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	Volume 10 Issue 5
	Comment
	Commentary A comparison of decision-making by physicians and administrators in healthcare settings David S Matheson, Niranjan Kissoon Critical Care 2006, 10:163 (5 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Antimicrobial resistance and patient outcomes: the hazards of adjustment Mitchell J Schwaber, Yehuda Carmeli Critical Care 2006, 10:164 (5 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Predicting volume responsiveness in spontaneously breathing patients: still a challenging problem S Magder Critical Care 2006, 10:165 (11 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Organ donation after circulatory death: the forgotten donor? Mohamed Y Rady, Joseph L Verheijde, Joan McGregor Critical Care 2006, 10:166 (29 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Recently published papers: pneumonia, hypothermia and the elderly Christopher Bouch, Gareth Williams Critical Care 2006, 10:167 (5 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Statins, bugs and prophylaxis: intriguing possibilities Marius Terblanche, Terry S Smith, Neill KJ Adhikari Critical Care 2006, 10:168 (27 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Potential strategies to protect or reverse mitochondrial dysfunction in sepsis-induced organ failure Alessandro Protti, Mervyn Singer Critical Care 2006, 10:228 (1 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Pro/con debate: Antifungal prophylaxis is important to prevent fungal infection in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics Philippe Eggimann, Saurabh Jamdar, Ajith K Siriwardena Critical Care 2006, 10:229 (7 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Alternative vascular access techniques for continuous hemofiltration Joseph V DiCarlo, Scott R Auerbach, Steven R Alexander Critical Care 2006, 10:230 (19 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Ethics roundtable debate: Patients and surrogates want 'everything done' – what does 'everything' mean? Christopher Doig, Holt Murray, Rinaldo Bellomo, Michael Kuiper, Rubens Costa, Elie Azoulay, David Crippen Critical Care 2006, 10:231 (20 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Evidence-based medicine: Classifying the evidence from clinical trials – the need to consider other dimensions Rinaldo Bellomo, Sean M Bagshaw Critical Care 2006, 10:232 (4 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Endotoxin tolerance as a model of leukocyte reprogramming in sepsis Jean-Marc Cavaillon, Minou Adib-Conquy Critical Care 2006, 10:233 (13 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Journal club critique An ounce of prevention: Noninvasive ventilation to prevent postextubation respiratory failure Basem Haddad, John R Hotchkiss Critical Care 2006, 10:314 (1 September 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique PICCing the best access for your patient Mohammed Tariq, David T Huang Critical Care 2006, 10:315 (7 September 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Meeting report Second International Conference on Rapid Response System and Medical Emergency Team, 28–30 June 2006, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Francesca Rubulotta, Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2006, 10:319 (27 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Critical Care Nursing: science and practice, 2nd edition Samantha Fox Critical Care 2006, 10:318 (27 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Decreases in procalcitonin and C-reactive protein are strong predictors of survival in ventilator-associated pneumonia Renato Seligman, Michael Meisner, Thiago C Lisboa, Felipe T Hertz, Tania B Filippin, Jandyra MG Fachel, Paulo JZ Teixeira Critical Care 2006, 10:R125 (6 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Biological markers of lung injury before and after the institution of positive pressure ventilation in patients with acute lung injury Magda Cepkova, Sandra Brady, Anil Sapru, Michael A Matthay, Gwynne Church Critical Care 2006, 10:R126 (6 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Acute lung injury patients did not experience further increases in serum levels of biological markers of endothelial and epithelial injury following the use of lung-protective positive pressure ventilation strategy.
	Research Follow-up of newborns treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a nationwide evaluation at 5 years of age Manon N Hanekamp, Petra Mazer, Monique HM van der Cammen-van Zijp, Boudien JM van Kessel-Feddema, Maria WG Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Simone Knuijt, Jessica LA Zegers-Verstraeten, Saskia J Gischler, Dick Tibboel, Louis AA Kollée Critical Care 2006, 10:R127 (11 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Survivors of neonatal veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) showed considerable morbidity at 5 years, 17% having neurological disorders and 26% experiencing motor difficulties.
	Research Myocardial injury in infants ventilated on the paediatric intensive care unit: a case control study Simon J Clark, Michael Eisenhut, Dorothea Sidaras, Stephen W Hancock, Paul Newland, Kent Thorburn Critical Care 2006, 10:R128 (11 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Risk factors for post-ICU red blood cell transfusion: a prospective study Sophie Marque, Alain Cariou, Jean-Daniel Chiche, Vincent Mallet, Frédéric Pene, Jean-Paul Mira, Jean-François Dhainaut, Yann-Erick Claessens Critical Care 2006, 10:R129 (11 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The early responses of VEGF and its receptors during acute lung injury: implication of VEGF in alveolar epithelial cell survival Marco Mura, Bing Han, Cristiano F Andrade, Rashmi Seth, David Hwang, Thomas K Waddell, Shaf Keshavjee, Mingyao Liu Critical Care 2006, 10:R130 (13 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intravenous nitroglycerin does not preserve gastric microcirculation during gastric tube reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial Marc Buise, Jasper van Bommel, Alexander Jahn, Khe Tran, Huug Tilanus, Diederik Gommers Critical Care 2006, 10:R131 (13 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Changes in aortic blood flow induced by passive leg raising predict fluid responsiveness in critically ill patients A Lafanechère, F Pène, C Goulenok, A Delahaye, V Mallet, G Choukroun, JD Chiche, JP Mira, A Cariou Critical Care 2006, 10:R132 (13 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Serum neuron-specific enolase as early predictor of outcome after in-hospital cardiac arrest: a cohort study Tatiana H Rech, Silvia Vieira, Fabiano Nagel, Janete Brauner, Rosana Scalco Critical Care 2006, 10:R133 (15 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Long-term outcome and quality of life of patients treated in surgical intensive care: a comparison between sepsis and trauma Helena Korošec Jagodič, Klemen Jagodič, Matej Podbregar Critical Care 2006, 10:R134 (16 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Accuracy and feasibility of point-of-care and continuous blood glucose analysis in critically ill ICU patients Anouk M Corstjens, Jack JM Ligtenberg, Iwan CC van der Horst, Rob Spanjersberg, Joline SW Lind, Jaap E Tulleken, John HJM Meertens, Jan G Zijlstra Critical Care 2006, 10:R135 (18 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mechanical ventilation interacts with endotoxemia to induce extrapulmonary organ dysfunction D Shane O'Mahony, W Conrad Liles, William A Altemeier, Shireesha Dhanireddy, Charles W Frevert, Denny Liggitt, Thomas R Martin, Gustavo Matute-Bello Critical Care 2006, 10:R136 (22 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The role of body mass index and diabetes in the development of acute organ failure and subsequent mortality in an observational cohort Katarina Slynkova, David M Mannino, Greg S Martin, Richard S Morehead, Dennis E Doherty Critical Care 2006, 10:R137 (25 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Individuals with diabetes are three times more likely to suffer acute organ failure, and subsequently die, than those without diabetes; obesity alone does not appear to have any effect.
	Research Alternative protocol to initiate high-frequency oscillatory ventilation: an experimental study Jens Karmrodt, Matthias David, Shying Yuan, Klaus Markstaller Critical Care 2006, 10:R138 (25 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Septic shock is correlated with asymmetrical dimethyl arginine levels, which may be influenced by a polymorphism in the dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase II gene: a prospective observational study Michael J O'Dwyer, Felicity Dempsey, Vivion Crowley, Dermot P Kelleher, Ross McManus, Thomas Ryan Critical Care 2006, 10:R139 (26 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Severity of organ failure in severe sepsis is associated with increased levels of asymmetrical dimethyl arginine, and a related polymorphism could potentially be a marker for susceptibility to the disease.
	Research Anemia, transfusion, and phlebotomy practices in critically ill patients with prolonged ICU length of stay: a cohort study Clarence Chant, Gail Wilson, Jan O Friedrich Critical Care 2006, 10:R140 (26 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Early postoperative serum S100β levels predict ongoing brain damage after meningioma surgery: a prospective observational study Sharon Einav, Yigal Shoshan, Haim Ovadia, Idit Matot, Moshe Hersch, Eyal Itshayek Critical Care 2006, 10:R141 (4 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Epidemiology and clinical outcome of virus-positive respiratory samples in ventilated patients: a prospective cohort study Cédric Daubin, Jean-Jacques Parienti, Sophie Vincent, Astrid Vabret, Damien du Cheyron, Michel Ramakers, François Freymuth, Pierre Charbonneau Critical Care 2006, 10:R142 (5 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intensive care unit-acquired Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: incidence, risk factors, and outcome Saad Nseir, Christophe Di Pompeo, Hélène Brisson, Florent Dewavrin, Stéphanie Tissier, Maimouna Diarra, Marie Boulo, Alain Durocher Critical Care 2006, 10:R143 (6 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Dobutamine reverses the vasopressin-associated impairment in cardiac index and systemic oxygen supply in ovine endotoxemia Christian Ertmer, Andrea Morelli, Hans-Georg Bone, Henning Stubbe, Ralf Schepers, Hugo Van Aken, Matthias Lange, Katrin Bröking, Martin Lücke, Daniel L Traber, Martin Westphal Critical Care 2006, 10:R144 (10 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Diagnostic value and prognostic implications of serum procalcitonin after cardiac surgery: a systematic review of the literature Christoph Sponholz, Yasser Sakr, Konrad Reinhart, Frank Brunkhorst Critical Care 2006, 10:R145 (13 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Oxidative stress is increased in critically ill patients according to antioxidant vitamins intake, independent of severity: a cohort study Jimena Abilés, Antonio de la Cruz, José Castaño, Manuel Rodríguez-Elvira, Eduardo Aguayo, Rosario Moreno-Torres, Juan Llopis, Pilar Aranda, Sandro Argüelles, Antonio Ayala, Alberto de la Quintana, Elena Planells Critical Care 2006, 10:R146 (13 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Social support during intensive care unit stay might improve mental impairment and consequently health-related quality of life in survivors of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome Maria Deja, Claudia Denke, Steffen Weber-Carstens, Jürgen Schröder, Christian E Pille, Frank Hokema, Konrad J Falke, Udo Kaisers Critical Care 2006, 10:R147 (16 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Systemic hypothermia increases PAI-1 expression and accelerates microvascular thrombus formation in endotoxemic mice Nicole Lindenblatt, Michael D Menger, Ernst Klar, Brigitte Vollmar Critical Care 2006, 10:R148 (24 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Adrenal function testing in patients with septic shock Diamantino Salgado, Juan Verdeal, José Rocco Critical Care 2006, 10:R149 (25 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The effects of continuous venovenous hemofiltration on coagulation activation Catherine SC Bouman, Anne-Cornélie JM de Pont, Joost CM Meijers, Kamran Bakhtiari, Dorina Roem, Sacha Zeerleder, Gertjan Wolbink, Johanna C Korevaar, Marcel Levi, Evert de Jonge Critical Care 2006, 10:R150 (27 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Efficacy and safety of a low-flow veno-venous carbon dioxide removal device: results of an experimental study in adult sheep Sergio Livigni, Mariella Maio, Enrica Ferretti, Annalisa Longobardo, Raffaele Potenza, Luca Rivalta, Paola Selvaggi, Marco Vergano, Guido Bertolini Critical Care 2006, 10:R151 (28 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Heterotopic ossification of the knee joint in intensive care unit patients: early diagnosis with magnetic resonance imaging Maria I Argyropoulou, Eleonora Kostandi, Paraskevi Kosta, Anastasia K Zikou, Dimitra Kastani, Efi Galiatsou, Athanassios Kitsakos, George Nakos Critical Care 2006, 10:R152 (30 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Serum uric acid, creatinine, and the assessment of antioxidant capacity in critical illness Ivo Giovannini, Carlo Chiarla, Felice Giuliante, Federico Pallavicini, Maria Vellone, Francesco Ardito, Gennaro Nuzzo Critical Care 2006, 10:421 (4 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Patience and change: a conflict of interests? Manoj K Saxena, Peter JD Andrews Critical Care 2006, 10:422 (19 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Drotrecogin alfa (activated): down and not out, but not really in either Jan O Friedrich, Neill KJ Adhikari, Maureen O Meade Critical Care 2006, 10:420 (22 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter AIP or ARDS? Not just semantics Navneet Singh Critical Care 2006, 10:423 (29 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Drotrecogin alfa (activated): current evidence supports treatment for severe sepsis patients with a high risk of death Mark D Williams, Jonathan M Janes, David R Nelson Critical Care 2006, 10:424 (30 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

	Volume 10 Issue 5
	Comment
	Commentary A comparison of decision-making by physicians and administrators in healthcare settings David S Matheson, Niranjan Kissoon Critical Care 2006, 10:163 (5 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Antimicrobial resistance and patient outcomes: the hazards of adjustment Mitchell J Schwaber, Yehuda Carmeli Critical Care 2006, 10:164 (5 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Predicting volume responsiveness in spontaneously breathing patients: still a challenging problem S Magder Critical Care 2006, 10:165 (11 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Organ donation after circulatory death: the forgotten donor? Mohamed Y Rady, Joseph L Verheijde, Joan McGregor Critical Care 2006, 10:166 (29 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Recently published papers: pneumonia, hypothermia and the elderly Christopher Bouch, Gareth Williams Critical Care 2006, 10:167 (5 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Statins, bugs and prophylaxis: intriguing possibilities Marius Terblanche, Terry S Smith, Neill KJ Adhikari Critical Care 2006, 10:168 (27 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Potential strategies to protect or reverse mitochondrial dysfunction in sepsis-induced organ failure Alessandro Protti, Mervyn Singer Critical Care 2006, 10:228 (1 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Pro/con debate: Antifungal prophylaxis is important to prevent fungal infection in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics Philippe Eggimann, Saurabh Jamdar, Ajith K Siriwardena Critical Care 2006, 10:229 (7 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Alternative vascular access techniques for continuous hemofiltration Joseph V DiCarlo, Scott R Auerbach, Steven R Alexander Critical Care 2006, 10:230 (19 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Ethics roundtable debate: Patients and surrogates want 'everything done' – what does 'everything' mean? Christopher Doig, Holt Murray, Rinaldo Bellomo, Michael Kuiper, Rubens Costa, Elie Azoulay, David Crippen Critical Care 2006, 10:231 (20 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Evidence-based medicine: Classifying the evidence from clinical trials – the need to consider other dimensions Rinaldo Bellomo, Sean M Bagshaw Critical Care 2006, 10:232 (4 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Endotoxin tolerance as a model of leukocyte reprogramming in sepsis Jean-Marc Cavaillon, Minou Adib-Conquy Critical Care 2006, 10:233 (13 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Journal club critique An ounce of prevention: Noninvasive ventilation to prevent postextubation respiratory failure Basem Haddad, John R Hotchkiss Critical Care 2006, 10:314 (1 September 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique PICCing the best access for your patient Mohammed Tariq, David T Huang Critical Care 2006, 10:315 (7 September 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Meeting report Second International Conference on Rapid Response System and Medical Emergency Team, 28–30 June 2006, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Francesca Rubulotta, Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2006, 10:319 (27 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Critical Care Nursing: science and practice, 2nd edition Samantha Fox Critical Care 2006, 10:318 (27 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Decreases in procalcitonin and C-reactive protein are strong predictors of survival in ventilator-associated pneumonia Renato Seligman, Michael Meisner, Thiago C Lisboa, Felipe T Hertz, Tania B Filippin, Jandyra MG Fachel, Paulo JZ Teixeira Critical Care 2006, 10:R125 (6 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Biological markers of lung injury before and after the institution of positive pressure ventilation in patients with acute lung injury Magda Cepkova, Sandra Brady, Anil Sapru, Michael A Matthay, Gwynne Church Critical Care 2006, 10:R126 (6 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Acute lung injury patients did not experience further increases in serum levels of biological markers of endothelial and epithelial injury following the use of lung-protective positive pressure ventilation strategy.
	Research Follow-up of newborns treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a nationwide evaluation at 5 years of age Manon N Hanekamp, Petra Mazer, Monique HM van der Cammen-van Zijp, Boudien JM van Kessel-Feddema, Maria WG Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Simone Knuijt, Jessica LA Zegers-Verstraeten, Saskia J Gischler, Dick Tibboel, Louis AA Kollée Critical Care 2006, 10:R127 (11 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Survivors of neonatal veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) showed considerable morbidity at 5 years, 17% having neurological disorders and 26% experiencing motor difficulties.
	Research Myocardial injury in infants ventilated on the paediatric intensive care unit: a case control study Simon J Clark, Michael Eisenhut, Dorothea Sidaras, Stephen W Hancock, Paul Newland, Kent Thorburn Critical Care 2006, 10:R128 (11 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Risk factors for post-ICU red blood cell transfusion: a prospective study Sophie Marque, Alain Cariou, Jean-Daniel Chiche, Vincent Mallet, Frédéric Pene, Jean-Paul Mira, Jean-François Dhainaut, Yann-Erick Claessens Critical Care 2006, 10:R129 (11 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The early responses of VEGF and its receptors during acute lung injury: implication of VEGF in alveolar epithelial cell survival Marco Mura, Bing Han, Cristiano F Andrade, Rashmi Seth, David Hwang, Thomas K Waddell, Shaf Keshavjee, Mingyao Liu Critical Care 2006, 10:R130 (13 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intravenous nitroglycerin does not preserve gastric microcirculation during gastric tube reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial Marc Buise, Jasper van Bommel, Alexander Jahn, Khe Tran, Huug Tilanus, Diederik Gommers Critical Care 2006, 10:R131 (13 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Changes in aortic blood flow induced by passive leg raising predict fluid responsiveness in critically ill patients A Lafanechère, F Pène, C Goulenok, A Delahaye, V Mallet, G Choukroun, JD Chiche, JP Mira, A Cariou Critical Care 2006, 10:R132 (13 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Serum neuron-specific enolase as early predictor of outcome after in-hospital cardiac arrest: a cohort study Tatiana H Rech, Silvia Vieira, Fabiano Nagel, Janete Brauner, Rosana Scalco Critical Care 2006, 10:R133 (15 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Long-term outcome and quality of life of patients treated in surgical intensive care: a comparison between sepsis and trauma Helena Korošec Jagodič, Klemen Jagodič, Matej Podbregar Critical Care 2006, 10:R134 (16 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Accuracy and feasibility of point-of-care and continuous blood glucose analysis in critically ill ICU patients Anouk M Corstjens, Jack JM Ligtenberg, Iwan CC van der Horst, Rob Spanjersberg, Joline SW Lind, Jaap E Tulleken, John HJM Meertens, Jan G Zijlstra Critical Care 2006, 10:R135 (18 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mechanical ventilation interacts with endotoxemia to induce extrapulmonary organ dysfunction D Shane O'Mahony, W Conrad Liles, William A Altemeier, Shireesha Dhanireddy, Charles W Frevert, Denny Liggitt, Thomas R Martin, Gustavo Matute-Bello Critical Care 2006, 10:R136 (22 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The role of body mass index and diabetes in the development of acute organ failure and subsequent mortality in an observational cohort Katarina Slynkova, David M Mannino, Greg S Martin, Richard S Morehead, Dennis E Doherty Critical Care 2006, 10:R137 (25 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Individuals with diabetes are three times more likely to suffer acute organ failure, and subsequently die, than those without diabetes; obesity alone does not appear to have any effect.
	Research Alternative protocol to initiate high-frequency oscillatory ventilation: an experimental study Jens Karmrodt, Matthias David, Shying Yuan, Klaus Markstaller Critical Care 2006, 10:R138 (25 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Septic shock is correlated with asymmetrical dimethyl arginine levels, which may be influenced by a polymorphism in the dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase II gene: a prospective observational study Michael J O'Dwyer, Felicity Dempsey, Vivion Crowley, Dermot P Kelleher, Ross McManus, Thomas Ryan Critical Care 2006, 10:R139 (26 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Severity of organ failure in severe sepsis is associated with increased levels of asymmetrical dimethyl arginine, and a related polymorphism could potentially be a marker for susceptibility to the disease.
	Research Anemia, transfusion, and phlebotomy practices in critically ill patients with prolonged ICU length of stay: a cohort study Clarence Chant, Gail Wilson, Jan O Friedrich Critical Care 2006, 10:R140 (26 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Early postoperative serum S100β levels predict ongoing brain damage after meningioma surgery: a prospective observational study Sharon Einav, Yigal Shoshan, Haim Ovadia, Idit Matot, Moshe Hersch, Eyal Itshayek Critical Care 2006, 10:R141 (4 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Epidemiology and clinical outcome of virus-positive respiratory samples in ventilated patients: a prospective cohort study Cédric Daubin, Jean-Jacques Parienti, Sophie Vincent, Astrid Vabret, Damien du Cheyron, Michel Ramakers, François Freymuth, Pierre Charbonneau Critical Care 2006, 10:R142 (5 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intensive care unit-acquired Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: incidence, risk factors, and outcome Saad Nseir, Christophe Di Pompeo, Hélène Brisson, Florent Dewavrin, Stéphanie Tissier, Maimouna Diarra, Marie Boulo, Alain Durocher Critical Care 2006, 10:R143 (6 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Dobutamine reverses the vasopressin-associated impairment in cardiac index and systemic oxygen supply in ovine endotoxemia Christian Ertmer, Andrea Morelli, Hans-Georg Bone, Henning Stubbe, Ralf Schepers, Hugo Van Aken, Matthias Lange, Katrin Bröking, Martin Lücke, Daniel L Traber, Martin Westphal Critical Care 2006, 10:R144 (10 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Diagnostic value and prognostic implications of serum procalcitonin after cardiac surgery: a systematic review of the literature Christoph Sponholz, Yasser Sakr, Konrad Reinhart, Frank Brunkhorst Critical Care 2006, 10:R145 (13 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Oxidative stress is increased in critically ill patients according to antioxidant vitamins intake, independent of severity: a cohort study Jimena Abilés, Antonio de la Cruz, José Castaño, Manuel Rodríguez-Elvira, Eduardo Aguayo, Rosario Moreno-Torres, Juan Llopis, Pilar Aranda, Sandro Argüelles, Antonio Ayala, Alberto de la Quintana, Elena Planells Critical Care 2006, 10:R146 (13 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Social support during intensive care unit stay might improve mental impairment and consequently health-related quality of life in survivors of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome Maria Deja, Claudia Denke, Steffen Weber-Carstens, Jürgen Schröder, Christian E Pille, Frank Hokema, Konrad J Falke, Udo Kaisers Critical Care 2006, 10:R147 (16 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Systemic hypothermia increases PAI-1 expression and accelerates microvascular thrombus formation in endotoxemic mice Nicole Lindenblatt, Michael D Menger, Ernst Klar, Brigitte Vollmar Critical Care 2006, 10:R148 (24 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Adrenal function testing in patients with septic shock Diamantino Salgado, Juan Verdeal, José Rocco Critical Care 2006, 10:R149 (25 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The effects of continuous venovenous hemofiltration on coagulation activation Catherine SC Bouman, Anne-Cornélie JM de Pont, Joost CM Meijers, Kamran Bakhtiari, Dorina Roem, Sacha Zeerleder, Gertjan Wolbink, Johanna C Korevaar, Marcel Levi, Evert de Jonge Critical Care 2006, 10:R150 (27 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Efficacy and safety of a low-flow veno-venous carbon dioxide removal device: results of an experimental study in adult sheep Sergio Livigni, Mariella Maio, Enrica Ferretti, Annalisa Longobardo, Raffaele Potenza, Luca Rivalta, Paola Selvaggi, Marco Vergano, Guido Bertolini Critical Care 2006, 10:R151 (28 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Heterotopic ossification of the knee joint in intensive care unit patients: early diagnosis with magnetic resonance imaging Maria I Argyropoulou, Eleonora Kostandi, Paraskevi Kosta, Anastasia K Zikou, Dimitra Kastani, Efi Galiatsou, Athanassios Kitsakos, George Nakos Critical Care 2006, 10:R152 (30 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Serum uric acid, creatinine, and the assessment of antioxidant capacity in critical illness Ivo Giovannini, Carlo Chiarla, Felice Giuliante, Federico Pallavicini, Maria Vellone, Francesco Ardito, Gennaro Nuzzo Critical Care 2006, 10:421 (4 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Patience and change: a conflict of interests? Manoj K Saxena, Peter JD Andrews Critical Care 2006, 10:422 (19 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Drotrecogin alfa (activated): down and not out, but not really in either Jan O Friedrich, Neill KJ Adhikari, Maureen O Meade Critical Care 2006, 10:420 (22 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter AIP or ARDS? Not just semantics Navneet Singh Critical Care 2006, 10:423 (29 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Drotrecogin alfa (activated): current evidence supports treatment for severe sepsis patients with a high risk of death Mark D Williams, Jonathan M Janes, David R Nelson Critical Care 2006, 10:424 (30 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

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