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	Volume 11 Issue 4
	Comment
	Commentary Between prediction, education, and quality control: simulation models in critical care Herwig Gerlach, Susanne Toussaint Critical Care 2007, 11:146 (6 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Long-term outcome after intensive care: can we protect the kidney? Max Bell, Claes-Roland Martling Critical Care 2007, 11:147 (19 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Surfactant for acute respiratory failure in children: where should it fit in our treatment algorithm? Margrid Schindler Critical Care 2007, 11:148 (19 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Acute kidney injury in the intensive care unit: current trends in incidence and outcome Dinna N Cruz, Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2007, 11:149 (24 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Advanced directives and treatment decisions in the intensive care unit Leslie M Whetstine Critical Care 2007, 11:150 (26 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Caudwell Xtreme Everest: a field study of human adaptation to hypoxia Mike Grocott, Alan Richardson, Hugh Montgomery, Monty Mythen Critical Care 2007, 11:151 (1 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Modeling longitudinal data in acute illness Gilles Clermont Critical Care 2007, 11:152 (2 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Selenium supplementation in critically ill patients: can too much of a good thing be a bad thing? Daren K Heyland Critical Care 2007, 11:153 (7 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Staffing level: a determinant of late-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia Jeannie P Cimiotti Critical Care 2007, 11:154 (8 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: Delivery, volume and outcome – what is best for our patient? Lui G Forni Critical Care 2007, 11:155 (14 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Corticosteroids to prevent postextubation upper airway obstruction: the evidence mounts Scott K Epstein Critical Care 2007, 11:156 (14 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Why aren't we practising homogenized medicine? Mervyn Singer Critical Care 2007, 11:157 (21 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Deficient mitochondrial biogenesis in critical illness: cause, effect, or epiphenomenon? Richard J Levy, Clifford S Deutschman Critical Care 2007, 11:158 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Measuring sleep in critically ill patients: beware the pitfalls Paula L Watson Critical Care 2007, 11:159 (30 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Is there more to glycaemic control than meets the eye? J Geoffrey Chase, Geoffrey M Shaw Critical Care 2007, 11:160 (30 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Factor VII and the brain: time to get this research done! Richard P Dutton Critical Care 2007, 11:161 (31 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Number needed to treat = six: therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest – an effective and cheap approach to save lives Bernd W Böttiger, Andreas Schneider, Erik Popp Critical Care 2007, 11:162 (31 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Ethics review: 'Living wills' and intensive care – an overview of the American experience Andrew RJ Tillyard Critical Care 2007, 11:219 (11 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Patency of the circuit in continuous renal replacement therapy Michael Joannidis, Heleen M Oudemans-van Straaten Critical Care 2007, 11:218 (12 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage Salah G Keyrouz, Michael N Diringer Critical Care 2007, 11:220 (14 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Sleep measurement in critical care patients: research and clinical implications Richard S Bourne, Cosetta Minelli, Gary H Mills, Rosalind Kandler Critical Care 2007, 11:226 (22 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – multiple organ failure, sepsis, and shock Vladislava Simkova, Katja Baumgart, Peter Radermacher, Eberhard Barth, Enrico Calzia Critical Care 2007, 11:221 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – paediatrics Carolina F Amoretti, Robert C Tasker Critical Care 2007, 11:222 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – resource management Marcus J Schultz, Michael Kuiper, Peter E Spronk, Margreeth B Vroom, Ognjen Gajic Critical Care 2007, 11:223 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – respirology Daniela Vasquez, Jeffrey M Singh, Niall D Ferguson Critical Care 2007, 11:224 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – cardiology Nawaf Al-Subaie, David Bennett Critical Care 2007, 11:225 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique Steroids in late ARDS? Non Wajanaponsan, Michael C Reade, Eric B Milbrandt Critical Care 2007, 11:310 (20 July 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Journal club critique Intensive insulin therapy in the medical ICU – not so sweet? Kyoko Yamada, Eric B Milbrandt, Jason Moore Critical Care 2007, 11:311 (10 August 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Pocket Guide to Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiography Jan Poelaert Critical Care 2007, 11:312 (9 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Dexamethasone to prevent postextubation airway obstruction in adults: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Chao-Hsien Lee, Ming-Jen Peng, Chien-Liang Wu Critical Care 2007, 11:R72 (2 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Prophylactic administration of dexamethasone effectively reduces the incidence of postextubation stridor in adult patients at a high risk of postextubation laryngeal edema, a randomised controlled trial has shown.
	Research Effects of high doses of selenium, as sodium selenite, in septic shock: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, phase II study Xavier Forceville, Bruno Laviolle, Djillali Annane, Dominique Vitoux, Gérard Bleichner, Jean-Michel Korach, Emmanuel Cantais, Hugues Georges, Jean-Louis Soubirou, Alain Combes, Eric Bellissant Critical Care 2007, 11:R73 (6 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A survey of Canadian intensivists' resuscitation practices in early septic shock Lauralyn A McIntyre, Paul C Hébert, Dean Fergusson, Deborah J Cook, Ashique Aziz, the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group Critical Care 2007, 11:R74 (10 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A survey of Canadian critical care doctors found substantial variation in the resuscitation practices for adult patients with early septic shock, which suggests the optimal approach is yet to be determined.
	Research Tight glycaemic control: a prospective observational study of a computerised decision-supported intensive insulin therapy protocol Rob Shulman, Simon J Finney, Caoimhe O'Sullivan, Paul A Glynne, Russell Greene Critical Care 2007, 11:R75 (10 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research A comparison of high-mobility group-box 1 protein, lipopolysaccharide-binding protein and procalcitonin in severe community-acquired infections and bacteraemia: a prospective study Shahin Gaïni, Ole G Koldkjær, Holger J Møller, Court Pedersen, Svend S Pedersen Critical Care 2007, 11:R76 (11 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mechanical ventilation with lower tidal volumes does not influence the prescription of opioids or sedatives Esther K Wolthuis, Denise P Veelo, Goda Choi, Rogier M Determann, Johanna C Korevaar, Peter E Spronk, Michael A Kuiper, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2007, 11:R77 (13 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Quality of life before intensive care unit admission is a predictor of survival José GM Hofhuis, Peter E Spronk, Henk F van Stel, Augustinus JP Schrijvers, Jan Bakker Critical Care 2007, 11:R78 (13 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Health related quality of life, as assessed by a standardized questionnaire, was found to predict mortality in patients admitted to the intensive care unit for more than 48 hours.
	Research Parenteral versus enteral nutrition: effect on serum cytokines and the hepatic expression of mRNA of suppressor of cytokine signaling proteins, insulin-like growth factor-1 and the growth hormone receptor in rodent sepsis Michael J O'Leary, Aiqun Xue, Christopher J Scarlett, Andre Sevette, Anthony J Kee, Ross C Smith Critical Care 2007, 11:R79 (16 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Staffing level: a determinant of late-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia Stéphane Hugonnet, Ilker Uçkay, Didier Pittet Critical Care 2007, 11:R80 (19 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A four-year study of more than 2000 patients shows that lower nurse staffing levels in the intensive care unit increase the risk of patients acquiring late onset ventilator associated pneumonia.
	Research Vasopressin improves survival in a porcine model of abdominal vascular injury Karl H Stadlbauer, Horst G Wagner-Berger, Anette C Krismer, Wolfgang G Voelckel, Alfred Konigsrainer, Karl H Lindner, Volker Wenzel Critical Care 2007, 11:R81 (23 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The effect of different volumes and temperatures of saline on the bladder pressure measurement in critically ill patients Davide Chiumello, Federica Tallarini, Monica Chierichetti, Federico Polli, Gianluigi Li Bassi, Giuliana Motta, Serena Azzari, Cristian Carsenzola, Luciano Gattinoni Critical Care 2007, 11:R82 (26 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A novel approach for prediction of tacrolimus blood concentration in liver transplantation patients in the intensive care unit through support vector regression Stijn Van Looy, Thierry Verplancke, Dominique Benoit, Eric Hoste, Georges Van Maele, Filip De Turck, Johan Decruyenaere Critical Care 2007, 11:R83 (26 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A support vector regression algorithm was found to predict tacrolimus blood concentration with higher accuracy when compared to a multiple linear regression model in liver transplant patients.
	Research Urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin is an early marker of acute kidney injury in critically ill children: a prospective cohort study Michael Zappitelli, Kimberly K Washburn, Ayse A Arikan, Laura Loftis, Qing Ma, Prasad Devarajan, Chirag R Parikh, Stuart L Goldstein Critical Care 2007, 11:R84 (2 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Safety of rFVIIa in hemodynamically unstable polytrauma patients with traumatic brain injury: post hoc analysis of 30 patients from a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial Yoram Kluger, Bruno Riou, Rolf Rossaint, Sandro B Rizoli, Kenneth Boffard, Philip Choong, Brian Warren, Michael Tillinger Critical Care 2007, 11:R85 (8 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Positive end-expiratory pressure at minimal respiratory elastance represents the best compromise between mechanical stress and lung aeration in oleic acid induced lung injury Alysson Carvalho, Frederico C Jandre, Alexandre V Pino, Fernando A Bozza, Jorge Salluh, Rosana Rodrigues, Fabio O Ascoli, Antonio Giannella-Neto Critical Care 2007, 11:R86 (9 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Influence of dextran-70 on systemic inflammatory response and myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion following cardiac operations Károly Gombocz, Ágnes Beledi, Nasri Alotti, Gábor Kecskés, Valéria Gábor, Lajos Bogár, Tamás Kőszegi, János Garai Critical Care 2007, 11:R87 (14 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Longitudinal increases in mitochondrial DNA levels in blood cells are associated with survival in critically ill patients Hélène CF Côté, Andrew G Day, Daren K Heyland Critical Care 2007, 11:R88 (15 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Involvement of Akt and endothelial nitric oxide synthase in ventilation-induced neutrophil infiltration: a prospective, controlled animal experiment Li-Fu Li, Shuen-Kuei Liao, Cheng-Huei Lee, Chung-Chi Huang, Deborah A Quinn Critical Care 2007, 11:R89 (23 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Burn size determines the inflammatory and hypermetabolic response Marc G Jeschke, Ronald P Mlcak, Celeste C Finnerty, William B Norbury, Gerd G Gauglitz, Gabriela A Kulp, David N Herndon Critical Care 2007, 11:R90 (23 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Morbidity and mortality was burn size dependent, started at 60% total body surface area and was due to an increased hypermetabolic and inflammatory reaction, in a study of 189 paediatric patients.
	Research Comparison of cooling methods to induce and maintain normo- and hypothermia in intensive care unit patients: a prospective intervention study Cornelia W Hoedemaekers, Mustapha Ezzahti, Aico Gerritsen, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2007, 11:R91 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Usefulness of C-reactive protein in monitoring the severe community-acquired pneumonia clinical course Luís Coelho, Pedro Póvoa, Eduardo Almeida, Antero Fernandes, Rui Mealha, Pedro Moreira, Henrique Sabino Critical Care 2007, 11:R92 (28 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Usefulness of open lung biopsy in mechanically ventilated patients with undiagnosed diffuse pulmonary infiltrates: influence of comorbidities and organ dysfunction Seong Lim, Gee Suh, Jae Choi, Won Koh, Si Lim, Joungho Han, Kyung Lee, Young Shim, Man Chung, Hojoong Kim, O Jung Kwon Critical Care 2007, 11:R93 (28 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Visualizing multiple organ failure: a method for analyzing temporal and dynamic relations between failing systems and interventions Yusuf Kiliç, Kaya Yorganci, Iskender Sayek Critical Care 2007, 11:417 (6 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Are alcohol gels better than liquid hand rubs? Matthias Maiwald, Andreas F Widmer Critical Care 2007, 11:418 (6 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Nasogastric tube incidents and the use of the 'whoosh test' James Dawson Critical Care 2007, 11:419 (9 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Mild induced hypothermia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: persisting doubts about patient safety Bhavesh M Patel, Alyssa B Chapital, Mohamed Y Rady, Joel S Larson Critical Care 2007, 11:420 (27 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 11 Issue 4
	Comment
	Commentary Between prediction, education, and quality control: simulation models in critical care Herwig Gerlach, Susanne Toussaint Critical Care 2007, 11:146 (6 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Long-term outcome after intensive care: can we protect the kidney? Max Bell, Claes-Roland Martling Critical Care 2007, 11:147 (19 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Surfactant for acute respiratory failure in children: where should it fit in our treatment algorithm? Margrid Schindler Critical Care 2007, 11:148 (19 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Acute kidney injury in the intensive care unit: current trends in incidence and outcome Dinna N Cruz, Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2007, 11:149 (24 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Advanced directives and treatment decisions in the intensive care unit Leslie M Whetstine Critical Care 2007, 11:150 (26 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Caudwell Xtreme Everest: a field study of human adaptation to hypoxia Mike Grocott, Alan Richardson, Hugh Montgomery, Monty Mythen Critical Care 2007, 11:151 (1 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Modeling longitudinal data in acute illness Gilles Clermont Critical Care 2007, 11:152 (2 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Selenium supplementation in critically ill patients: can too much of a good thing be a bad thing? Daren K Heyland Critical Care 2007, 11:153 (7 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Staffing level: a determinant of late-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia Jeannie P Cimiotti Critical Care 2007, 11:154 (8 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: Delivery, volume and outcome – what is best for our patient? Lui G Forni Critical Care 2007, 11:155 (14 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Corticosteroids to prevent postextubation upper airway obstruction: the evidence mounts Scott K Epstein Critical Care 2007, 11:156 (14 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Why aren't we practising homogenized medicine? Mervyn Singer Critical Care 2007, 11:157 (21 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Deficient mitochondrial biogenesis in critical illness: cause, effect, or epiphenomenon? Richard J Levy, Clifford S Deutschman Critical Care 2007, 11:158 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Measuring sleep in critically ill patients: beware the pitfalls Paula L Watson Critical Care 2007, 11:159 (30 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Is there more to glycaemic control than meets the eye? J Geoffrey Chase, Geoffrey M Shaw Critical Care 2007, 11:160 (30 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Factor VII and the brain: time to get this research done! Richard P Dutton Critical Care 2007, 11:161 (31 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Number needed to treat = six: therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest – an effective and cheap approach to save lives Bernd W Böttiger, Andreas Schneider, Erik Popp Critical Care 2007, 11:162 (31 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Ethics review: 'Living wills' and intensive care – an overview of the American experience Andrew RJ Tillyard Critical Care 2007, 11:219 (11 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Patency of the circuit in continuous renal replacement therapy Michael Joannidis, Heleen M Oudemans-van Straaten Critical Care 2007, 11:218 (12 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Prevention and therapy of vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage Salah G Keyrouz, Michael N Diringer Critical Care 2007, 11:220 (14 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Sleep measurement in critical care patients: research and clinical implications Richard S Bourne, Cosetta Minelli, Gary H Mills, Rosalind Kandler Critical Care 2007, 11:226 (22 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – multiple organ failure, sepsis, and shock Vladislava Simkova, Katja Baumgart, Peter Radermacher, Eberhard Barth, Enrico Calzia Critical Care 2007, 11:221 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – paediatrics Carolina F Amoretti, Robert C Tasker Critical Care 2007, 11:222 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – resource management Marcus J Schultz, Michael Kuiper, Peter E Spronk, Margreeth B Vroom, Ognjen Gajic Critical Care 2007, 11:223 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – respirology Daniela Vasquez, Jeffrey M Singh, Niall D Ferguson Critical Care 2007, 11:224 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2006: Critical Care – cardiology Nawaf Al-Subaie, David Bennett Critical Care 2007, 11:225 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique Steroids in late ARDS? Non Wajanaponsan, Michael C Reade, Eric B Milbrandt Critical Care 2007, 11:310 (20 July 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Journal club critique Intensive insulin therapy in the medical ICU – not so sweet? Kyoko Yamada, Eric B Milbrandt, Jason Moore Critical Care 2007, 11:311 (10 August 2007) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Pocket Guide to Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiography Jan Poelaert Critical Care 2007, 11:312 (9 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Dexamethasone to prevent postextubation airway obstruction in adults: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Chao-Hsien Lee, Ming-Jen Peng, Chien-Liang Wu Critical Care 2007, 11:R72 (2 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Prophylactic administration of dexamethasone effectively reduces the incidence of postextubation stridor in adult patients at a high risk of postextubation laryngeal edema, a randomised controlled trial has shown.
	Research Effects of high doses of selenium, as sodium selenite, in septic shock: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, phase II study Xavier Forceville, Bruno Laviolle, Djillali Annane, Dominique Vitoux, Gérard Bleichner, Jean-Michel Korach, Emmanuel Cantais, Hugues Georges, Jean-Louis Soubirou, Alain Combes, Eric Bellissant Critical Care 2007, 11:R73 (6 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A survey of Canadian intensivists' resuscitation practices in early septic shock Lauralyn A McIntyre, Paul C Hébert, Dean Fergusson, Deborah J Cook, Ashique Aziz, the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group Critical Care 2007, 11:R74 (10 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A survey of Canadian critical care doctors found substantial variation in the resuscitation practices for adult patients with early septic shock, which suggests the optimal approach is yet to be determined.
	Research Tight glycaemic control: a prospective observational study of a computerised decision-supported intensive insulin therapy protocol Rob Shulman, Simon J Finney, Caoimhe O'Sullivan, Paul A Glynne, Russell Greene Critical Care 2007, 11:R75 (10 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research A comparison of high-mobility group-box 1 protein, lipopolysaccharide-binding protein and procalcitonin in severe community-acquired infections and bacteraemia: a prospective study Shahin Gaïni, Ole G Koldkjær, Holger J Møller, Court Pedersen, Svend S Pedersen Critical Care 2007, 11:R76 (11 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mechanical ventilation with lower tidal volumes does not influence the prescription of opioids or sedatives Esther K Wolthuis, Denise P Veelo, Goda Choi, Rogier M Determann, Johanna C Korevaar, Peter E Spronk, Michael A Kuiper, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2007, 11:R77 (13 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Quality of life before intensive care unit admission is a predictor of survival José GM Hofhuis, Peter E Spronk, Henk F van Stel, Augustinus JP Schrijvers, Jan Bakker Critical Care 2007, 11:R78 (13 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Health related quality of life, as assessed by a standardized questionnaire, was found to predict mortality in patients admitted to the intensive care unit for more than 48 hours.
	Research Parenteral versus enteral nutrition: effect on serum cytokines and the hepatic expression of mRNA of suppressor of cytokine signaling proteins, insulin-like growth factor-1 and the growth hormone receptor in rodent sepsis Michael J O'Leary, Aiqun Xue, Christopher J Scarlett, Andre Sevette, Anthony J Kee, Ross C Smith Critical Care 2007, 11:R79 (16 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Staffing level: a determinant of late-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia Stéphane Hugonnet, Ilker Uçkay, Didier Pittet Critical Care 2007, 11:R80 (19 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A four-year study of more than 2000 patients shows that lower nurse staffing levels in the intensive care unit increase the risk of patients acquiring late onset ventilator associated pneumonia.
	Research Vasopressin improves survival in a porcine model of abdominal vascular injury Karl H Stadlbauer, Horst G Wagner-Berger, Anette C Krismer, Wolfgang G Voelckel, Alfred Konigsrainer, Karl H Lindner, Volker Wenzel Critical Care 2007, 11:R81 (23 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The effect of different volumes and temperatures of saline on the bladder pressure measurement in critically ill patients Davide Chiumello, Federica Tallarini, Monica Chierichetti, Federico Polli, Gianluigi Li Bassi, Giuliana Motta, Serena Azzari, Cristian Carsenzola, Luciano Gattinoni Critical Care 2007, 11:R82 (26 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A novel approach for prediction of tacrolimus blood concentration in liver transplantation patients in the intensive care unit through support vector regression Stijn Van Looy, Thierry Verplancke, Dominique Benoit, Eric Hoste, Georges Van Maele, Filip De Turck, Johan Decruyenaere Critical Care 2007, 11:R83 (26 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A support vector regression algorithm was found to predict tacrolimus blood concentration with higher accuracy when compared to a multiple linear regression model in liver transplant patients.
	Research Urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin is an early marker of acute kidney injury in critically ill children: a prospective cohort study Michael Zappitelli, Kimberly K Washburn, Ayse A Arikan, Laura Loftis, Qing Ma, Prasad Devarajan, Chirag R Parikh, Stuart L Goldstein Critical Care 2007, 11:R84 (2 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Safety of rFVIIa in hemodynamically unstable polytrauma patients with traumatic brain injury: post hoc analysis of 30 patients from a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial Yoram Kluger, Bruno Riou, Rolf Rossaint, Sandro B Rizoli, Kenneth Boffard, Philip Choong, Brian Warren, Michael Tillinger Critical Care 2007, 11:R85 (8 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Positive end-expiratory pressure at minimal respiratory elastance represents the best compromise between mechanical stress and lung aeration in oleic acid induced lung injury Alysson Carvalho, Frederico C Jandre, Alexandre V Pino, Fernando A Bozza, Jorge Salluh, Rosana Rodrigues, Fabio O Ascoli, Antonio Giannella-Neto Critical Care 2007, 11:R86 (9 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Influence of dextran-70 on systemic inflammatory response and myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion following cardiac operations Károly Gombocz, Ágnes Beledi, Nasri Alotti, Gábor Kecskés, Valéria Gábor, Lajos Bogár, Tamás Kőszegi, János Garai Critical Care 2007, 11:R87 (14 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Longitudinal increases in mitochondrial DNA levels in blood cells are associated with survival in critically ill patients Hélène CF Côté, Andrew G Day, Daren K Heyland Critical Care 2007, 11:R88 (15 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Involvement of Akt and endothelial nitric oxide synthase in ventilation-induced neutrophil infiltration: a prospective, controlled animal experiment Li-Fu Li, Shuen-Kuei Liao, Cheng-Huei Lee, Chung-Chi Huang, Deborah A Quinn Critical Care 2007, 11:R89 (23 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Burn size determines the inflammatory and hypermetabolic response Marc G Jeschke, Ronald P Mlcak, Celeste C Finnerty, William B Norbury, Gerd G Gauglitz, Gabriela A Kulp, David N Herndon Critical Care 2007, 11:R90 (23 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Morbidity and mortality was burn size dependent, started at 60% total body surface area and was due to an increased hypermetabolic and inflammatory reaction, in a study of 189 paediatric patients.
	Research Comparison of cooling methods to induce and maintain normo- and hypothermia in intensive care unit patients: a prospective intervention study Cornelia W Hoedemaekers, Mustapha Ezzahti, Aico Gerritsen, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2007, 11:R91 (24 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Usefulness of C-reactive protein in monitoring the severe community-acquired pneumonia clinical course Luís Coelho, Pedro Póvoa, Eduardo Almeida, Antero Fernandes, Rui Mealha, Pedro Moreira, Henrique Sabino Critical Care 2007, 11:R92 (28 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Usefulness of open lung biopsy in mechanically ventilated patients with undiagnosed diffuse pulmonary infiltrates: influence of comorbidities and organ dysfunction Seong Lim, Gee Suh, Jae Choi, Won Koh, Si Lim, Joungho Han, Kyung Lee, Young Shim, Man Chung, Hojoong Kim, O Jung Kwon Critical Care 2007, 11:R93 (28 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Visualizing multiple organ failure: a method for analyzing temporal and dynamic relations between failing systems and interventions Yusuf Kiliç, Kaya Yorganci, Iskender Sayek Critical Care 2007, 11:417 (6 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Are alcohol gels better than liquid hand rubs? Matthias Maiwald, Andreas F Widmer Critical Care 2007, 11:418 (6 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Nasogastric tube incidents and the use of the 'whoosh test' James Dawson Critical Care 2007, 11:419 (9 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Mild induced hypothermia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: persisting doubts about patient safety Bhavesh M Patel, Alyssa B Chapital, Mohamed Y Rady, Joel S Larson Critical Care 2007, 11:420 (27 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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