About Canadian Journal of Anesthesia

History

The Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (CJA) was founded in 1954 as the result of the merger of the News Letter and of the Proceedings of the Canadian Anaesthetists’ Society. Dr Roderick Gordon acted as the first Editor-in-Chief and, at that time, the Editorial Board comprised three members. Dr Douglas Craig took over the position in 1983, followed by Dr David Bevan in 1989, who presided over the Journal’s destiny until the year 2000.

Since its early days, the CJA has become internationally recognized and now receives over two thirds of its submissions from foreign authors. The CJA has published countless articles of extraordinary quality from its contributors across the world. In recognition of this international perspective and exposure, and to pursue this orientation further, the Board is now appointing a number of corresponding board members world-wide, in addition to the 16 members of the Editorial Board from across Canada.

Scope and Mission

Each issue of the CJA gives readers access to the latest advances in anesthesia. The CJA publishes peer-reviewed, high-profile clinical research, basic research with an impact apparent to clinicians, and expert reviews and opinions to assist the anesthesiologist in the field.

Excellence in clinically related research and knowledge, the Journal’s mission statement, clearly reaffirms the Editorial Board’s commitment to produce an excellent, clinically oriented journal.

Contents

Contents are organized by clinical themes, in order to provide easy access for the busy reader with a particular interest in:

• General Anesthesia
• Regional Anesthesia and Pain
• Obstetrical and Pediatric Anesthesia
• Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Respiration and Airway
• Neuroanesthesia and Intensive Care

A New Media section, Book Reviews and a lively Correspondence section complete the contents.

To view the results of the 2005 Readership Survey go to this page: http://www.cja-jca.org/misc/survey_results_05.shtml

Donald R. Miller, MD, FRCPC
Editor-in-Chief