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	Volume 10 Issue 2
	Comment
	Commentary Levels of protein C and activated protein C: what do they mean? Jan A Hazelzet Critical Care 2006, 10:126 (6 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Rapid molecular detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a cost-effective tool for infection control in critical care? Marc J Struelens, Olivier Denis Critical Care 2006, 10:128 (14 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The choice of catecholamines in septic shock: more and more good arguments to strengthen the known position, but don't lose the faith! Andreas Meier-Hellmann Critical Care 2006, 10:127 (16 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Meningococcal disease: identifying high-risk cases David Inwald, Mark Peters Critical Care 2006, 10:129 (16 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Is it time for implementation of tight glycaemia control by intensive insulin therapy in every ICU? Philippe Devos, Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2006, 10:130 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Rescue therapy in septic shock – is terlipressin the last frontier? Marc Leone, Claude Martin Critical Care 2006, 10:131 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary A validated clinical approach for the management of aspergillosis in critically ill patients: ready, steady, go! Jose Garnacho-Montero, Rosario Amaya-Villar Critical Care 2006, 10:132 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary New horizons: NT-proBNP for risk stratification of patients with shock in the intensive care unit Ursula Hoffmann, Martin Borggrefe, Martina Brueckmann Critical Care 2006, 10:134 (29 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Skin microcirculation and vasopressin infusion: a laser Doppler study Francis Bernard, Alain Vinet, Colin Verdant Critical Care 2006, 10:135 (29 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The value of monitoring outcomes should be measured by the appropriateness of the response Timothy P Hofer Critical Care 2006, 10:133 (4 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Epidemiology studies in critical care Greg Martin Critical Care 2006, 10:136 (4 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Macrophage migration inhibitory factor: controller of systemic inflammation Douglas F Larson, Katherine Horak Critical Care 2006, 10:138 (6 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Reducing ventilator-induced lung injury and other organ injury by the prone position Peter M Suter Critical Care 2006, 10:139 (6 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Strong ion difference in urine: new perspectives in acid-base assessment Luciano Gattinoni, Eleonora Carlesso, Paolo Cadringher, Pietro Caironi Critical Care 2006, 10:137 (7 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: Sugar, soap and statins – an unlikely recipe for the critically ill David Bacon, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2006, 10:140 (10 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Ventilator-associated pneumonia: monotherapy is optimal if chosen wisely Burke A Cunha Critical Care 2006, 10:141 (20 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Pro-Con Debate: Steroid use in ACTH non-responsive septic shock patients with high baseline cortisol levels Djillali Annane, Eddy Fan, Margaret S Herridge Critical Care 2006, 10:210 (5 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Specific aspects of acute renal failure in cancer patients Michael Darmon, Magali Ciroldi, Guillaume Thiery, Benoît Schlemmer, Elie Azoulay Critical Care 2006, 10:211 (11 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique Demonstrating the benefit of medical emergency teams (MET) proves more difficult than anticipated George Chrysochoou, Scott R Gunn Critical Care 2006, 10:306 (1 March 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Early recognition and treatment of non-traumatic shock in a community hospital Jason R Justice, Marie R Baldisseri Critical Care 2006, 10:307 (1 March 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Cutaneous vascular reactivity and flow motion response to vasopressin in advanced vasodilatory shock and severe postoperative multiple organ dysfunction syndrome Günter Luckner, Martin W Dünser, Karl-Heinz Stadlbauer, Viktoria D Mayr, Stefan Jochberger, Volker Wenzel, Hanno Ulmer, Werner Pajk, Walter R Hasibeder, Barbara Friesenecker, Hans Knotzer Critical Care 2006, 10:R40 (7 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Exogenous pulmonary surfactant for the treatment of adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: results of a meta-analysis Warren J Davidson, Del Dorscheid, Roger Spragg, Michael Schulzer, Edwin Mak, Najib T Ayas Critical Care 2006, 10:R41 (8 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Peripheral arterial blood pressure monitoring adequately tracks central arterial blood pressure in critically ill patients: an observational study Mariano Mignini, Enrique Piacentini, Arnaldo Dubin Critical Care 2006, 10:R43 (8 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 2 comments
	Research Fatality after deliberate ingestion of sustained-release ibuprofen: a case report David Wood, Jane Monaghan, Peter Streete, Alison Jones, Paul Dargan Critical Care 2006, 10:R44 (8 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research The epidemiology of severe sepsis in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 1996 to 2004: secondary analysis of a high quality clinical database, the ICNARC Case Mix Programme Database David A Harrison, Catherine A Welch, Jane M Eddleston Critical Care 2006, 10:R42 (10 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Antithrombin supplementation for anticoagulation during continuous hemofiltration in critically ill patients with septic shock: a case-control study Damien du Cheyron, Bruno Bouchet, Cédric Bruel, Cédric Daubin, Michel Ramakers, Pierre Charbonneau Critical Care 2006, 10:R45 (13 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Circulating inflammatory mediators and organ dysfunction after cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: a prospective observational study Hugo de Mendonça-Filho, Kelly Pereira, Mariane Fontes, Daniel Vieira, Maria de Mendonça, Luiz Campos, Hugo Castro-Faria-Neto Critical Care 2006, 10:R46 (15 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Activated protein C increases sensitivity to vasoconstriction in rabbit Escherichia coli endotoxin-induced shock Eric Wiel, Marion Costecalde, Gilles Lebuffe, Delphine Corseaux, Brigitte Jude, Régis Bordet, Benoît Tavernier, Benoît Vallet Critical Care 2006, 10:R47 (15 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Attributable mortality of Acinetobacter baumannii infections in critically ill patients: a systematic review of matched cohort and case-control studies Matthew E Falagas, Ioannis A Bliziotis, Ilias I Siempos Critical Care 2006, 10:R48 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A comparison of continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure non-invasive ventilation in patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema: a meta-analysis Kwok M Ho, Karen Wong Critical Care 2006, 10:R49 (27 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome – a critical analysis Jan J De Waele, Eric AJ Hoste, Manu LNG Malbrain Critical Care 2006, 10:R51 (27 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Combination therapy versus monotherapy: a randomised pilot study on the evolution of inflammatory parameters after ventilator associated pneumonia [ISRCTN31976779] Pierre Damas, Christophe Garweg, Mehran Monchi, Monique Nys, Jean-Luc Canivet, Didier Ledoux, Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2006, 10:R52 (28 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Procalcitonin, lipopolysaccharide-binding protein, interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in community-acquired infections and sepsis: a prospective study Shahin Gaïni, Ole Koldkjær, Court Pedersen, Svend Pedersen Critical Care 2006, 10:R53 (28 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research One year ago not business as usual: Wound management, infection and psychoemotional control during tertiary medical care following the 2004 Tsunami disaster in southeast Asia Marc Maegele, Sven Gregor, Nedim Yuecel, Christian Simanski, Thomas Paffrath, Dieter Rixen, Markus M Heiss, Claudia Rudroff, Stefan Saad, Walter Perbix, Frank Wappler, Andreas Harzheim, Rosemarie Schwarz, Bertil Bouillon Critical Care 2006, 10:R50 (29 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Europeans airlifted to Germany after the Asian tsunami had suffered traumatic injuries often contaminated with highly resistant bacteria, and required effective wound management, isolation for microflora identification and psychoemotional intervention to alleviate post-traumatic stress.
	Research Chest wall mechanics during pressure support ventilation Andrea Aliverti, Eleonora Carlesso, Raffaele Dellacà, Paolo Pelosi, Davide Chiumello, Antonio Pedotti, Luciano Gattinoni Critical Care 2006, 10:R54 (31 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus surgical tracheostomy in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Anthony Delaney, Sean M Bagshaw, Marek Nalos Critical Care 2006, 10:R55 (7 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Oxygenation effect of interventional lung assist in a lavage model of acute lung injury: a prospective experimental study Günther Zick, Inéz Frerichs, Dirk Schädler, Gunnar Schmitz, Sven Pulletz, Erol Cavus, Felix Wachtler, Jens Scholz, Norbert Weiler Critical Care 2006, 10:R56 (7 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The use of moderate hypothermia during cardiac surgery is associated with repression of tumour necrosis factor-α via inhibition of activating protein-1: an experimental study Ma Qing, Michael Wöltje, Kathrin Schumacher, Magdalena Sokalska, Jaime F Vazquez-Jimenez, Ralf Minkenberg, Marie-Christine Seghaye Critical Care 2006, 10:R57 (7 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The impact of an hematocrit of 20% during normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass for elective low risk coronary artery bypass graft surgery on oxygen delivery and clinical outcome – a randomized controlled study [ISRCTN35655335] Christian von Heymann, Michael Sander, Achim Foer, Anja Heinemann, Bruce Spiess, Jan Braun, Michael Krämer, Joachim Grosse, Pascal Dohmen, Simon Dushe, Jürgen Halle, Wolfgang F Konertz, Klaus-Dieter Wernecke, Claudia Spies Critical Care 2006, 10:R58 (10 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Long-term outcomes and clinical predictors of hospital mortality in very long stay intensive care unit patients: a cohort study Jan O Friedrich, Gail Wilson, Clarence Chant Critical Care 2006, 10:R59 (10 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Diagnostic value of real-time polymerase chain reaction to detect viruses in young children admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit with lower respiratory tract infection Alma C van de Pol, Tom FW Wolfs, Nicolaas JG Jansen, Anton M van Loon, John WA Rossen Critical Care 2006, 10:R61 (12 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Plasma DNA concentration as a predictor of mortality and sepsis in critically ill patients Andrew Rhodes, Stephen J Wort, Helen Thomas, Paul Collinson, E David Bennett Critical Care 2006, 10:R60 (13 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Elevated levels of free plasma DNA are significantly higher in patients who did not survive hospital compared to those who did and could be used as a prognostic marker for mortality and sepsis in the ICU.
	Research Small volume of hypertonic saline as the initial fluid replacement in experimental hypodynamic sepsis Alejandra Garrido, Ruy Cruz, Luiz de Figueiredo, Maurício e Silva Critical Care 2006, 10:R62 (13 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Arterial blood pressure monitoring in overweight critically ill patients: invasive or noninvasive? Ali Araghi, Joseph J Bander, Jorge A Guzman Critical Care 2006, 10:R64 (19 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A₃adenosine receptors and mitogen-activated protein kinases in lung injury following in vivo reperfusion Idit Matot, Carolyn F Weiniger, Evelyne Zeira, Eithan Galun, Bhalchandra V Joshi, Kenneth A Jacobson Critical Care 2006, 10:R65 (19 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intensive care acquired infection is an independent risk factor for hospital mortality: a prospective cohort study Pekka Ylipalosaari, Tero I Ala-Kokko, Jouko Laurila, Pasi Ohtonen, Hannu Syrjälä Critical Care 2006, 10:R66 (20 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Early identification of intensive care unit-acquired infections with daily monitoring of C-reactive protein: a prospective observational study Pedro Póvoa, Luís Coelho, Eduardo Almeida, Antero Fernandes, Rui Mealha, Pedro Moreira, Henrique Sabino Critical Care 2006, 10:R63 (24 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein are found in ICU patients with hospital-acquired infections compared to non-infected patients and daily monitoring of this protein could speed detection of infections.
	Research Solute removal during continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients: convection versus diffusion Zaccaria Ricci, Claudio Ronco, Alessandra Bachetoni, Giuseppe D'amico, Stefano Rossi, Elisa Alessandri, Monica Rocco, Paolo Pietropaoli Critical Care 2006, 10:R67 (28 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Patients with ischaemic, mixed and nephrotoxic acute tubular necrosis in the intensive care unit – a homogeneous population? Wilson JQ Santos, Dirce MT Zanetta, Antonio C Pires, Suzana MA Lobo, Emerson Q Lima, Emmanuel A Burdmann Critical Care 2006, 10:R68 (28 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Efficacy and safety of non-invasive ventilation in the treatment of acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema – a systematic review and meta-analysis João C Winck, Luís F Azevedo, Altamiro Costa-Pereira, Massimo Antonelli, Jeremy C Wyatt Critical Care 2006, 10:R69 (28 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Correspondence
	Letter Severe heat stroke with multiple organ dysfunction Yuval Heled, Patricia A Deuster Critical Care 2006, 10:406 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Implementing the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation guidelines on hypothermia after cardiac arrest. The German experience: still a long way to go? Michael Sander, Christian von Heymann, Claudia Spies Critical Care 2006, 10:407 (5 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Reaction to the threat of influenza pandemic: the mass media and the public Matthew E Falagas, Ismene J Kiriaze Critical Care 2006, 10:408 (24 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Erroneous measurement of haemodynamic parameters by PiCCO™ monitor in a critically ill patient with renal replacement therapy: a case report Antonio Martínez-Simón, Pablo Monedero, Elena Cacho-Asenjo Critical Care 2006, 10:410 (27 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Time-point measurement is critical in hormone characterization Samuel Danna Critical Care 2006, 10:411 (27 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Early venovenous haemodiafiltration for sepsis-related multiple organ failure Frédéric M Jacobs, François G Brivet Critical Care 2006, 10:409 (28 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 10 Issue 2
	Comment
	Commentary Levels of protein C and activated protein C: what do they mean? Jan A Hazelzet Critical Care 2006, 10:126 (6 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Rapid molecular detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a cost-effective tool for infection control in critical care? Marc J Struelens, Olivier Denis Critical Care 2006, 10:128 (14 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The choice of catecholamines in septic shock: more and more good arguments to strengthen the known position, but don't lose the faith! Andreas Meier-Hellmann Critical Care 2006, 10:127 (16 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Meningococcal disease: identifying high-risk cases David Inwald, Mark Peters Critical Care 2006, 10:129 (16 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Is it time for implementation of tight glycaemia control by intensive insulin therapy in every ICU? Philippe Devos, Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2006, 10:130 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Rescue therapy in septic shock – is terlipressin the last frontier? Marc Leone, Claude Martin Critical Care 2006, 10:131 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary A validated clinical approach for the management of aspergillosis in critically ill patients: ready, steady, go! Jose Garnacho-Montero, Rosario Amaya-Villar Critical Care 2006, 10:132 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary New horizons: NT-proBNP for risk stratification of patients with shock in the intensive care unit Ursula Hoffmann, Martin Borggrefe, Martina Brueckmann Critical Care 2006, 10:134 (29 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Skin microcirculation and vasopressin infusion: a laser Doppler study Francis Bernard, Alain Vinet, Colin Verdant Critical Care 2006, 10:135 (29 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The value of monitoring outcomes should be measured by the appropriateness of the response Timothy P Hofer Critical Care 2006, 10:133 (4 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Epidemiology studies in critical care Greg Martin Critical Care 2006, 10:136 (4 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Macrophage migration inhibitory factor: controller of systemic inflammation Douglas F Larson, Katherine Horak Critical Care 2006, 10:138 (6 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Reducing ventilator-induced lung injury and other organ injury by the prone position Peter M Suter Critical Care 2006, 10:139 (6 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Strong ion difference in urine: new perspectives in acid-base assessment Luciano Gattinoni, Eleonora Carlesso, Paolo Cadringher, Pietro Caironi Critical Care 2006, 10:137 (7 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: Sugar, soap and statins – an unlikely recipe for the critically ill David Bacon, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2006, 10:140 (10 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Ventilator-associated pneumonia: monotherapy is optimal if chosen wisely Burke A Cunha Critical Care 2006, 10:141 (20 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Pro-Con Debate: Steroid use in ACTH non-responsive septic shock patients with high baseline cortisol levels Djillali Annane, Eddy Fan, Margaret S Herridge Critical Care 2006, 10:210 (5 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Specific aspects of acute renal failure in cancer patients Michael Darmon, Magali Ciroldi, Guillaume Thiery, Benoît Schlemmer, Elie Azoulay Critical Care 2006, 10:211 (11 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique Demonstrating the benefit of medical emergency teams (MET) proves more difficult than anticipated George Chrysochoou, Scott R Gunn Critical Care 2006, 10:306 (1 March 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Early recognition and treatment of non-traumatic shock in a community hospital Jason R Justice, Marie R Baldisseri Critical Care 2006, 10:307 (1 March 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Cutaneous vascular reactivity and flow motion response to vasopressin in advanced vasodilatory shock and severe postoperative multiple organ dysfunction syndrome Günter Luckner, Martin W Dünser, Karl-Heinz Stadlbauer, Viktoria D Mayr, Stefan Jochberger, Volker Wenzel, Hanno Ulmer, Werner Pajk, Walter R Hasibeder, Barbara Friesenecker, Hans Knotzer Critical Care 2006, 10:R40 (7 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Exogenous pulmonary surfactant for the treatment of adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: results of a meta-analysis Warren J Davidson, Del Dorscheid, Roger Spragg, Michael Schulzer, Edwin Mak, Najib T Ayas Critical Care 2006, 10:R41 (8 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Peripheral arterial blood pressure monitoring adequately tracks central arterial blood pressure in critically ill patients: an observational study Mariano Mignini, Enrique Piacentini, Arnaldo Dubin Critical Care 2006, 10:R43 (8 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 2 comments
	Research Fatality after deliberate ingestion of sustained-release ibuprofen: a case report David Wood, Jane Monaghan, Peter Streete, Alison Jones, Paul Dargan Critical Care 2006, 10:R44 (8 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research The epidemiology of severe sepsis in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 1996 to 2004: secondary analysis of a high quality clinical database, the ICNARC Case Mix Programme Database David A Harrison, Catherine A Welch, Jane M Eddleston Critical Care 2006, 10:R42 (10 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Antithrombin supplementation for anticoagulation during continuous hemofiltration in critically ill patients with septic shock: a case-control study Damien du Cheyron, Bruno Bouchet, Cédric Bruel, Cédric Daubin, Michel Ramakers, Pierre Charbonneau Critical Care 2006, 10:R45 (13 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Circulating inflammatory mediators and organ dysfunction after cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: a prospective observational study Hugo de Mendonça-Filho, Kelly Pereira, Mariane Fontes, Daniel Vieira, Maria de Mendonça, Luiz Campos, Hugo Castro-Faria-Neto Critical Care 2006, 10:R46 (15 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Activated protein C increases sensitivity to vasoconstriction in rabbit Escherichia coli endotoxin-induced shock Eric Wiel, Marion Costecalde, Gilles Lebuffe, Delphine Corseaux, Brigitte Jude, Régis Bordet, Benoît Tavernier, Benoît Vallet Critical Care 2006, 10:R47 (15 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Attributable mortality of Acinetobacter baumannii infections in critically ill patients: a systematic review of matched cohort and case-control studies Matthew E Falagas, Ioannis A Bliziotis, Ilias I Siempos Critical Care 2006, 10:R48 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A comparison of continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure non-invasive ventilation in patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema: a meta-analysis Kwok M Ho, Karen Wong Critical Care 2006, 10:R49 (27 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome – a critical analysis Jan J De Waele, Eric AJ Hoste, Manu LNG Malbrain Critical Care 2006, 10:R51 (27 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Combination therapy versus monotherapy: a randomised pilot study on the evolution of inflammatory parameters after ventilator associated pneumonia [ISRCTN31976779] Pierre Damas, Christophe Garweg, Mehran Monchi, Monique Nys, Jean-Luc Canivet, Didier Ledoux, Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2006, 10:R52 (28 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Procalcitonin, lipopolysaccharide-binding protein, interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in community-acquired infections and sepsis: a prospective study Shahin Gaïni, Ole Koldkjær, Court Pedersen, Svend Pedersen Critical Care 2006, 10:R53 (28 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research One year ago not business as usual: Wound management, infection and psychoemotional control during tertiary medical care following the 2004 Tsunami disaster in southeast Asia Marc Maegele, Sven Gregor, Nedim Yuecel, Christian Simanski, Thomas Paffrath, Dieter Rixen, Markus M Heiss, Claudia Rudroff, Stefan Saad, Walter Perbix, Frank Wappler, Andreas Harzheim, Rosemarie Schwarz, Bertil Bouillon Critical Care 2006, 10:R50 (29 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Europeans airlifted to Germany after the Asian tsunami had suffered traumatic injuries often contaminated with highly resistant bacteria, and required effective wound management, isolation for microflora identification and psychoemotional intervention to alleviate post-traumatic stress.
	Research Chest wall mechanics during pressure support ventilation Andrea Aliverti, Eleonora Carlesso, Raffaele Dellacà, Paolo Pelosi, Davide Chiumello, Antonio Pedotti, Luciano Gattinoni Critical Care 2006, 10:R54 (31 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus surgical tracheostomy in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Anthony Delaney, Sean M Bagshaw, Marek Nalos Critical Care 2006, 10:R55 (7 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Oxygenation effect of interventional lung assist in a lavage model of acute lung injury: a prospective experimental study Günther Zick, Inéz Frerichs, Dirk Schädler, Gunnar Schmitz, Sven Pulletz, Erol Cavus, Felix Wachtler, Jens Scholz, Norbert Weiler Critical Care 2006, 10:R56 (7 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The use of moderate hypothermia during cardiac surgery is associated with repression of tumour necrosis factor-α via inhibition of activating protein-1: an experimental study Ma Qing, Michael Wöltje, Kathrin Schumacher, Magdalena Sokalska, Jaime F Vazquez-Jimenez, Ralf Minkenberg, Marie-Christine Seghaye Critical Care 2006, 10:R57 (7 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The impact of an hematocrit of 20% during normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass for elective low risk coronary artery bypass graft surgery on oxygen delivery and clinical outcome – a randomized controlled study [ISRCTN35655335] Christian von Heymann, Michael Sander, Achim Foer, Anja Heinemann, Bruce Spiess, Jan Braun, Michael Krämer, Joachim Grosse, Pascal Dohmen, Simon Dushe, Jürgen Halle, Wolfgang F Konertz, Klaus-Dieter Wernecke, Claudia Spies Critical Care 2006, 10:R58 (10 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Long-term outcomes and clinical predictors of hospital mortality in very long stay intensive care unit patients: a cohort study Jan O Friedrich, Gail Wilson, Clarence Chant Critical Care 2006, 10:R59 (10 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Diagnostic value of real-time polymerase chain reaction to detect viruses in young children admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit with lower respiratory tract infection Alma C van de Pol, Tom FW Wolfs, Nicolaas JG Jansen, Anton M van Loon, John WA Rossen Critical Care 2006, 10:R61 (12 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Plasma DNA concentration as a predictor of mortality and sepsis in critically ill patients Andrew Rhodes, Stephen J Wort, Helen Thomas, Paul Collinson, E David Bennett Critical Care 2006, 10:R60 (13 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Elevated levels of free plasma DNA are significantly higher in patients who did not survive hospital compared to those who did and could be used as a prognostic marker for mortality and sepsis in the ICU.
	Research Small volume of hypertonic saline as the initial fluid replacement in experimental hypodynamic sepsis Alejandra Garrido, Ruy Cruz, Luiz de Figueiredo, Maurício e Silva Critical Care 2006, 10:R62 (13 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Arterial blood pressure monitoring in overweight critically ill patients: invasive or noninvasive? Ali Araghi, Joseph J Bander, Jorge A Guzman Critical Care 2006, 10:R64 (19 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A₃adenosine receptors and mitogen-activated protein kinases in lung injury following in vivo reperfusion Idit Matot, Carolyn F Weiniger, Evelyne Zeira, Eithan Galun, Bhalchandra V Joshi, Kenneth A Jacobson Critical Care 2006, 10:R65 (19 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intensive care acquired infection is an independent risk factor for hospital mortality: a prospective cohort study Pekka Ylipalosaari, Tero I Ala-Kokko, Jouko Laurila, Pasi Ohtonen, Hannu Syrjälä Critical Care 2006, 10:R66 (20 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Early identification of intensive care unit-acquired infections with daily monitoring of C-reactive protein: a prospective observational study Pedro Póvoa, Luís Coelho, Eduardo Almeida, Antero Fernandes, Rui Mealha, Pedro Moreira, Henrique Sabino Critical Care 2006, 10:R63 (24 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein are found in ICU patients with hospital-acquired infections compared to non-infected patients and daily monitoring of this protein could speed detection of infections.
	Research Solute removal during continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients: convection versus diffusion Zaccaria Ricci, Claudio Ronco, Alessandra Bachetoni, Giuseppe D'amico, Stefano Rossi, Elisa Alessandri, Monica Rocco, Paolo Pietropaoli Critical Care 2006, 10:R67 (28 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Patients with ischaemic, mixed and nephrotoxic acute tubular necrosis in the intensive care unit – a homogeneous population? Wilson JQ Santos, Dirce MT Zanetta, Antonio C Pires, Suzana MA Lobo, Emerson Q Lima, Emmanuel A Burdmann Critical Care 2006, 10:R68 (28 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Efficacy and safety of non-invasive ventilation in the treatment of acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema – a systematic review and meta-analysis João C Winck, Luís F Azevedo, Altamiro Costa-Pereira, Massimo Antonelli, Jeremy C Wyatt Critical Care 2006, 10:R69 (28 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
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	Letter Severe heat stroke with multiple organ dysfunction Yuval Heled, Patricia A Deuster Critical Care 2006, 10:406 (21 March 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Implementing the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation guidelines on hypothermia after cardiac arrest. The German experience: still a long way to go? Michael Sander, Christian von Heymann, Claudia Spies Critical Care 2006, 10:407 (5 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Reaction to the threat of influenza pandemic: the mass media and the public Matthew E Falagas, Ismene J Kiriaze Critical Care 2006, 10:408 (24 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Erroneous measurement of haemodynamic parameters by PiCCO™ monitor in a critically ill patient with renal replacement therapy: a case report Antonio Martínez-Simón, Pablo Monedero, Elena Cacho-Asenjo Critical Care 2006, 10:410 (27 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Time-point measurement is critical in hormone characterization Samuel Danna Critical Care 2006, 10:411 (27 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Early venovenous haemodiafiltration for sepsis-related multiple organ failure Frédéric M Jacobs, François G Brivet Critical Care 2006, 10:409 (28 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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