Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care (APICARE) is an academic, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote research and the exchange of knowledge within the essential fields of anesthesiology, pain management, intensive care, and resuscitation. By addressing the latest advancements, the journal aims to contribute significantly to improving clinical practices and enhancing patient care across these vital healthcare areas.

APICARE provides a comprehensive platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators, with a focus on supporting the academic and professional development of young physicians. It promotes evidence-based practices and scholarly communication, offering a venue for original research, case reports, and review articles that address key challenges and innovations in anesthesiology, pain management, intensive care, and resuscitation.

Committed to high-quality research, APICARE aims to advance healthcare practices across South Asia, the Middle East, and globally. The journal ensures academic rigor through a thorough peer review process and is recognized as one of the region's leading research journals. It is indexed by major international agencies, ensuring broad visibility.

Registered with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, APICARE increased its publication frequency to six issues annually, now published bimonthly from February to December.

Research Areas and Specialties

APICARE welcomes research and scholarly articles in the following areas:

• Anesthesiology: Advances in anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, general anesthesia, and perioperative care.
• Pain Management: Innovative approaches to managing acute and chronic pain, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, as well as advancements in pain assessment tools.
• Intensive Care: Developments in critical care medicine, intensive monitoring, life support systems, and the management of critically ill patients.
• Resuscitation: Research on emergency care, cardiac arrest, trauma management, and innovations in resuscitation techniques and technologies.

The journal also encourages submissions on related topics, such as anesthetic complications, patient safety, postoperative care, and the integration of new technologies in these specialties.