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Critical Care Medicine

Q1 Journal Scopus Active Journal
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
└ Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine Q1
SJR 2025
1.921
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
326
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.41
Total Docs. (latest)
469
Total Citations (3yr)
3,928
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00903493, 15300293
Coverage
1973-2026
Journal Rank
#1,572
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Subject Categories

Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine Q1

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Aims & Scope

​​​​​​​Critical Care Medicine is the premier peer-reviewed, scientific publication in critical care medicine. Directed to those specialists who treat patients in the ICU and CCU, including chest physicians, surgeons, pediatricians, pharmacists/pharmacologists, anesthesiologists, critical care nurses, and other healthcare professionals, Critical Care Medicine covers all aspects of acute and emergency care for the critically ill or injured patient. Each issue presents critical care practitioners with clinical breakthroughs that lead to better patient care, the latest news on promising research, and advances in equipment and techniques. The purpose of this journal is to publish original articles on significant work in critical care medicine. It also provides a forum for exchange of ideas on what's right and what's wrong in the management of the critically ill; a truly in-depth coverage of this specialty. All articles are original submissions and peer-reviewed.

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Total Docs. (latest) 469
Total Docs. (3 years) 1,194
Total Refs. 10,145
Total Citations (3 years) 3,928
Citable Docs. (3 years) 674
Citations / Doc. (2 years) 3.41
Ref. / Doc. 21.63
% Female 44.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the impact factor of Critical Care Medicine?

The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Critical Care Medicine has an SJR of 1.921 and is ranked Q1.

What is the SJR and quartile of Critical Care Medicine?

Critical Care Medicine has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.921 and its best quartile is Q1.

What is the H-index of Critical Care Medicine?

The H-index of Critical Care Medicine is 326, meaning 326 of its articles have each been cited at least 326 times.

Is Critical Care Medicine indexed in Scopus?

Yes. Critical Care Medicine is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).

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Journal Information

SJR1.921
Best QuartileQ1
H Index326
ISSN00903493, 15300293
PublisherLippincott Williams and Wilkins
CountryUnited States
RegionNorthern America
Coverage1973-2026
Open AccessNo
TypeJournal
Rank#1,572

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