Aims and scope

Intensive Care Medicine - Paediatric and Neonatal (ICMpn) is an open access online peer-reviewed journal aimed at publishing original research papers; evidence based guidelines-meta- analyses and high-quality review articles on pediatric and neonatal critical care medicine. It is intended for all critical care providers (attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and physiotherapists, and others) seeking to enhance their own knowledge to ensure they provide Intensive Care Medicine - Paediatric and Neonatal best care for critically ill neonates, children and adolescents.

We welcome not only clinical papers but also experimental studies ranging from cell derived studies to whole body experiments. Special attention will be paid on pathophysiological aspects, translational approaches and the effects of developing organs being one of the hallmarks of pediatrics and allied specialties.

ICMpn is the official journal of ESPNIC and is uniquely positioned between neonatology and pediatric organ specific journals covering the whole life span of children from birth till adolescence/adulthood. The editorial board is formed by the best pediatric specialists covering the different and well identifiable areas of neonatal and pediatric critical care. The journal will be instrumental for progress of medical and nursing care with a high level of evidence guiding future therapies for critical ill children of all age groups.