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	Volume 10 Issue 6
	Comment
	Editorial Obituary: William J Sibbald, MD, FRCP(C) Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2006, 10:177 (30 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Commentary Live and let die: asymmetric dimethylarginine and septic shock Rainer H Böger Critical Care 2006, 10:169 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Can passive leg raising be used to guide fluid administration? Daniel De Backer Critical Care 2006, 10:170 (8 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Optimizing neurologic prognosis after cardiac arrest David Tirschwell Critical Care 2006, 10:171 (14 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	Commentary Iatrogenesis, inflammation and organ injury: insights from a murine model John C Marshall Critical Care 2006, 10:173 (17 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Heterotopic ossification – a long-term consequence of prolonged immobility Sonia J Hudson, Stephen J Brett Critical Care 2006, 10:174 (21 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Vasopressin in vasodilatory shock: ensure organ blood flow, but take care of the heart! Martin W Dünser, Walter R Hasibeder Critical Care 2006, 10:172 (22 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Can you justify not using ultrasound guidance for central venous access? Andrew R Bodenham Critical Care 2006, 10:175 (22 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary The diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency in the critically ill patient: does it really matter? Paul E Marik Critical Care 2006, 10:176 (29 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Blood glucose measurements in the critically ill: more than just a blood draw Frank M Brunkhorst, Hans G Wahl Critical Care 2006, 10:178 (7 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: putting fluids in and taking fluids out Catriona JM Shaw, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2006, 10:179 (8 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Seleno-enzymes and seleno-compounds: the two faces of selenium Xavier Forceville Critical Care 2006, 10:180 (13 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Should we use central venous saturation to guide management in high-risk surgical patients? Rupert M Pearse, Charles J Hinds Critical Care 2006, 10:181 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Thrombocytopenia-associated multiple organ failure – a newly appreciated syndrome in the critically ill Trung C Nguyen, Joseph A Carcillo Critical Care 2006, 10:235 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Patient-ventilator interaction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Philippe Jolliet, Didier Tassaux Critical Care 2006, 10:236 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Equipment review: Cooling catheters to induce therapeutic hypothermia? Kees H Polderman, Jeannie Callaghan Critical Care 2006, 10:234 (9 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: The role of glycosaminoglycans in respiratory disease Alba B Souza-Fernandes, Paolo Pelosi, Patricia RM Rocco Critical Care 2006, 10:237 (10 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Critical illness-associated cognitive dysfunction – mechanisms, markers, and emerging therapeutics Eric B Milbrandt, Derek C Angus Critical Care 2006, 10:238 (15 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: The role of activated protein C in maintaining endothelial tight junction function and its relationship to organ injury Mark R Looney, Michael A Matthay Critical Care 2006, 10:239 (7 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Ethics review: Position papers and policies – are they really helpful to front-line ICU teams? Laura Hawryluck Critical Care 2006, 10:242 (8 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: High-frequency oscillatory ventilation in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome James Downar, Sangeeta Mehta Critical Care 2006, 10:240 (13 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Management of difficult airways Olivier Langeron, Julien Amour, Benoît Vivien, Frédéric Aubrun Critical Care 2006, 10:243 (14 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Human subjects research – are more standards needed? David T Huang, Mehrnaz Hadian Critical Care 2006, 10:244 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Use of helium-oxygen in critically ill patients Marc Gainnier, Jean-Marie Forel Critical Care 2006, 10:241 (20 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique Drotrecogin alfa (activated) should not be used in patients with severe sepsis and low risk for death Sanjay Gupta, Eric B Milbrandt, Lakshmipathi Chelluri Critical Care 2006, 10:316 (3 November 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique A disheartening story: Aprotinin in cardiac surgery Marcus Lien, Eric B Milbrandt Critical Care 2006, 10:317 (8 November 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Reduction of nosocomial pneumonia after major burns by trace element supplementation: aggregation of two randomised trials Mette M Berger, Philippe Eggimann, Daren K Heyland, René L Chioléro, Jean-Pierre Revelly, Andrew Day, Wassim Raffoul, Alan Shenkin Critical Care 2006, 10:R153 (2 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Causes of death and determinants of outcome in critically ill patients Viktoria D Mayr, Martin W Dünser, Veronika Greil, Stefan Jochberger, Günter Luckner, Hanno Ulmer, Barbara E Friesenecker, Jukka Takala, Walter R Hasibeder Critical Care 2006, 10:R154 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Critically ill patients most commonly die from multiple organ failure, and central nervous system and cardiovascular failure are the main risk factors for death, a study of 3,700 patients has shown.
	Research Neutrophil apoptosis: a marker of disease severity in sepsis and sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome Léa Fialkow, Luciano Fochesatto Filho, Mary C Bozzetti, Adriana R Milani, Edison M Rodrigues Filho, Roberta M Ladniuk, Paula Pierozan, Rafaela M de Moura, João C Prolla, Eric Vachon, Gregory P Downey Critical Care 2006, 10:R155 (8 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research How emergency departments might alert for prehospital heat-related excess mortality? Yann-Erick Claessens, Pierre Taupin, Gérald Kierzek, Jean-Louis Pourriat, Michel Baud, Christine Ginsburg, Jean-Philippe Jais, Eric Jougla, Bruno Riou, Jean-François Dhainaut, Paul Landais Critical Care 2006, 10:R156 (10 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary An index based on the characteristics of patients referred to two Paris emergency departments during the 2003 heat wave could predict future heat-related mortality and monitor the efficacy of public health interventions.
	Research Activated protein C improves intestinal microcirculation in experimental endotoxaemia in the rat Christian Lehmann, Konrad Meissner, Andreas Knöck, Stephan Diedrich, Dragan Pavlovic, Matthias Gründling, Taras Usichenko, Michael Wendt, Jürgen Birnbaum Critical Care 2006, 10:R157 (13 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Multicentre study on peri- and postoperative central venous oxygen saturation in high-risk surgical patients Collaborative Study Group on Perioperative ScvO2 Monitoring Critical Care 2006, 10:R158 (13 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Severe brain injury ICU outcomes are associated with Cranial-Arterial Pressure Index and noninvasive Bispectral Index and transcranial oxygen saturation: a prospective, preliminary study C Michael Dunham, Kenneth J Ransom, Clyde E McAuley, Brian S Gruber, Dev Mangalat, Laurie L Flowers Critical Care 2006, 10:R159 (14 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Four-day antithrombin therapy does not seem to attenuate hypercoagulability in patients suffering from sepsis Christopher Gonano, Christian Sitzwohl, Eva Meitner, Christian Weinstabl, Stephan C Kettner Critical Care 2006, 10:R160 (15 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Outcome of postoperative critically ill patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: an observational retrospective case-control study Elise M Gettings, Kathryn A Brush, Elizabeth M Van Cott, William E Hurford Critical Care 2006, 10:R161 (16 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Real-time ultrasound-guided catheterisation of the internal jugular vein: a prospective comparison with the landmark technique in critical care patients Dimitrios Karakitsos, Nicolaos Labropoulos, Eric De Groot, Alexandros P Patrianakos, Gregorios Kouraklis, John Poularas, George Samonis, Dimosthenis A Tsoutsos, Manousos M Konstadoulakis, Andreas Karabinis Critical Care 2006, 10:R162 (17 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Using real-time ultrasound images to guide catheterization gave a 100% success rate in 450 patients, with reduced incidence of blood stream infection and other complications compared to the standard landmark method.
	Research Luminal concentrations of L- and D-lactate in the rectum may relate to severity of disease and outcome in septic patients Vibeke L Jørgensen, Nanna Reiter, Anders Perner Critical Care 2006, 10:R163 (20 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Comparison of uncalibrated arterial waveform analysis in cardiac surgery patients with thermodilution cardiac output measurements Michael Sander, Claudia D Spies, Herko Grubitzsch, Achim Foer, Marcus Müller, Christian von Heymann Critical Care 2006, 10:R164 (21 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Children undergoing cardiac surgery for complex cardiac defects show imbalance between pro- and anti-thrombotic activity Ruth Heying, Wim van Oeveren, Stefanie Wilhelm, Katharina Schumacher, Ralph G Grabitz, Bruno J Messmer, Marie-Christine Seghaye Critical Care 2006, 10:R165 (24 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Early changes of CD4-positive lymphocytes and NK cells in patients with severe Gram-negative sepsis Evangelos J Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Thomas Tsaganos, Ekaterini Spyridaki, Maria Mouktaroudi, Diamantis Plachouras, Ilia Vaki, Vassiliki Karagianni, Anastasia Antonopoulou, Vassiliki Veloni, Helen Giamarellou Critical Care 2006, 10:R166 (27 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hyperlactatemia during cardiopulmonary bypass: determinants and impact on postoperative outcome Marco Ranucci, Barbara De Toffol, Giuseppe Isgrò, Federica Romitti, Daniela Conti, Maira Vicentini Critical Care 2006, 10:R167 (29 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Evaluation of furosemide regimens in neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Maria MJ van der Vorst, Enno Wildschut, Robbert J Houmes, Saskia J Gischler, Joana E Kist-van Holthe, Jacobus Burggraaf, Albert J van der Heijden, Dick Tibboel Critical Care 2006, 10:R168 (1 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of extracorporeal liver support by MARS and Prometheus on serum cytokines in acute-on-chronic liver failure Vanessa Stadlbauer, Peter Krisper, Reingard Aigner, Bernd Haditsch, Aleksandra Jung, Carolin Lackner, Rudolf E Stauber Critical Care 2006, 10:R169 (7 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Informed consent for research obtained during the intensive care unit stay Catherine Chenaud, Paolo Merlani, Samuel Luyasu, Bara Ricou Critical Care 2006, 10:R170 (8 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Prediction of fluid responsiveness using respiratory variations in left ventricular stroke area by transoesophageal echocardiographic automated border detection in mechanically ventilated patients Maxime Cannesson, Juliette Slieker, Olivier Desebbe, Fadi Farhat, Olivier Bastien, Jean-Jacques Lehot Critical Care 2006, 10:R171 (12 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Microdialysis shows metabolic effects in skin during fluid resuscitation in burn-injured patients Anders Samuelsson, Ingrid Steinvall, Folke Sjöberg Critical Care 2006, 10:R172 (13 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Pulmonary artery catheter versus pulse contour analysis: a prospective epidemiological study Shigehiko Uchino, Rinaldo Bellomo, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Makoto Sugihara, Craig French, Dianne Stephens, Julia Wendon, Patrick Honore, John Mulder, Andrew Turner, the PAC/PiCCO Use and Likelihood of Success Evaluation [PULSE] Study Group Critical Care 2006, 10:R174 (14 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Fasting and nutrient-stimulated plasma peptide-YY levels are elevated in critical illness and associated with feed intolerance: an observational, controlled study Nam Q Nguyen, Robert JL Fraser, Marianne Chapman, Laura K Bryant, Judith Wishart, Richard H Holloway, Michael Horowitz Critical Care 2006, 10:R175 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Elevated levels of plasma peptide YY found during fasting and nutrient-stimulation in critically ill patients, particularly in those with feed intolerance, suggest a possible target for therapy of delayed gastric emptying.
	Research Microcirculatory alterations induced by sedation in intensive care patients. Effects of midazolam alone and in association with sufentanil Veronique Lamblin, Raphael Favory, Marie Boulo, Daniel Mathieu Critical Care 2006, 10:R176 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Successful pulmonary administration of activated recombinant factor VII in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage Lars Heslet, Jorn Nielsen, Marcel Levi, Henrik Sengeløv, Pär I Johansson Critical Care 2006, 10:R177 (21 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Recombinant activated factor VII as an adjunctive therapy for bleeding control in severe trauma patients with coagulopathy: subgroup analysis from two randomized trials Sandro B Rizoli, Kenneth D Boffard, Bruno Riou, Brian Warren, Philip Iau, Yoram Kluger, Rolf Rossaint, Michael Tillinger, the NovoSeven® Trauma Study Group Critical Care 2006, 10:R178 (21 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	Research A modified McCabe score for stratification of patients after intensive care unit discharge: the Sabadell score Rafael Fernandez, Francisco Baigorri, Gema Navarro, Antonio Artigas Critical Care 2006, 10:R179 (27 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest – the implementation of the ILCOR guidelines in clinical routine is possible! Christian Storm, Joerg C Schefold, Lutz Nibbe, Frank Martens, Anne Krueger, Michael Oppert, Achim Joerres, Dietrich Hasper Critical Care 2006, 10:425 (2 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Vital organ blood flow during high-frequency ventilation Patrick Meybohm, Jens Scholz, Berthold Bein Critical Care 2006, 10:426 (14 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Drotrecogin alfa (activated) in patients with severe sepsis and a high risk of death Jan O Friedrich, Neill KJ Adhikari, Maureen O Meade Critical Care 2006, 10:427 (20 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Intrathecal colistin for treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa ventriculitis: report of a case with successful outcome Rezzan Yagmur, Figen Esen Critical Care 2006, 10:428 (28 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 10 Issue 6
	Comment
	Editorial Obituary: William J Sibbald, MD, FRCP(C) Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2006, 10:177 (30 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Commentary Live and let die: asymmetric dimethylarginine and septic shock Rainer H Böger Critical Care 2006, 10:169 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Can passive leg raising be used to guide fluid administration? Daniel De Backer Critical Care 2006, 10:170 (8 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Optimizing neurologic prognosis after cardiac arrest David Tirschwell Critical Care 2006, 10:171 (14 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	Commentary Iatrogenesis, inflammation and organ injury: insights from a murine model John C Marshall Critical Care 2006, 10:173 (17 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Heterotopic ossification – a long-term consequence of prolonged immobility Sonia J Hudson, Stephen J Brett Critical Care 2006, 10:174 (21 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Vasopressin in vasodilatory shock: ensure organ blood flow, but take care of the heart! Martin W Dünser, Walter R Hasibeder Critical Care 2006, 10:172 (22 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Can you justify not using ultrasound guidance for central venous access? Andrew R Bodenham Critical Care 2006, 10:175 (22 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary The diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency in the critically ill patient: does it really matter? Paul E Marik Critical Care 2006, 10:176 (29 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Blood glucose measurements in the critically ill: more than just a blood draw Frank M Brunkhorst, Hans G Wahl Critical Care 2006, 10:178 (7 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: putting fluids in and taking fluids out Catriona JM Shaw, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2006, 10:179 (8 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Seleno-enzymes and seleno-compounds: the two faces of selenium Xavier Forceville Critical Care 2006, 10:180 (13 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Should we use central venous saturation to guide management in high-risk surgical patients? Rupert M Pearse, Charles J Hinds Critical Care 2006, 10:181 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Thrombocytopenia-associated multiple organ failure – a newly appreciated syndrome in the critically ill Trung C Nguyen, Joseph A Carcillo Critical Care 2006, 10:235 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Patient-ventilator interaction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Philippe Jolliet, Didier Tassaux Critical Care 2006, 10:236 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Equipment review: Cooling catheters to induce therapeutic hypothermia? Kees H Polderman, Jeannie Callaghan Critical Care 2006, 10:234 (9 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: The role of glycosaminoglycans in respiratory disease Alba B Souza-Fernandes, Paolo Pelosi, Patricia RM Rocco Critical Care 2006, 10:237 (10 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Critical illness-associated cognitive dysfunction – mechanisms, markers, and emerging therapeutics Eric B Milbrandt, Derek C Angus Critical Care 2006, 10:238 (15 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: The role of activated protein C in maintaining endothelial tight junction function and its relationship to organ injury Mark R Looney, Michael A Matthay Critical Care 2006, 10:239 (7 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Ethics review: Position papers and policies – are they really helpful to front-line ICU teams? Laura Hawryluck Critical Care 2006, 10:242 (8 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: High-frequency oscillatory ventilation in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome James Downar, Sangeeta Mehta Critical Care 2006, 10:240 (13 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Management of difficult airways Olivier Langeron, Julien Amour, Benoît Vivien, Frédéric Aubrun Critical Care 2006, 10:243 (14 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Human subjects research – are more standards needed? David T Huang, Mehrnaz Hadian Critical Care 2006, 10:244 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Use of helium-oxygen in critically ill patients Marc Gainnier, Jean-Marie Forel Critical Care 2006, 10:241 (20 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique Drotrecogin alfa (activated) should not be used in patients with severe sepsis and low risk for death Sanjay Gupta, Eric B Milbrandt, Lakshmipathi Chelluri Critical Care 2006, 10:316 (3 November 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique A disheartening story: Aprotinin in cardiac surgery Marcus Lien, Eric B Milbrandt Critical Care 2006, 10:317 (8 November 2006) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Reduction of nosocomial pneumonia after major burns by trace element supplementation: aggregation of two randomised trials Mette M Berger, Philippe Eggimann, Daren K Heyland, René L Chioléro, Jean-Pierre Revelly, Andrew Day, Wassim Raffoul, Alan Shenkin Critical Care 2006, 10:R153 (2 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Causes of death and determinants of outcome in critically ill patients Viktoria D Mayr, Martin W Dünser, Veronika Greil, Stefan Jochberger, Günter Luckner, Hanno Ulmer, Barbara E Friesenecker, Jukka Takala, Walter R Hasibeder Critical Care 2006, 10:R154 (3 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Critically ill patients most commonly die from multiple organ failure, and central nervous system and cardiovascular failure are the main risk factors for death, a study of 3,700 patients has shown.
	Research Neutrophil apoptosis: a marker of disease severity in sepsis and sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome Léa Fialkow, Luciano Fochesatto Filho, Mary C Bozzetti, Adriana R Milani, Edison M Rodrigues Filho, Roberta M Ladniuk, Paula Pierozan, Rafaela M de Moura, João C Prolla, Eric Vachon, Gregory P Downey Critical Care 2006, 10:R155 (8 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research How emergency departments might alert for prehospital heat-related excess mortality? Yann-Erick Claessens, Pierre Taupin, Gérald Kierzek, Jean-Louis Pourriat, Michel Baud, Christine Ginsburg, Jean-Philippe Jais, Eric Jougla, Bruno Riou, Jean-François Dhainaut, Paul Landais Critical Care 2006, 10:R156 (10 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary An index based on the characteristics of patients referred to two Paris emergency departments during the 2003 heat wave could predict future heat-related mortality and monitor the efficacy of public health interventions.
	Research Activated protein C improves intestinal microcirculation in experimental endotoxaemia in the rat Christian Lehmann, Konrad Meissner, Andreas Knöck, Stephan Diedrich, Dragan Pavlovic, Matthias Gründling, Taras Usichenko, Michael Wendt, Jürgen Birnbaum Critical Care 2006, 10:R157 (13 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Multicentre study on peri- and postoperative central venous oxygen saturation in high-risk surgical patients Collaborative Study Group on Perioperative ScvO2 Monitoring Critical Care 2006, 10:R158 (13 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Severe brain injury ICU outcomes are associated with Cranial-Arterial Pressure Index and noninvasive Bispectral Index and transcranial oxygen saturation: a prospective, preliminary study C Michael Dunham, Kenneth J Ransom, Clyde E McAuley, Brian S Gruber, Dev Mangalat, Laurie L Flowers Critical Care 2006, 10:R159 (14 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Four-day antithrombin therapy does not seem to attenuate hypercoagulability in patients suffering from sepsis Christopher Gonano, Christian Sitzwohl, Eva Meitner, Christian Weinstabl, Stephan C Kettner Critical Care 2006, 10:R160 (15 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Outcome of postoperative critically ill patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: an observational retrospective case-control study Elise M Gettings, Kathryn A Brush, Elizabeth M Van Cott, William E Hurford Critical Care 2006, 10:R161 (16 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Real-time ultrasound-guided catheterisation of the internal jugular vein: a prospective comparison with the landmark technique in critical care patients Dimitrios Karakitsos, Nicolaos Labropoulos, Eric De Groot, Alexandros P Patrianakos, Gregorios Kouraklis, John Poularas, George Samonis, Dimosthenis A Tsoutsos, Manousos M Konstadoulakis, Andreas Karabinis Critical Care 2006, 10:R162 (17 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Using real-time ultrasound images to guide catheterization gave a 100% success rate in 450 patients, with reduced incidence of blood stream infection and other complications compared to the standard landmark method.
	Research Luminal concentrations of L- and D-lactate in the rectum may relate to severity of disease and outcome in septic patients Vibeke L Jørgensen, Nanna Reiter, Anders Perner Critical Care 2006, 10:R163 (20 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Comparison of uncalibrated arterial waveform analysis in cardiac surgery patients with thermodilution cardiac output measurements Michael Sander, Claudia D Spies, Herko Grubitzsch, Achim Foer, Marcus Müller, Christian von Heymann Critical Care 2006, 10:R164 (21 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Children undergoing cardiac surgery for complex cardiac defects show imbalance between pro- and anti-thrombotic activity Ruth Heying, Wim van Oeveren, Stefanie Wilhelm, Katharina Schumacher, Ralph G Grabitz, Bruno J Messmer, Marie-Christine Seghaye Critical Care 2006, 10:R165 (24 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Early changes of CD4-positive lymphocytes and NK cells in patients with severe Gram-negative sepsis Evangelos J Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Thomas Tsaganos, Ekaterini Spyridaki, Maria Mouktaroudi, Diamantis Plachouras, Ilia Vaki, Vassiliki Karagianni, Anastasia Antonopoulou, Vassiliki Veloni, Helen Giamarellou Critical Care 2006, 10:R166 (27 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hyperlactatemia during cardiopulmonary bypass: determinants and impact on postoperative outcome Marco Ranucci, Barbara De Toffol, Giuseppe Isgrò, Federica Romitti, Daniela Conti, Maira Vicentini Critical Care 2006, 10:R167 (29 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Evaluation of furosemide regimens in neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Maria MJ van der Vorst, Enno Wildschut, Robbert J Houmes, Saskia J Gischler, Joana E Kist-van Holthe, Jacobus Burggraaf, Albert J van der Heijden, Dick Tibboel Critical Care 2006, 10:R168 (1 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of extracorporeal liver support by MARS and Prometheus on serum cytokines in acute-on-chronic liver failure Vanessa Stadlbauer, Peter Krisper, Reingard Aigner, Bernd Haditsch, Aleksandra Jung, Carolin Lackner, Rudolf E Stauber Critical Care 2006, 10:R169 (7 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Informed consent for research obtained during the intensive care unit stay Catherine Chenaud, Paolo Merlani, Samuel Luyasu, Bara Ricou Critical Care 2006, 10:R170 (8 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Prediction of fluid responsiveness using respiratory variations in left ventricular stroke area by transoesophageal echocardiographic automated border detection in mechanically ventilated patients Maxime Cannesson, Juliette Slieker, Olivier Desebbe, Fadi Farhat, Olivier Bastien, Jean-Jacques Lehot Critical Care 2006, 10:R171 (12 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Microdialysis shows metabolic effects in skin during fluid resuscitation in burn-injured patients Anders Samuelsson, Ingrid Steinvall, Folke Sjöberg Critical Care 2006, 10:R172 (13 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Pulmonary artery catheter versus pulse contour analysis: a prospective epidemiological study Shigehiko Uchino, Rinaldo Bellomo, Hiroshi Morimatsu, Makoto Sugihara, Craig French, Dianne Stephens, Julia Wendon, Patrick Honore, John Mulder, Andrew Turner, the PAC/PiCCO Use and Likelihood of Success Evaluation [PULSE] Study Group Critical Care 2006, 10:R174 (14 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Fasting and nutrient-stimulated plasma peptide-YY levels are elevated in critical illness and associated with feed intolerance: an observational, controlled study Nam Q Nguyen, Robert JL Fraser, Marianne Chapman, Laura K Bryant, Judith Wishart, Richard H Holloway, Michael Horowitz Critical Care 2006, 10:R175 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Elevated levels of plasma peptide YY found during fasting and nutrient-stimulation in critically ill patients, particularly in those with feed intolerance, suggest a possible target for therapy of delayed gastric emptying.
	Research Microcirculatory alterations induced by sedation in intensive care patients. Effects of midazolam alone and in association with sufentanil Veronique Lamblin, Raphael Favory, Marie Boulo, Daniel Mathieu Critical Care 2006, 10:R176 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Successful pulmonary administration of activated recombinant factor VII in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage Lars Heslet, Jorn Nielsen, Marcel Levi, Henrik Sengeløv, Pär I Johansson Critical Care 2006, 10:R177 (21 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Recombinant activated factor VII as an adjunctive therapy for bleeding control in severe trauma patients with coagulopathy: subgroup analysis from two randomized trials Sandro B Rizoli, Kenneth D Boffard, Bruno Riou, Brian Warren, Philip Iau, Yoram Kluger, Rolf Rossaint, Michael Tillinger, the NovoSeven® Trauma Study Group Critical Care 2006, 10:R178 (21 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	Research A modified McCabe score for stratification of patients after intensive care unit discharge: the Sabadell score Rafael Fernandez, Francisco Baigorri, Gema Navarro, Antonio Artigas Critical Care 2006, 10:R179 (27 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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	Letter Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest – the implementation of the ILCOR guidelines in clinical routine is possible! Christian Storm, Joerg C Schefold, Lutz Nibbe, Frank Martens, Anne Krueger, Michael Oppert, Achim Joerres, Dietrich Hasper Critical Care 2006, 10:425 (2 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Vital organ blood flow during high-frequency ventilation Patrick Meybohm, Jens Scholz, Berthold Bein Critical Care 2006, 10:426 (14 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Drotrecogin alfa (activated) in patients with severe sepsis and a high risk of death Jan O Friedrich, Neill KJ Adhikari, Maureen O Meade Critical Care 2006, 10:427 (20 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
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