ISSN 2383-4889 (Online) ISSN 2383-4870(Print) Aims and Scope The Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine (abbreviated as Korean J Crit Care Med) is the official publication of the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine founded in 1980. The journal has been published since 1986. It covers all aspects of acute and emergency management for critically ill patient. Highly qualified peer-reviewed research articles and clinical cases are published in this quarterly journal (February, May, August and November). It provides a forum for exchange of research ideas and clinical experiences among critical care practitioners.