As you write for Critical Decisions, you may want to bookmark this page so that you can refer frequently to this information. We have included a PDF version of the author guidelines-attention to these guidelines is critical to the success of your submission. We have also developed a template in Microsoft Word that you can download and use as you prepare your manuscript. Using the template will help you ensure that you have included all the required elements in your draft. A sample issue of Critical Decisions is also available in a PDF format. If you're not familiar with our publication, taking a moment to review our unique format will help you get a better idea of how to develop your lesson.

For questions about the focus of your article, be sure to contact your associate editor. For questions of style or format, please contact Mary Anne Mitchell, ELS, Managing Editor, at mamitchell@acep.org.

If you are interested in writing for Critical Decisions, please let us know. Lesson topics are assigned by the Critical Decisions Editorial Board to ensure that we provide practical, up-to-date information on all aspects of emergency medicine practice. If you have an idea for a topic or would like to write for Critical Decisions, please send your suggestions to cdem@acep.org. We are not currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts.