detected COVID-19 cases during the current pandemic. Due to geographical challenges and limited resources, clinicians developed novel strategies for managing patients.
Phee Kheng Cheah et al. here describe a novel dual oxygen concentrator system for mechanical ventilation developed by retrieval team members from the Emergency Department of the Sabah Women and Children’s Hospital. The application of this simple setup could potentially save more critically ill patients who are being managed in resource-limited conditions.
FEATURED PAPER: RAPID SEQUENCE INTUBATION IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN PRE-HOSPITAL SETTING
Pre-hospital rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is regarded as the gold standard for advanced airway management in critically ill and/or injured patients although concerns have been risen about the safety, efficacy, harm and delays that non-physician pre-hospital RSI may cause. In South Africa, pre-hospital RSI was first approved to be performed by degree qualified Emergency Care Practitioners by the Health Professions Council of South Africa in 2009. G.C. Botha et al., in this study, analyse the South African experience in terms of pre-hospital training, system requirements and clinical governance systems after more than 10 years since RSI implementation.
FEATURED PAPER: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN JAPAN
A super-aged society has been developing in Japan, and the emergency care system needs to change according to these new demographics and society’s needs. The focus has been shifting from critical care and trauma to medical and surgical conditions involving the elderly. K. Shimizu et al., in this review, discuss challenges (triage, ambulance diversion, and staffing) and possible solutions (public helpline, smartphone app system, coordination by designated hospitals, and government support), to shape future directions.
Announcing In Review
The International Journal of Emergency Medicine, in partnership with Research Square, is now offering In Review. Authors choosing this free optional service during the submission process will be able to:
- Share their work with fellow researchers to read, comment on, and cite even before publication
- Showcase their work to funders and others with a citable DOI while it is still under review
- Track their manuscript - including seeing when reviewers are invited, and when reports are received
See the full range of benefits in choosing In Review and how to opt in here
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Annual Journal Metrics
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Speed
57 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
51 days to first decision for all manuscripts
98 days from submission to acceptance
19 days from acceptance to publication
Citation Impact
1.049 - SNIP (Source-Normalized Impact per Paper)
0.477 - SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
2.200 - Citescore
Usage
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459 Altmetric Mentions
- ISSN: 1865-1380 (electronic)
- ISSN: 1865-1372 (print)