Call for papers - Critical care for multiple organ dysfunction and sepsis

Guest Editors

Yalim Dikmen, MD, PhD, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Türkiye
Jihad Mallat, MD, PhD, FCCM, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 29 January 2026

BMC Anesthesiology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Critical care for multiple organ dysfunction and sepsis. This Collection invites researchers to contribute their work on critical care for multiple organ dysfunction and sepsis. We welcome studies that explore the latest advancements in diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies within the intensive care setting. By gathering perspectives and innovative research, we aim to enhance understanding and improve outcomes for patients facing these complex and life-threatening conditions.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Yalim Dikmen, MD, PhD, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Türkiye

Professor Yalim Dikmen is professor of anesthesiology and reanimation at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa and Cerrahpasa Medical School, Türkiye. Professor Dikmen obtained his degrees in medicine, anesthesiology and reanimation from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School. Presently, he is head of Sadi Sun Intensive Care Unit at Cerrahpasa Medical School. Previously, he served in the Society of Turkish Society of Intensive Care and Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation as both president and secretary. He is a member of several editorial advisory boards, including BMC Anesthesiology. Professor Dikmen is the former editor in chief of Turkish Journal of Anesthesiology and Reanimation.

Jihad Mallat, MD, PhD, FCCM, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dr Jihad Mallat is certified by the French Board of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, with subspecialty certification in critical care medicine. He holds a professorship in medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA. Additionally, he has earned a master’s degree in Methodology, Statistics, and Research from the University of Paris-Sud, France, and a PhD from the University of Caen Normandy, France. Previously, he served as the Middle East Representative for the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine. Currently, Dr Mallat is a consultant in critical care medicine at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he serves as the Medical Director of the Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Dr Mallat has significantly contributed to critical care research, particularly in circulatory failure management, heart-lung interactions, and mechanical ventilation. He has published extensively, authoring over 135 peer-reviewed articles to date.

About the Collection

BMC Anesthesiology is calling for submissions to our collection, Critical care for multiple organ dysfunction and sepsis.

Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and sepsis represent critical challenges in modern medicine, particularly within the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. These conditions often arise due to severe infections, leading to systemic inflammation and the failure of multiple organ systems.

This Collection aims to highlight the latest research and clinical advancements in critical care related to MODS and sepsis, emphasizing the need for collaborative approaches to improve patient outcomes. Advances have been made in early identification and management of sepsis, as well as in the development of novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Enhanced monitoring techniques and multidisciplinary care approaches have shown promise in mitigating the progression of organ dysfunction.

We invite submissions from all aspects of this field, including, but not limited to:

Early detection and management of sepsis
Interventions for multiple organ dysfunction
Perioperative considerations in sepsis management
Impact of infection on organ function

Looking forward, ongoing research in critical care for MODS and sepsis may yield innovative diagnostic tools and targeted therapies that could significantly enhance patient survival rates and quality of life. There is potential for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in monitoring and predicting outcomes, which may lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

There are currently no articles in this collection.

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Critical care for multiple organ dysfunction and sepsis" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.