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World Journal of Critical Care Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of critical care medicine, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Acute kidney failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome and mechanical ventilation, application of bronchofiberscopy in critically ill patients, cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation, coagulant dysfunction, continuous renal replacement therapy, fluid resuscitation and tissue perfusion, hemodynamic monitoring and circulatory support, ICU management and treatment control, infection and anti-infection treatment, rational nutrition and immunomodulation in critically ill patients, sedation and analgesia, severe infection, and shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in critical care medicine, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of critical care science. Submit an Article >>

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Editors-in-Chief

Julian E Losanoff, MD, Professor, (Email: jelosanoff@yahoo.com) Department of Surgery, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, University of Nevada Las Vegas NV, Touro University, Henderson NV, Las Vegas, NV 89086, United States

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The WJCCM is now abstracted and indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.

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There is currently no impact factor.

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2220-3141(online)

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Received (736), Duration of Peer Review (22 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (51 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (38 days/Mean), Accepted (58.6%/Mean), Production Time (58 days/Mean), Time to Publication (185 days/Mean), and Rejected (33.4%/Mean).

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Contents Volume 15 Issue 2 June 9, 2026

Editorial

Brain-kidney cross-talk: A call for action!

Susan Paulin, Ratthinam Palaniappan

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):115116. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.115116

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Minireviews

Role of artificial intelligence and point of care ultrasound in management of critically ill patients

Arun Muthukumar, Alexander Schreck, Carlos E Guerra-Londono, Abdul Kader Tabbara, Santiago Uribe-Marquez

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):114201. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.114201

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Integrating structured point-of-care ultrasound into dengue fever management: A mini review and comprehensive clinical guide

Wei-Ven Chin, Zhi-Yuan Lee

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):114264. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.114264

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (5) | (102) | Open

Metabolic footprint of sepsis and septic shock: A narrative review

Deven Juneja, Anjali Mishra

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):118428. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.118428

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Navigating the veins: A comprehensive review of vasoactive agent infusion via peripheral routes

Omender Singh, Deven Juneja

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):118811. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.118811

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Retrospective Study

Clinical profile and outcomes of critically ill obstetric patients in the intensive care unit of a tertiary care center

Tanvi M Meshram, Ankur Sharma, Nikhil Kothari, Akshaya Kumar Das, Garima Choudhary, Darshana Rathod, Kamlesh Kumari, Pradeep K Bhatia

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):118246. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.118246

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Observational Study

Noise quantification in the intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital

Ruchi Gupta, Arshdeep S Chadha, Himanshi Lakra, Rimsha Rehan, Raminder Kalra, Sumit Ray

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):114240. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.114240

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (85) | Open

Sex differences in serious outcomes among critically ill adults following endotracheal intubation

Shahan Waheed, Sajid Ali, Nadeemullah Khan, Ahmed Raheem, Sarah Afzal Kothari

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):115099. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.115099

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (68) | Open

High-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and triglyceride levels and their prognosis in critically ill septic patients

Wagner Nedel, Lílian R Henrique, João Alberto S Deuschle, Luiz H de Oliveira, Laura V de Lima, Giovana T Jahnke, Luis V Portela

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):117211. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.117211

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Outcomes of acute kidney injury in critically ill adults with tropical acute febrile illness: Prospective observational study

Sankalp Ranjan, Srishti Jain, Puneet Panwar, Ashish Jain, Ravi Jain

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):118803. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.118803

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (5) | (161) | Open

Randomized Controlled Trial

Extracorporeal shockwavelithotripsy vs ureteroscopy for management of acute ureteric colic due to stones: A randomized controlled trial

Arjun S Sandhu, Deepak P Bhirud, Mahendra Singh, Gautam R Choudhary, Ravi Chandra Chintapalli, Shiv C Navriya, Jaydeep Jain

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):114619. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.114619

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Impact of magnesium on the clearance of lactate in critically sick patients with sepsis: Randomized clinical trial

Chakkaravarthe Anbarasan, Ankur Sharma, Nikhil Kothari, Tanvi M Meshram, Kamlesh Kumari, Shilpa Goyal, Pradeep K Bhatia

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):115389. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.115389

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Systematic Reviews

Long-term psychological outcomes among frontline healthcare workers following the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review

Traci N Adams, Hetal J Patel, Carol S North

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):118885. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.118885

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (78) | Open

Meta-Analysis

Effects of ketone bodies supplementation in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ahmed K Siddiqi, Syed S Javaid, Akash Kumar, Nomesh Kumar, Mateen Ahmad, Shanzay Akhtar, Ahsan R Raja, Diksha Ladhani, Nisha Kumari, Sooraj Kumar

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):117717. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.117717

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (79) | Open

Surgical fecal diversion vs non-diversion in perineal necrotizing soft tissue infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro Junior, Sharon M Henry, Husna Irfan Thalib, Sariya Khan, Agata Grochowska-Krystman, Lucas Fontenelle Vieira, Sachin Reddi, Rafael Dib Possiedi

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):117985. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.117985

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (5) | (144) | Open

Association of early interleukin-6 level with injury severity and mortality in trauma patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Ibrahim Al-Hassani, Ayman El-Menyar, Mashhood Naduvilekandy, Ammar Al-Hassani, Hassan Al-Thani

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):118175. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.118175

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (5) | (82) | Open

High-flow nasal cannula for hypoxia in the post-anesthetic recovery unit: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cheng Lin, Kevin R Song, Qing Hao Li, Gopakumar S Nair, Sonny Cheng, Kamal Kumar

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):118285. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.118285

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Case Report

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia associated with dexmedetomidine withdrawal in an adult liver transplant recipient: A case report

Karen Kimura, Shinichi Kai, Moritoki Egi

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):120336. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.120336

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Correspondence

Letter to the Editor: Impact of the intensivist at the bedside - the case of rational use of benzodiazepines

Wagner Nedel

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):116049. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.116049

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (49) | Open

Letter to the Editor: Optimal device for emergency intubation - a commentary on the complementary role of intubating laryngeal mask airway-video laryngoscope

Yagnang K Vyas

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):117117. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.117117

(0) | (0) | (0) | (0) | (4) | (82) | Open

Letter to the Editor: Insight into emergency endotracheal intubation in critically ill and strategies beyond equipment

Habib Md Reazaul Karim, Anirban Bhattacharjee, Ankur Khandelwal

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):118845. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.118845

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Letter to the Editor: Chest X-ray–based severity scores in COVID-19 - what do they tell us about oxygen needs?

Ankur Khandelwal, Habib Md Reazaul Karim, Anirban Bhattacharjee

World J Crit Care Med 15(2):119458. Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.119458

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