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	Volume 10 Issue 3
	Comment
	Commentary The struggle to detect circulating DNA Sacha Zeerleder Critical Care 2006, 10:142 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Recently published papers: Pandemic flu, the latest ARDS trials, raising legs and other stories Jonathan Ball Critical Care 2006, 10:143 (25 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Arginine vasopressin versus norepinephrine: will the stronger one win the race? Christian Ertmer, Hans-Georg Bone, Martin Westphal Critical Care 2006, 10:144 (25 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 2 comments
	Commentary Drotrecogin alfa (activated): does current evidence support treatment for any patients with severe sepsis? Jan O Friedrich, Neill KJ Adhikari, Maureen O Meade Critical Care 2006, 10:145 (2 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Death of the septic monocyte: is more better? Theo J Moraes, Gregory P Downey Critical Care 2006, 10:146 (2 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Hyperinsulinaemia/euglycaemia therapy in the management of overdose of calcium-channel blockers Philippe ER Lheureux, Soheil Zahir, Mireille Gris, Anne-Sophie Derrey, Andrea Penaloza Critical Care 2006, 10:212 (22 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Thyroid hormone replacement in children after cardiac surgery – is it worth a try? Nikolaus A Haas, Christoph K Camphausen, Deniz Kececioglu Critical Care 2006, 10:213 (23 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Pro/Con Debate: Does recombinant factor VIIa have a role to play in the treatment of patients with acute nontraumatic hemorrhage? Paola Pieri, Deborah M Stein, Sandro Scarpelini, Sandro Rizoli Critical Care 2006, 10:214 (1 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Hyperglycaemia in critically ill patients: marker or mediator of mortality? Anouk M Corstjens, Iwan CC van der Horst, Jan G Zijlstra, AB Johan Groeneveld, Felix Zijlstra, Jaap E Tulleken, Jack JM Ligtenberg Critical Care 2006, 10:216 (27 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2005: Critical Care – resource management André Amaral, Gordon D Rubenfeld Critical Care 2006, 10:215 (29 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2005: Critical Care – Respirology: mechanical ventilation, infection, monitoring, and education Jack J Haitsma, Jesús Villar, Arthur S Slutsky Critical Care 2006, 10:217 (29 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique Recombinant factor VIIa in severe trauma: further study needed Dan A Galvan, Mitchell P Fink Critical Care 2006, 10:308 (2 May 2006) Full text \| PDF
	Journal club critique Nesiritide – Run and hide? Ajoy Kapoor, Eric B Milbrandt Critical Care 2006, 10:310 (18 May 2006) Full text \| PDF
	Meeting report 26th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, 21–24 March 2006, Brussels, Belgium Jeannie Wurz Critical Care 2006, 10:309 (18 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Arginine-vasopressin in catecholamine-refractory septic versus non-septic shock in extremely low birth weight infants with acute renal injury Sascha Meyer, Sven Gottschling, Ali Baghai, Donald Wurm, Ludwig Gortner Critical Care 2006, 10:R71 (5 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Kinetic bed therapy to prevent nosocomial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Anthony Delaney, Hilary Gray, Kevin B Laupland, Danny J Zuege Critical Care 2006, 10:R70 (9 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Use of an integrated clinical trial database to evaluate the effect of timing of drotrecogin alfa (activated) treatment in severe sepsis Jean-Louis Vincent, James O'Brien, Arthur Wheeler, Xavier Wittebole, Rekha Garg, Benjamin L Trzaskoma, David P Sundin Critical Care 2006, 10:R74 (9 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary An analysis of more than 4,000 patients suggests that early treatment of sepsis with activated drotrecogin alfa reduces the risk of mortality, organ dysfunction and the need for mechanical ventilation.
	Research Prospective, randomized trial comparing fluids and dobutamine optimization of oxygen delivery in high-risk surgical patients [ISRCTN42445141] Suzana M Lobo, Francisco R Lobo, Carlos A Polachini, Daniela S Patini, Adriana E Yamamoto, Neymar E de Oliveira, Patricia Serrano, Helder S Sanches, Marco A Spegiorin, Marcio M Queiroz, Antonio C Christiano, Elisangela F Savieiro, Paula A Alvarez, Silvia P Teixeira, Geni S Cunrath Critical Care 2006, 10:R72 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research RIFLE criteria for acute kidney injury are associated with hospital mortality in critically ill patients: a cohort analysis Eric AJ Hoste, Gilles Clermont, Alexander Kersten, Ramesh Venkataraman, Derek C Angus, Dirk De Bacquer, John A Kellum Critical Care 2006, 10:R73 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Arteriolar vasoconstrictive response: comparing the effects of arginine vasopressin and norepinephrine Barbara E Friesenecker, Amy G Tsai, Judith Martini, Hanno Ulmer, Volker Wenzel, Walter R Hasibeder, Marcos Intaglietta, Martin W Dünser Critical Care 2006, 10:R75 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Early apoptosis of blood monocytes in the septic host: is it a mechanism of protection in the event of septic shock? Evangelos J Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Christina Routsi, Diamantis Plachouras, Vassiliki Markaki, Maria Raftogiannis, Dimitrios Zervakis, Vassilios Koussoulas, Stylianos Orfanos, Anastasia Kotanidou, Apostolos Armaganidis, Charis Roussos, Helen Giamarellou Critical Care 2006, 10:R76 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Failure of non-invasive ventilation in patients with acute lung injury: observational cohort study Sameer Rana, Hussam Jenad, Peter C Gay, Curtis F Buck, Rolf D Hubmayr, Ognjen Gajic Critical Care 2006, 10:R79 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Helicobacter pylori infection is not associated with an increased hemorrhagic risk in patients in the intensive care unit René Robert, Valérie Gissot, Marc Pierrot, Leila Laksiri, Emmanuelle Mercier, Gwenael Prat, Daniel Villers, Jean-François Vincent, Michel Hira, Philippe Vignon, Patrick Charlot, Christophe Burucoa Critical Care 2006, 10:R77 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy of nosocomial pneumonia in the intensive care unit: a prospective observational study Francisco Álvarez-Lerma, Bernabe Alvarez, Pilar Luque, Francisco Ruiz, Jose-Maria Dominguez-Roldan, Elisabet Quintana, Cesar Sanz-Rodriguez, the ADANN Study Group Critical Care 2006, 10:R78 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The incidence and outcome of septic shock patients in the absence of early-goal directed therapy Benjamin CH Ho, Rinaldo Bellomo, Forbes McGain, Daryl Jones, Toshio Naka, Li Wan, George Braitberg Critical Care 2006, 10:R80 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Acute respiratory failure in the elderly: etiology, emergency diagnosis and prognosis Patrick Ray, Sophie Birolleau, Yannick Lefort, Marie-Hélène Becquemin, Catherine Beigelman, Richard Isnard, Antonio Teixeira, Martine Arthaud, Bruno Riou, Jacques Boddaert Critical Care 2006, 10:R82 (24 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Arterial catheter-related infection of 2,949 catheters Leonardo Lorente, Ruth Santacreu, María M Martín, Alejandro Jiménez, María L Mora Critical Care 2006, 10:R83 (24 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Case report: Acute unintentional carbachol intoxication Martin Schulz, Thomas Graefe, Klaus Stuby, Hilke Andresen, Nikolai Kupfermann, Achim Schmoldt Critical Care 2006, 10:R84 (1 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Generation of a single pulmonary pressure-volume curve does not durably affect oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Antoine Roch, Jean-Marie Forel, Didier Demory, Jean-Michel Arnal, Stéphane Donati, Marc Gainnier, Laurent Papazian Critical Care 2006, 10:R85 (1 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Identification and characterisation of the high-risk surgical population in the United Kingdom Rupert M Pearse, David A Harrison, Philip James, David Watson, Charles Hinds, Andrew Rhodes, R Michael Grounds, E David Bennett Critical Care 2006, 10:R81 (2 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Despite more than 80% of postoperative deaths occurring in high-risk surgical patients, only 15% are admitted to the intensive care unit, suggesting inadequate provision of critical care resources.
	Research The effect of open lung ventilation on right ventricular and left ventricular function in lung-lavaged pigs Dinis Reis Miranda, Lennart Klompe, Filippo Cademartiri, Jack J Haitsma, Alessandro Palumbo, Johanna JM Takkenberg, Burkhard Lachmann, Ad JJC Bogers, Diederik Gommers Critical Care 2006, 10:R86 (8 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of thoraco-pelvic supports during prone position in patients with acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome: a physiological study Davide Chiumello, Massimo Cressoni, Milena Racagni, Laura Landi, Gianluigi Li Bassi, Federico Polli, Eleonora Carlesso, Luciano Gattinoni Critical Care 2006, 10:R87 (8 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Sedation in the intensive care unit with remifentanil/propofol versus midazolam/fentanyl: a randomised, open-label, pharmacoeconomic trial Bernd Muellejans, Thomas Matthey, Joachim Scholpp, Markus Schill Critical Care 2006, 10:R91 (15 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Protein C concentrations in severe sepsis: an early directional change in plasma levels predicts outcome Andrew F Shorr, Gordon R Bernard, Jean-Francois Dhainaut, James R Russell, William L Macias, David R Nelson, David P Sundin Critical Care 2006, 10:R92 (15 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Influence of fluid resuscitation on renal microvascular PO₂in a normotensive rat model of endotoxemia Tanja Johannes, Egbert G Mik, Boris Nohé, Nicolaas JH Raat, Klaus E Unertl, Can Ince Critical Care 2006, 10:R88 (19 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The distinct clinical profile of chronically critically ill patients: a cohort study Elisa Estenssoro, Rosa Reina, Héctor S Canales, María Saenz, Francisco E Gonzalez, María M Aprea, Enrique Laffaire, Victor Gola, Arnaldo Dubin Critical Care 2006, 10:R89 (19 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Anti-Xa activity after subcutaneous administration of dalteparin in ICU patients with and without subcutaneous oedema: a pilot study Mirjam K Rommers, Netty Van Der Lely, Toine CG Egberts, Patricia MLA van den Bemt Critical Care 2006, 10:R93 (21 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Study protocol: Home-based physical rehabilitation for survivors of a critical illness [ACTRN12605000166673] Doug Elliott, Sharon McKinley, Jennifer A Alison, Leanne M Aitken, Madeleine T King Critical Care 2006, 10:R90 (22 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Measurement of alveolar derecruitment in patients with acute lung injury: computerized tomography versus pressure–volume curve Qin Lu, Jean-Michel Constantin, Ania Nieszkowska, Marilia Elman, Silvia Vieira, Jean-Jacques Rouby Critical Care 2006, 10:R95 (22 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Pro-adrenomedullin to predict severity and outcome in community-acquired pneumonia [ISRCTN04176397] Mirjam Christ-Crain, Nils G Morgenthaler, Daiana Stolz, Christian Müller, Roland Bingisser, Stephan Harbarth, Michael Tamm, Joachim Struck, Andreas Bergmann, Beat Müller Critical Care 2006, 10:R96 (28 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Patients with community-acquired pneumonia have higher levels of pro-adrenomedullin as disease severity increases and the levels of this immune-modulating protein can improve the accuracy of existing predictors of treatment failure.
	Research Morbidity and cost burden of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in early onset ventilator-associated pneumonia Andrew F Shorr, Ying P Tabak, Vikas Gupta, RS Johannes, Larry Z Liu, Marin H Kollef Critical Care 2006, 10:R97 (29 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Patients who develop ventilator-associated pneumonia following methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection stay longer in the ICU, raise hospital costs and increase resource utilisation compared to methicillin-sensitive cases.
	Research A multivariate Bayesian model for assessing morbidity after coronary artery surgery Bonizella Biagioli, Sabino Scolletta, Gabriele Cevenini, Emanuela Barbini, Pierpaolo Giomarelli, Paolo Barbini Critical Care 2006, 10:R94 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Reduction in airway epithelial chloride transport in septicaemia related pulmonary oedema reversible by beta agonist application Michael Eisenhut Critical Care 2006, 10:412 (15 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Causes and effects of hyperchloremic acidosis Michael Eisenhut Critical Care 2006, 10:413 (29 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 10 Issue 3
	Comment
	Commentary The struggle to detect circulating DNA Sacha Zeerleder Critical Care 2006, 10:142 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Recently published papers: Pandemic flu, the latest ARDS trials, raising legs and other stories Jonathan Ball Critical Care 2006, 10:143 (25 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Arginine vasopressin versus norepinephrine: will the stronger one win the race? Christian Ertmer, Hans-Georg Bone, Martin Westphal Critical Care 2006, 10:144 (25 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 2 comments
	Commentary Drotrecogin alfa (activated): does current evidence support treatment for any patients with severe sepsis? Jan O Friedrich, Neill KJ Adhikari, Maureen O Meade Critical Care 2006, 10:145 (2 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Death of the septic monocyte: is more better? Theo J Moraes, Gregory P Downey Critical Care 2006, 10:146 (2 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Hyperinsulinaemia/euglycaemia therapy in the management of overdose of calcium-channel blockers Philippe ER Lheureux, Soheil Zahir, Mireille Gris, Anne-Sophie Derrey, Andrea Penaloza Critical Care 2006, 10:212 (22 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Thyroid hormone replacement in children after cardiac surgery – is it worth a try? Nikolaus A Haas, Christoph K Camphausen, Deniz Kececioglu Critical Care 2006, 10:213 (23 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Pro/Con Debate: Does recombinant factor VIIa have a role to play in the treatment of patients with acute nontraumatic hemorrhage? Paola Pieri, Deborah M Stein, Sandro Scarpelini, Sandro Rizoli Critical Care 2006, 10:214 (1 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Hyperglycaemia in critically ill patients: marker or mediator of mortality? Anouk M Corstjens, Iwan CC van der Horst, Jan G Zijlstra, AB Johan Groeneveld, Felix Zijlstra, Jaap E Tulleken, Jack JM Ligtenberg Critical Care 2006, 10:216 (27 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2005: Critical Care – resource management André Amaral, Gordon D Rubenfeld Critical Care 2006, 10:215 (29 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2005: Critical Care – Respirology: mechanical ventilation, infection, monitoring, and education Jack J Haitsma, Jesús Villar, Arthur S Slutsky Critical Care 2006, 10:217 (29 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique Recombinant factor VIIa in severe trauma: further study needed Dan A Galvan, Mitchell P Fink Critical Care 2006, 10:308 (2 May 2006) Full text \| PDF
	Journal club critique Nesiritide – Run and hide? Ajoy Kapoor, Eric B Milbrandt Critical Care 2006, 10:310 (18 May 2006) Full text \| PDF
	Meeting report 26th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, 21–24 March 2006, Brussels, Belgium Jeannie Wurz Critical Care 2006, 10:309 (18 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Arginine-vasopressin in catecholamine-refractory septic versus non-septic shock in extremely low birth weight infants with acute renal injury Sascha Meyer, Sven Gottschling, Ali Baghai, Donald Wurm, Ludwig Gortner Critical Care 2006, 10:R71 (5 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Kinetic bed therapy to prevent nosocomial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Anthony Delaney, Hilary Gray, Kevin B Laupland, Danny J Zuege Critical Care 2006, 10:R70 (9 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Use of an integrated clinical trial database to evaluate the effect of timing of drotrecogin alfa (activated) treatment in severe sepsis Jean-Louis Vincent, James O'Brien, Arthur Wheeler, Xavier Wittebole, Rekha Garg, Benjamin L Trzaskoma, David P Sundin Critical Care 2006, 10:R74 (9 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary An analysis of more than 4,000 patients suggests that early treatment of sepsis with activated drotrecogin alfa reduces the risk of mortality, organ dysfunction and the need for mechanical ventilation.
	Research Prospective, randomized trial comparing fluids and dobutamine optimization of oxygen delivery in high-risk surgical patients [ISRCTN42445141] Suzana M Lobo, Francisco R Lobo, Carlos A Polachini, Daniela S Patini, Adriana E Yamamoto, Neymar E de Oliveira, Patricia Serrano, Helder S Sanches, Marco A Spegiorin, Marcio M Queiroz, Antonio C Christiano, Elisangela F Savieiro, Paula A Alvarez, Silvia P Teixeira, Geni S Cunrath Critical Care 2006, 10:R72 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research RIFLE criteria for acute kidney injury are associated with hospital mortality in critically ill patients: a cohort analysis Eric AJ Hoste, Gilles Clermont, Alexander Kersten, Ramesh Venkataraman, Derek C Angus, Dirk De Bacquer, John A Kellum Critical Care 2006, 10:R73 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Arteriolar vasoconstrictive response: comparing the effects of arginine vasopressin and norepinephrine Barbara E Friesenecker, Amy G Tsai, Judith Martini, Hanno Ulmer, Volker Wenzel, Walter R Hasibeder, Marcos Intaglietta, Martin W Dünser Critical Care 2006, 10:R75 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Early apoptosis of blood monocytes in the septic host: is it a mechanism of protection in the event of septic shock? Evangelos J Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Christina Routsi, Diamantis Plachouras, Vassiliki Markaki, Maria Raftogiannis, Dimitrios Zervakis, Vassilios Koussoulas, Stylianos Orfanos, Anastasia Kotanidou, Apostolos Armaganidis, Charis Roussos, Helen Giamarellou Critical Care 2006, 10:R76 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Failure of non-invasive ventilation in patients with acute lung injury: observational cohort study Sameer Rana, Hussam Jenad, Peter C Gay, Curtis F Buck, Rolf D Hubmayr, Ognjen Gajic Critical Care 2006, 10:R79 (12 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Helicobacter pylori infection is not associated with an increased hemorrhagic risk in patients in the intensive care unit René Robert, Valérie Gissot, Marc Pierrot, Leila Laksiri, Emmanuelle Mercier, Gwenael Prat, Daniel Villers, Jean-François Vincent, Michel Hira, Philippe Vignon, Patrick Charlot, Christophe Burucoa Critical Care 2006, 10:R77 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy of nosocomial pneumonia in the intensive care unit: a prospective observational study Francisco Álvarez-Lerma, Bernabe Alvarez, Pilar Luque, Francisco Ruiz, Jose-Maria Dominguez-Roldan, Elisabet Quintana, Cesar Sanz-Rodriguez, the ADANN Study Group Critical Care 2006, 10:R78 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The incidence and outcome of septic shock patients in the absence of early-goal directed therapy Benjamin CH Ho, Rinaldo Bellomo, Forbes McGain, Daryl Jones, Toshio Naka, Li Wan, George Braitberg Critical Care 2006, 10:R80 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Acute respiratory failure in the elderly: etiology, emergency diagnosis and prognosis Patrick Ray, Sophie Birolleau, Yannick Lefort, Marie-Hélène Becquemin, Catherine Beigelman, Richard Isnard, Antonio Teixeira, Martine Arthaud, Bruno Riou, Jacques Boddaert Critical Care 2006, 10:R82 (24 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Arterial catheter-related infection of 2,949 catheters Leonardo Lorente, Ruth Santacreu, María M Martín, Alejandro Jiménez, María L Mora Critical Care 2006, 10:R83 (24 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Case report: Acute unintentional carbachol intoxication Martin Schulz, Thomas Graefe, Klaus Stuby, Hilke Andresen, Nikolai Kupfermann, Achim Schmoldt Critical Care 2006, 10:R84 (1 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Generation of a single pulmonary pressure-volume curve does not durably affect oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Antoine Roch, Jean-Marie Forel, Didier Demory, Jean-Michel Arnal, Stéphane Donati, Marc Gainnier, Laurent Papazian Critical Care 2006, 10:R85 (1 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Identification and characterisation of the high-risk surgical population in the United Kingdom Rupert M Pearse, David A Harrison, Philip James, David Watson, Charles Hinds, Andrew Rhodes, R Michael Grounds, E David Bennett Critical Care 2006, 10:R81 (2 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Despite more than 80% of postoperative deaths occurring in high-risk surgical patients, only 15% are admitted to the intensive care unit, suggesting inadequate provision of critical care resources.
	Research The effect of open lung ventilation on right ventricular and left ventricular function in lung-lavaged pigs Dinis Reis Miranda, Lennart Klompe, Filippo Cademartiri, Jack J Haitsma, Alessandro Palumbo, Johanna JM Takkenberg, Burkhard Lachmann, Ad JJC Bogers, Diederik Gommers Critical Care 2006, 10:R86 (8 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of thoraco-pelvic supports during prone position in patients with acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome: a physiological study Davide Chiumello, Massimo Cressoni, Milena Racagni, Laura Landi, Gianluigi Li Bassi, Federico Polli, Eleonora Carlesso, Luciano Gattinoni Critical Care 2006, 10:R87 (8 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Sedation in the intensive care unit with remifentanil/propofol versus midazolam/fentanyl: a randomised, open-label, pharmacoeconomic trial Bernd Muellejans, Thomas Matthey, Joachim Scholpp, Markus Schill Critical Care 2006, 10:R91 (15 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Protein C concentrations in severe sepsis: an early directional change in plasma levels predicts outcome Andrew F Shorr, Gordon R Bernard, Jean-Francois Dhainaut, James R Russell, William L Macias, David R Nelson, David P Sundin Critical Care 2006, 10:R92 (15 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Influence of fluid resuscitation on renal microvascular PO₂in a normotensive rat model of endotoxemia Tanja Johannes, Egbert G Mik, Boris Nohé, Nicolaas JH Raat, Klaus E Unertl, Can Ince Critical Care 2006, 10:R88 (19 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The distinct clinical profile of chronically critically ill patients: a cohort study Elisa Estenssoro, Rosa Reina, Héctor S Canales, María Saenz, Francisco E Gonzalez, María M Aprea, Enrique Laffaire, Victor Gola, Arnaldo Dubin Critical Care 2006, 10:R89 (19 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Anti-Xa activity after subcutaneous administration of dalteparin in ICU patients with and without subcutaneous oedema: a pilot study Mirjam K Rommers, Netty Van Der Lely, Toine CG Egberts, Patricia MLA van den Bemt Critical Care 2006, 10:R93 (21 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Study protocol: Home-based physical rehabilitation for survivors of a critical illness [ACTRN12605000166673] Doug Elliott, Sharon McKinley, Jennifer A Alison, Leanne M Aitken, Madeleine T King Critical Care 2006, 10:R90 (22 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Measurement of alveolar derecruitment in patients with acute lung injury: computerized tomography versus pressure–volume curve Qin Lu, Jean-Michel Constantin, Ania Nieszkowska, Marilia Elman, Silvia Vieira, Jean-Jacques Rouby Critical Care 2006, 10:R95 (22 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Pro-adrenomedullin to predict severity and outcome in community-acquired pneumonia [ISRCTN04176397] Mirjam Christ-Crain, Nils G Morgenthaler, Daiana Stolz, Christian Müller, Roland Bingisser, Stephan Harbarth, Michael Tamm, Joachim Struck, Andreas Bergmann, Beat Müller Critical Care 2006, 10:R96 (28 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Patients with community-acquired pneumonia have higher levels of pro-adrenomedullin as disease severity increases and the levels of this immune-modulating protein can improve the accuracy of existing predictors of treatment failure.
	Research Morbidity and cost burden of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in early onset ventilator-associated pneumonia Andrew F Shorr, Ying P Tabak, Vikas Gupta, RS Johannes, Larry Z Liu, Marin H Kollef Critical Care 2006, 10:R97 (29 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Patients who develop ventilator-associated pneumonia following methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection stay longer in the ICU, raise hospital costs and increase resource utilisation compared to methicillin-sensitive cases.
	Research A multivariate Bayesian model for assessing morbidity after coronary artery surgery Bonizella Biagioli, Sabino Scolletta, Gabriele Cevenini, Emanuela Barbini, Pierpaolo Giomarelli, Paolo Barbini Critical Care 2006, 10:R94 (17 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Reduction in airway epithelial chloride transport in septicaemia related pulmonary oedema reversible by beta agonist application Michael Eisenhut Critical Care 2006, 10:412 (15 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Causes and effects of hyperchloremic acidosis Michael Eisenhut Critical Care 2006, 10:413 (29 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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