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	Volume 11 Issue 1
	Comment
	Commentary A rare disease Jos PJ Wester Critical Care 2006, 11:102 (11 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Recombinant activated protein C in sepsis: endothelium protection or endothelium therapy? Veronique Regnault, Bruno Levy Critical Care 2006, 11:103 (11 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The origin and interpretation of hyperlactataemia during low oxygen delivery states Jonathan Handy Critical Care 2006, 11:104 (12 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Echocardiography and assessing fluid responsiveness: acoustic quantification again into the picture? Jan Poelaert, Carl Roosens Critical Care 2007, 11:105 (23 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary World wide web resources on control of nosocomial infections Ilias I Siempos, Konstantinos N Fragoulis, Matthew E Falagas Critical Care 2008, 11:101 (25 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Extracorporeal liver support: a continuing challenge Ram M Subramanian, John A Kellum Critical Care 2007, 11:106 (29 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: the Jekyll and Hyde of oxygen, neuromuscular blockade and good vibrations? Jonathan Ball Critical Care 2007, 11:108 (12 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Pharmacotherapy during neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: toward an evidence-based approach Maissa Rayyan, Karel Allegaert Critical Care 2007, 11:107 (14 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Predicting mortality in intensive care unit survivors using a subjective scoring system Bekele Afessa, Mark T Keegan Critical Care 2007, 11:109 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Research in critically ill patients: standards of informed consent Catherine Chenaud, Paolo Merlani, Bara Ricou Critical Care 2007, 11:110 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Doing research on the ethics of doing research Robert D Truog Critical Care 2007, 11:111 (19 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Development of liver dysfunction under artificial nutrition: a reason to modify nutrition therapy in the intensive care unit? Peter Stehle Critical Care 2007, 11:112 (19 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Bolus or continuous hydrocortisone – that is the question Steffen Weber-Carstens, Didier Keh Critical Care 2007, 11:113 (20 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Airway closure: the silent killer of peripheral airways Paolo Pelosi, Patricia RM Rocco Critical Care 2007, 11:114 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Antithrombin and hypercoagulability in sepsis: insights from thrombelastography? Johannes N Hoffmann, Kerstin Schick Critical Care 2007, 11:115 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Searching for non-invasive markers of tissue hypoxia Juan Puyana, Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2007, 11:116 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Not if but when; no longer why but how Ian Piper, the BrainIT Group Critical Care 2007, 11:117 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Medical post-traumatic stress disorder: catching up with the cutting edge in stress research Craig Weinert, William Meller Critical Care 2007, 11:118 (27 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Could pharmacogenetic data explain part of the interindividual sensitivity to methadone-induced respiratory depression? Séverine Crettol, Martine Monnat, Chin B Eap Critical Care 2007, 11:119 (27 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The long and difficult road to better evaluation of outcomes of prolonged mechanical ventilation: not yet a highway to heaven Alain Combes Critical Care 2007, 11:120 (28 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Routine postoperative use of the nasogastric tube – utility or futility? Michèle Tanguy, Philippe Seguin, Yannick Mallédant Critical Care 2006, 11:201 (4 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Review Ethics review: Dark angels – the problem of death in intensive care David W Crippen, Leslie M Whetstine Critical Care 2007, 11:202 (17 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review High-altitude physiology and pathophysiology: implications and relevance for intensive care medicine Michael Grocott, Hugh Montgomery, Andre Vercueil Critical Care 2007, 11:203 (1 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Initial management of blunt pelvic trauma patients with haemodynamic instability Thomas Geeraerts, Vibol Chhor, Gaëlle Cheisson, Laurent Martin, Bertrand Bessoud, Augustin Ozanne, Jacques Duranteau Critical Care 2007, 11:204 (12 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Distal airways in acute respiratory distress syndrome Manu Jain, J Iasha Sznajder Critical Care 2007, 11:206 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Bedside lung ultrasound in critical care practice Bélaïd Bouhemad, Mao Zhang, Qin Lu, Jean-Jacques Rouby Critical Care 2007, 11:205 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Journal club critique Due caution using early β-blockers for acute myocardial infarction Scott McKee, Holt Murray, John A Kellum Critical Care 2007, 11:301 (25 January 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Could dopamine be a silent killer? Nick Azarov, Eric B Milbrandt, Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2007, 11:302 (25 January 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Hypercapnic acidosis in ARDS: A tolerated side effect or an important therapeutic modality? Adrian A Salmon, John R Hotchkiss Critical Care 2007, 11:304 (16 February 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Trials stopped early for benefit? Not so fast! Alan C Heffner, Eric B Milbrandt, Ramesh Venkataraman Critical Care 2007, 11:305 (22 February 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Oxford Handbook of Critical Care for PDAs, 2nd edition Daniel De Backer Critical Care 2007, 11:303 (1 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Book report Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation Ognjen Gajic Critical Care 2007, 11:315 (25 October 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Neuromuscular deterioration in the early stage of sepsis in rats Ilkin Cankayali, Yusuf Dogan, Ilhami Solak, Kubilay Demirag, Oguz Eris, Serdar Demirgoren, Ali Moral Critical Care 2007, 11:R1 (4 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Incidence of low central venous oxygen saturation during unplanned admissions in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit: an observational study Hendrik Bracht, Matthias Hänggi, Barbara Jeker, Ninja Wegmüller, Francesca Porta, David Tüller, Jukka Takala, Stephan M Jakob Critical Care 2007, 11:R2 (9 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A comparative study of the complications of surgical tracheostomy in morbidly obese critically ill patients Ali A El Solh, Wafaa Jaafar Critical Care 2007, 11:R3 (12 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Managing an effective treatment for neuroleptic malignant syndrome Udo Reulbach, Carmen Dütsch, Teresa Biermann, Wolfgang Sperling, Norbert Thuerauf, Johannes Kornhuber, Stefan Bleich Critical Care 2007, 11:R4 (12 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Dantrolene was not the evidence-based treatment of choice for neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a meta-analysis of 271 cases, but it might be useful if premedication consisted of a neuroleptic monotherapy.
	Research Case report: quantification of methadone-induced respiratory depression using toxicokinetic/toxicodynamic relationships Bruno Mégarbane, Xavier Declèves, Vanessa Bloch, Christophe Bardin, François Chast, Frédéric J Baud Critical Care 2007, 11:R5 (15 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Skeletal muscle oxygen saturation does not estimate mixed venous oxygen saturation in patients with severe left heart failure and additional severe sepsis or septic shock Matej Podbregar, Hugon Možina Critical Care 2007, 11:R6 (16 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Intracranial pressure monitoring in intensive care: clinical advantages of a computerized system over manual recording Elisa Zanier, Fabrizio Ortolano, Laura Ghisoni, Angelo Colombo, Sabina Losappio, Nino Stocchetti Critical Care 2007, 11:R7 (18 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Episodes of high intracranial pressure, some of long duration, could be missed with current manual recording techniques producing a potentially inaccurate clinical picture in patients with traumatic brain injury.
	Research Growth arrest-specific protein 6 plasma concentrations during septic shock Sébastien Gibot, Frédéric Massin, Aurélie Cravoisy, Rachel Dupays, Damien Barraud, Lionel Nace, Pierre-Edouard Bollaert Critical Care 2007, 11:R8 (22 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Differences in one-year health outcomes and resource utilization by definition of prolonged mechanical ventilation: a prospective cohort study Christopher E Cox, Shannon S Carson, Jennifer H Lindquist, Maren K Olsen, Joseph A Govert, Lakshmipathi Chelluri, the Quality of Life After Mechanical Ventilation in the Aged (QOL-MV) Investigators Critical Care 2007, 11:R9 (23 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Liver dysfunction associated with artificial nutrition in critically ill patients Teodoro Grau, Alfonso Bonet, Mercedes Rubio, Dolores Mateo, Mercé Farré, José Acosta, Antonio Blesa, Juan Montejo, Abelardo de Lorenzo, Alfonso Mesejo, the Working Group on Nutrition and Metabolism of the Spanish Society of Critical Care Critical Care 2007, 11:R10 (25 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Strictly controlling calorie intake, early use of artificial nutrition and regular monitoring could help reduce the incidence of liver dysfunction associated with artificial nutrition in critically ill patients.
	Research Simplified electrophysiological evaluation of peripheral nerves in critically ill patients: the Italian multi-centre CRIMYNE study Nicola Latronico, Guido Bertolini, Bruno Guarneri, Marco Botteri, Elena Peli, Serena Andreoletti, Paola Bera, Davide Luciani, Anna Nardella, Elena Vittorielli, Bruno Simini, Andrea Candiani Critical Care 2007, 11:R11 (25 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of the medical emergency team on long-term mortality following major surgery Daryl Jones, Moritoki Egi, Rinaldo Bellomo, Donna Goldsmith Critical Care 2007, 11:R12 (29 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The introduction of an intensive care unit medical emergency team that identifies, reviews and treats post-operative patients during the early stages of deterioration, was associated with decreased long-term mortality.
	Research Liver dysfunction after lung recruitment manoeuvres during pressure-controlled ventilation in experimental acute respiratory distress Markus Kredel, Ralf M Muellenbach, Robert W Brock, Hans-Hinrich Wilckens, Joerg Brederlau, Norbert Roewer, Christian Wunder Critical Care 2007, 11:R13 (29 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mechanical ventilation and lung infection in the genesis of air-space enlargement Alfonso Sartorius, Qin Lu, Silvia Vieira, Marc Tonnellier, Gilles Lenaour, Ivan Goldstein, Jean-Jacques Rouby Critical Care 2007, 11:R14 (2 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Primary lung infection causes bronchiolar and alveolar distention; if combined with mechanical ventilation in piglets inoculated with E. coli, secondary lung infection is induced, which markedly increases air-space enlargement.
	Research Managing burn victims of suicide bombing attacks: outcomes, lessons learnt, and changes made from three attacks in Indonesia Harvey Chim, Woon Yew, Colin Song Critical Care 2007, 11:R15 (2 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research The impact of admission diagnosis on gastric emptying in critically ill patients Nam Q Nguyen, Mei P Ng, Marianne Chapman, Robert J Fraser, Richard H Holloway Critical Care 2007, 11:R16 (8 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Management of bleeding following major trauma: a European guideline Donat R Spahn, Vladimir Cerny, Timothy J Coats, Jacques Duranteau, Enrique Fernández-Mondéjar, Giovanni Gordini, Philip F Stahel, Beverley J Hunt, Radko Komadina, Edmund Neugebauer, Yves Ozier, Louis Riddez, Arthur Schultz, Jean-Louis Vincent, Rolf Rossaint Critical Care 2007, 11:R17 (13 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary State-of-the-art guidelines developed by a multidisciplinary task force provide evidence-based recommendations on the acute management of bleeding trauma patients, which when implemented may lead to improved patient outcomes.
	Research Dual-lumen catheters for continuous venovenous hemofiltration: limits for blood delivery via femoral vein access and a potential alternative in an experimental setting in anesthetized pigs Juliane K Unger, Klaus Pietzner, Roland C Francis, Juergen Birnbaum, Marc Theisen, Arne-Joern Lemke, Stefan M Niehues Critical Care 2007, 11:R18 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Inducibility of the endogenous antibiotic peptide β-defensin 2 is impaired in patients with severe sepsis Malte Book, QiXing Chen, Lutz E Lehmann, Sven Klaschik, Stefan Weber, Jens-Christian Schewe, Markus Luepertz, Andreas Hoeft, Frank Stuber Critical Care 2007, 11:R19 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of positive end-expiratory pressure and tidal volume on lung injury induced by alveolar instability Jeffrey M Halter, Jay M Steinberg, Louis A Gatto, Joseph D DiRocco, Lucio A Pavone, Henry J Schiller, Scott Albert, Hsi-Ming Lee, David Carney, Gary F Nieman Critical Care 2007, 11:R20 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of mode of hydrocortisone administration on glycemic control in patients with septic shock: a prospective randomized trial Pekka Loisa, Ilkka Parviainen, Jyrki Tenhunen, Seppo Hovilehto, Esko Ruokonen Critical Care 2007, 11:R21 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Inhalation injury in severely burned children does not augment the systemic inflammatory response Celeste C Finnerty, David N Herndon, Marc G Jeschke Critical Care 2007, 11:R22 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of overinflation on procollagen type III expression in experimental acute lung injury Maria-Eudóxia de Carvalho, Marisa Dolhnikoff, Sibele Meireles, Luiz Reis, Milton Martins, Daniel Deheinzelin Critical Care 2007, 11:R23 (21 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Esophageal Doppler-guided fluid management decreases blood lactate levels in multiple-trauma patients: a randomized controlled trial Ivan Chytra, Richard Pradl, Roman Bosman, Petr Pelnář, Eduard Kasal, Alexandra Židková Critical Care 2007, 11:R24 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 \| Editor’s summary Optimization of intravascular volume using esophageal Doppler in multiple trauma patients is associated with a decrease of blood lactate levels, lower incidence of infectious complications and reduced duration of hospital stay.
	Research Hyperoxia increases ventilator-induced lung injury via mitogen-activated protein kinases: a prospective, controlled animal experiment Li-Fu Li, Shuen-Kuei Liao, Yu-Shien Ko, Cheng-Huei Lee, Deborah A Quinn Critical Care 2007, 11:R25 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Regional distribution of acoustic-based lung vibration as a function of mechanical ventilation mode R Phillip Dellinger, Smith Jean, Ismail Cinel, Christina Tay, Susmita Rajanala, Yael A Glickman, Joseph E Parrillo Critical Care 2007, 11:R26 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic stress symptoms following critical illness in medical intensive care unit patients: assessing the magnitude of the problem James C Jackson, Robert P Hart, Sharon M Gordon, Ramona O Hopkins, Timothy D Girard, E Wesley Ely Critical Care 2007, 11:R27 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms following critical illness requiring mechanical ventilation: a prospective cohort study Timothy D Girard, Ayumi K Shintani, James C Jackson, Sharon M Gordon, Brenda T Pun, Melinda S Henderson, Robert S Dittus, Gordon R Bernard, E Wesley Ely Critical Care 2007, 11:R28 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Meperidine and skin surface warming additively reduce the shivering threshold: a volunteer study Oliver Kimberger, Syed Z Ali, Monica Markstaller, Sandra Zmoos, Rolf Lauber, Corinne Hunkeler, Andrea Kurz Critical Care 2007, 11:R29 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Long-term prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in patients after secondary peritonitis Kimberly R Boer, Cecilia W Mahler, Cagdas Unlu, Bas Lamme, Margreeth B Vroom, Mirjam A Sprangers, Dirk J Gouma, Johannes B Reitsma, Corianne A De Borgie, Marja A Boermeester Critical Care 2007, 11:R30 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter An assessment of the RIFLE criteria for acute renal failure in critically ill HIV-infected patients José Lopes, Joana Fernandes, Sofia Jorge, José Neves, Francisco Antunes, Mateus Prata Critical Care 2006, 11:401 (9 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Oral decontamination with chlorhexidine reduces the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia Ilias I Siempos, Matthew E Falagas Critical Care 2006, 11:402 (9 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Letter Referrals to intensive care: a region-wide audit Lawrence McCrossan, William Bickerstaffe, Sobhy M Mostafa, Louisa Anderson, Lyndsay Cheater, David Jayson, Sarah Mitchell, Andrew Twist, Julie Wood Critical Care 2006, 11:403 (10 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Acute renal failure in critically ill HIV-infected patients José Lopes, Joana Fernandes, Sofia Jorge, José Neves, Francisco Antunes, Mateus Prata Critical Care 2007, 11:404 (23 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Carbon dioxide removal device: how long is long enough? Manuel E Cevallos, Joseph B Zwischenberger Critical Care 2006, 11:405 (29 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Letter Is supra-ventricular arrhythmia a reason for the bad performance of the FlowTrac device? Andreas Umgelter, Wolfgang Reindl, Roland M Schmid, Wolfgang Huber Critical Care 2007, 11:406 (12 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter To be or not to be protease activated receptor-1 in activated protein C-initiated endothelial barrier protection? Shi-Sheng Li Critical Care 2007, 11:407 (19 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 11 Issue 1
	Comment
	Commentary A rare disease Jos PJ Wester Critical Care 2006, 11:102 (11 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Recombinant activated protein C in sepsis: endothelium protection or endothelium therapy? Veronique Regnault, Bruno Levy Critical Care 2006, 11:103 (11 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The origin and interpretation of hyperlactataemia during low oxygen delivery states Jonathan Handy Critical Care 2006, 11:104 (12 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Echocardiography and assessing fluid responsiveness: acoustic quantification again into the picture? Jan Poelaert, Carl Roosens Critical Care 2007, 11:105 (23 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary World wide web resources on control of nosocomial infections Ilias I Siempos, Konstantinos N Fragoulis, Matthew E Falagas Critical Care 2008, 11:101 (25 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Extracorporeal liver support: a continuing challenge Ram M Subramanian, John A Kellum Critical Care 2007, 11:106 (29 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: the Jekyll and Hyde of oxygen, neuromuscular blockade and good vibrations? Jonathan Ball Critical Care 2007, 11:108 (12 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Pharmacotherapy during neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: toward an evidence-based approach Maissa Rayyan, Karel Allegaert Critical Care 2007, 11:107 (14 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Predicting mortality in intensive care unit survivors using a subjective scoring system Bekele Afessa, Mark T Keegan Critical Care 2007, 11:109 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Research in critically ill patients: standards of informed consent Catherine Chenaud, Paolo Merlani, Bara Ricou Critical Care 2007, 11:110 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Doing research on the ethics of doing research Robert D Truog Critical Care 2007, 11:111 (19 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Development of liver dysfunction under artificial nutrition: a reason to modify nutrition therapy in the intensive care unit? Peter Stehle Critical Care 2007, 11:112 (19 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Bolus or continuous hydrocortisone – that is the question Steffen Weber-Carstens, Didier Keh Critical Care 2007, 11:113 (20 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Airway closure: the silent killer of peripheral airways Paolo Pelosi, Patricia RM Rocco Critical Care 2007, 11:114 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Antithrombin and hypercoagulability in sepsis: insights from thrombelastography? Johannes N Hoffmann, Kerstin Schick Critical Care 2007, 11:115 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Searching for non-invasive markers of tissue hypoxia Juan Puyana, Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2007, 11:116 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Not if but when; no longer why but how Ian Piper, the BrainIT Group Critical Care 2007, 11:117 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Medical post-traumatic stress disorder: catching up with the cutting edge in stress research Craig Weinert, William Meller Critical Care 2007, 11:118 (27 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Could pharmacogenetic data explain part of the interindividual sensitivity to methadone-induced respiratory depression? Séverine Crettol, Martine Monnat, Chin B Eap Critical Care 2007, 11:119 (27 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The long and difficult road to better evaluation of outcomes of prolonged mechanical ventilation: not yet a highway to heaven Alain Combes Critical Care 2007, 11:120 (28 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Routine postoperative use of the nasogastric tube – utility or futility? Michèle Tanguy, Philippe Seguin, Yannick Mallédant Critical Care 2006, 11:201 (4 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Review Ethics review: Dark angels – the problem of death in intensive care David W Crippen, Leslie M Whetstine Critical Care 2007, 11:202 (17 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review High-altitude physiology and pathophysiology: implications and relevance for intensive care medicine Michael Grocott, Hugh Montgomery, Andre Vercueil Critical Care 2007, 11:203 (1 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Initial management of blunt pelvic trauma patients with haemodynamic instability Thomas Geeraerts, Vibol Chhor, Gaëlle Cheisson, Laurent Martin, Bertrand Bessoud, Augustin Ozanne, Jacques Duranteau Critical Care 2007, 11:204 (12 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Distal airways in acute respiratory distress syndrome Manu Jain, J Iasha Sznajder Critical Care 2007, 11:206 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Bedside lung ultrasound in critical care practice Bélaïd Bouhemad, Mao Zhang, Qin Lu, Jean-Jacques Rouby Critical Care 2007, 11:205 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Journal club critique Due caution using early β-blockers for acute myocardial infarction Scott McKee, Holt Murray, John A Kellum Critical Care 2007, 11:301 (25 January 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Could dopamine be a silent killer? Nick Azarov, Eric B Milbrandt, Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2007, 11:302 (25 January 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Hypercapnic acidosis in ARDS: A tolerated side effect or an important therapeutic modality? Adrian A Salmon, John R Hotchkiss Critical Care 2007, 11:304 (16 February 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Trials stopped early for benefit? Not so fast! Alan C Heffner, Eric B Milbrandt, Ramesh Venkataraman Critical Care 2007, 11:305 (22 February 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Oxford Handbook of Critical Care for PDAs, 2nd edition Daniel De Backer Critical Care 2007, 11:303 (1 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Book report Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation Ognjen Gajic Critical Care 2007, 11:315 (25 October 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Neuromuscular deterioration in the early stage of sepsis in rats Ilkin Cankayali, Yusuf Dogan, Ilhami Solak, Kubilay Demirag, Oguz Eris, Serdar Demirgoren, Ali Moral Critical Care 2007, 11:R1 (4 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Incidence of low central venous oxygen saturation during unplanned admissions in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit: an observational study Hendrik Bracht, Matthias Hänggi, Barbara Jeker, Ninja Wegmüller, Francesca Porta, David Tüller, Jukka Takala, Stephan M Jakob Critical Care 2007, 11:R2 (9 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A comparative study of the complications of surgical tracheostomy in morbidly obese critically ill patients Ali A El Solh, Wafaa Jaafar Critical Care 2007, 11:R3 (12 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Managing an effective treatment for neuroleptic malignant syndrome Udo Reulbach, Carmen Dütsch, Teresa Biermann, Wolfgang Sperling, Norbert Thuerauf, Johannes Kornhuber, Stefan Bleich Critical Care 2007, 11:R4 (12 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Dantrolene was not the evidence-based treatment of choice for neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a meta-analysis of 271 cases, but it might be useful if premedication consisted of a neuroleptic monotherapy.
	Research Case report: quantification of methadone-induced respiratory depression using toxicokinetic/toxicodynamic relationships Bruno Mégarbane, Xavier Declèves, Vanessa Bloch, Christophe Bardin, François Chast, Frédéric J Baud Critical Care 2007, 11:R5 (15 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Skeletal muscle oxygen saturation does not estimate mixed venous oxygen saturation in patients with severe left heart failure and additional severe sepsis or septic shock Matej Podbregar, Hugon Možina Critical Care 2007, 11:R6 (16 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Intracranial pressure monitoring in intensive care: clinical advantages of a computerized system over manual recording Elisa Zanier, Fabrizio Ortolano, Laura Ghisoni, Angelo Colombo, Sabina Losappio, Nino Stocchetti Critical Care 2007, 11:R7 (18 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Episodes of high intracranial pressure, some of long duration, could be missed with current manual recording techniques producing a potentially inaccurate clinical picture in patients with traumatic brain injury.
	Research Growth arrest-specific protein 6 plasma concentrations during septic shock Sébastien Gibot, Frédéric Massin, Aurélie Cravoisy, Rachel Dupays, Damien Barraud, Lionel Nace, Pierre-Edouard Bollaert Critical Care 2007, 11:R8 (22 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Differences in one-year health outcomes and resource utilization by definition of prolonged mechanical ventilation: a prospective cohort study Christopher E Cox, Shannon S Carson, Jennifer H Lindquist, Maren K Olsen, Joseph A Govert, Lakshmipathi Chelluri, the Quality of Life After Mechanical Ventilation in the Aged (QOL-MV) Investigators Critical Care 2007, 11:R9 (23 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Liver dysfunction associated with artificial nutrition in critically ill patients Teodoro Grau, Alfonso Bonet, Mercedes Rubio, Dolores Mateo, Mercé Farré, José Acosta, Antonio Blesa, Juan Montejo, Abelardo de Lorenzo, Alfonso Mesejo, the Working Group on Nutrition and Metabolism of the Spanish Society of Critical Care Critical Care 2007, 11:R10 (25 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Strictly controlling calorie intake, early use of artificial nutrition and regular monitoring could help reduce the incidence of liver dysfunction associated with artificial nutrition in critically ill patients.
	Research Simplified electrophysiological evaluation of peripheral nerves in critically ill patients: the Italian multi-centre CRIMYNE study Nicola Latronico, Guido Bertolini, Bruno Guarneri, Marco Botteri, Elena Peli, Serena Andreoletti, Paola Bera, Davide Luciani, Anna Nardella, Elena Vittorielli, Bruno Simini, Andrea Candiani Critical Care 2007, 11:R11 (25 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of the medical emergency team on long-term mortality following major surgery Daryl Jones, Moritoki Egi, Rinaldo Bellomo, Donna Goldsmith Critical Care 2007, 11:R12 (29 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The introduction of an intensive care unit medical emergency team that identifies, reviews and treats post-operative patients during the early stages of deterioration, was associated with decreased long-term mortality.
	Research Liver dysfunction after lung recruitment manoeuvres during pressure-controlled ventilation in experimental acute respiratory distress Markus Kredel, Ralf M Muellenbach, Robert W Brock, Hans-Hinrich Wilckens, Joerg Brederlau, Norbert Roewer, Christian Wunder Critical Care 2007, 11:R13 (29 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mechanical ventilation and lung infection in the genesis of air-space enlargement Alfonso Sartorius, Qin Lu, Silvia Vieira, Marc Tonnellier, Gilles Lenaour, Ivan Goldstein, Jean-Jacques Rouby Critical Care 2007, 11:R14 (2 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Primary lung infection causes bronchiolar and alveolar distention; if combined with mechanical ventilation in piglets inoculated with E. coli, secondary lung infection is induced, which markedly increases air-space enlargement.
	Research Managing burn victims of suicide bombing attacks: outcomes, lessons learnt, and changes made from three attacks in Indonesia Harvey Chim, Woon Yew, Colin Song Critical Care 2007, 11:R15 (2 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research The impact of admission diagnosis on gastric emptying in critically ill patients Nam Q Nguyen, Mei P Ng, Marianne Chapman, Robert J Fraser, Richard H Holloway Critical Care 2007, 11:R16 (8 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Management of bleeding following major trauma: a European guideline Donat R Spahn, Vladimir Cerny, Timothy J Coats, Jacques Duranteau, Enrique Fernández-Mondéjar, Giovanni Gordini, Philip F Stahel, Beverley J Hunt, Radko Komadina, Edmund Neugebauer, Yves Ozier, Louis Riddez, Arthur Schultz, Jean-Louis Vincent, Rolf Rossaint Critical Care 2007, 11:R17 (13 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary State-of-the-art guidelines developed by a multidisciplinary task force provide evidence-based recommendations on the acute management of bleeding trauma patients, which when implemented may lead to improved patient outcomes.
	Research Dual-lumen catheters for continuous venovenous hemofiltration: limits for blood delivery via femoral vein access and a potential alternative in an experimental setting in anesthetized pigs Juliane K Unger, Klaus Pietzner, Roland C Francis, Juergen Birnbaum, Marc Theisen, Arne-Joern Lemke, Stefan M Niehues Critical Care 2007, 11:R18 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Inducibility of the endogenous antibiotic peptide β-defensin 2 is impaired in patients with severe sepsis Malte Book, QiXing Chen, Lutz E Lehmann, Sven Klaschik, Stefan Weber, Jens-Christian Schewe, Markus Luepertz, Andreas Hoeft, Frank Stuber Critical Care 2007, 11:R19 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of positive end-expiratory pressure and tidal volume on lung injury induced by alveolar instability Jeffrey M Halter, Jay M Steinberg, Louis A Gatto, Joseph D DiRocco, Lucio A Pavone, Henry J Schiller, Scott Albert, Hsi-Ming Lee, David Carney, Gary F Nieman Critical Care 2007, 11:R20 (15 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of mode of hydrocortisone administration on glycemic control in patients with septic shock: a prospective randomized trial Pekka Loisa, Ilkka Parviainen, Jyrki Tenhunen, Seppo Hovilehto, Esko Ruokonen Critical Care 2007, 11:R21 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Inhalation injury in severely burned children does not augment the systemic inflammatory response Celeste C Finnerty, David N Herndon, Marc G Jeschke Critical Care 2007, 11:R22 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of overinflation on procollagen type III expression in experimental acute lung injury Maria-Eudóxia de Carvalho, Marisa Dolhnikoff, Sibele Meireles, Luiz Reis, Milton Martins, Daniel Deheinzelin Critical Care 2007, 11:R23 (21 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Esophageal Doppler-guided fluid management decreases blood lactate levels in multiple-trauma patients: a randomized controlled trial Ivan Chytra, Richard Pradl, Roman Bosman, Petr Pelnář, Eduard Kasal, Alexandra Židková Critical Care 2007, 11:R24 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 \| Editor’s summary Optimization of intravascular volume using esophageal Doppler in multiple trauma patients is associated with a decrease of blood lactate levels, lower incidence of infectious complications and reduced duration of hospital stay.
	Research Hyperoxia increases ventilator-induced lung injury via mitogen-activated protein kinases: a prospective, controlled animal experiment Li-Fu Li, Shuen-Kuei Liao, Yu-Shien Ko, Cheng-Huei Lee, Deborah A Quinn Critical Care 2007, 11:R25 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Regional distribution of acoustic-based lung vibration as a function of mechanical ventilation mode R Phillip Dellinger, Smith Jean, Ismail Cinel, Christina Tay, Susmita Rajanala, Yael A Glickman, Joseph E Parrillo Critical Care 2007, 11:R26 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic stress symptoms following critical illness in medical intensive care unit patients: assessing the magnitude of the problem James C Jackson, Robert P Hart, Sharon M Gordon, Ramona O Hopkins, Timothy D Girard, E Wesley Ely Critical Care 2007, 11:R27 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms following critical illness requiring mechanical ventilation: a prospective cohort study Timothy D Girard, Ayumi K Shintani, James C Jackson, Sharon M Gordon, Brenda T Pun, Melinda S Henderson, Robert S Dittus, Gordon R Bernard, E Wesley Ely Critical Care 2007, 11:R28 (22 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Meperidine and skin surface warming additively reduce the shivering threshold: a volunteer study Oliver Kimberger, Syed Z Ali, Monica Markstaller, Sandra Zmoos, Rolf Lauber, Corinne Hunkeler, Andrea Kurz Critical Care 2007, 11:R29 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Long-term prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in patients after secondary peritonitis Kimberly R Boer, Cecilia W Mahler, Cagdas Unlu, Bas Lamme, Margreeth B Vroom, Mirjam A Sprangers, Dirk J Gouma, Johannes B Reitsma, Corianne A De Borgie, Marja A Boermeester Critical Care 2007, 11:R30 (23 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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	Letter An assessment of the RIFLE criteria for acute renal failure in critically ill HIV-infected patients José Lopes, Joana Fernandes, Sofia Jorge, José Neves, Francisco Antunes, Mateus Prata Critical Care 2006, 11:401 (9 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Oral decontamination with chlorhexidine reduces the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia Ilias I Siempos, Matthew E Falagas Critical Care 2006, 11:402 (9 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Letter Referrals to intensive care: a region-wide audit Lawrence McCrossan, William Bickerstaffe, Sobhy M Mostafa, Louisa Anderson, Lyndsay Cheater, David Jayson, Sarah Mitchell, Andrew Twist, Julie Wood Critical Care 2006, 11:403 (10 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Acute renal failure in critically ill HIV-infected patients José Lopes, Joana Fernandes, Sofia Jorge, José Neves, Francisco Antunes, Mateus Prata Critical Care 2007, 11:404 (23 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Carbon dioxide removal device: how long is long enough? Manuel E Cevallos, Joseph B Zwischenberger Critical Care 2006, 11:405 (29 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Letter Is supra-ventricular arrhythmia a reason for the bad performance of the FlowTrac device? Andreas Umgelter, Wolfgang Reindl, Roland M Schmid, Wolfgang Huber Critical Care 2007, 11:406 (12 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter To be or not to be protease activated receptor-1 in activated protein C-initiated endothelial barrier protection? Shi-Sheng Li Critical Care 2007, 11:407 (19 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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