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	Volume 13 Issue 1
	Comment
	Commentary ICU staffing and patient outcomes: more work remains David J Murphy, Eddy Fan, Dale M Needham Critical Care 2009, 13:101 (7 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Ingredients for adequate evaluation of blood glucose algorithms as applied to the critically ill Tom Van Herpe, Bart De Moor, Greet Berghe Critical Care 2009, 13:102 (7 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activity after intracranial catastrophies: what is enough? AB Johan Groeneveld, Albertus Beishuizen, Nienke Molenaar Critical Care 2009, 13:103 (8 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Understanding the cognitive consequences of critical illness through experimental animal models Max L Gunther, Brett English Critical Care 2009, 13:104 (8 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Clinical information systems in the intensive care unit: primum non nocere Stephen E Lapinsky Critical Care 2009, 13:107 (9 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Should dialysis be offered in all cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis? S Neil Finkle Critical Care 2009, 13:110 (9 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Natriuretic peptide determinations in critical care medicine: part of routine clinical practice or research test only? Paul O Collinson Critical Care 2009, 13:105 (12 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The effect of antimicrobial resistance on patient outcomes: importance of proper evaluation of appropriate therapy Mitchell J Schwaber, Yehuda Carmeli Critical Care 2009, 13:106 (12 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The genetics of acute lung injury: looking back and pointing the way forward Ednan K Bajwa Critical Care 2009, 13:108 (12 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Lymphocytes, apoptosis and sepsis: making the jump from mice to humans John D Lang, Gustavo Matute-Bello Critical Care 2009, 13:109 (12 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Computer says 2.5 litres – how best to incorporate intelligent software into clinical decision making in the intensive care unit? Katie Lane, Owen Boyd Critical Care 2009, 13:111 (23 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recombinant human activated protein C in acute lung injury: what is the role of bronchial circulation? Marc O Maybauer, Daniel L Traber, Dirk M Maybauer Critical Care 2009, 13:112 (23 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Excess circulating angiopoietin-2 levels in sepsis: harbinger of death in the intensive care unit? John S Giuliano, Derek S Wheeler Critical Care 2009, 13:114 (27 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Anticoagulant properties of drotrecogin alfa (activated) during hemofiltration in patients with severe sepsis Anne CJM de Pont, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2009, 13:113 (2 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Extending the role of lactate measurement into the prehospital environment Rupert M Pearse Critical Care 2009, 13:115 (10 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Can fuzzy logic make things more clear? Jan A Hazelzet Critical Care 2009, 13:116 (18 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Diabetes and sepsis outcomes – it is not all bad news Sachin Yende, Tom van der Poll Critical Care 2009, 13:117 (18 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Conceptual issues specifically related to health-related quality of life in critically ill patients José GM Hofhuis, Henk F van Stel, Augustinus JP Schrijvers, Johannes H Rommes, Jan Bakker, Peter E Spronk Critical Care 2009, 13:118 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: A series of negative results Robert Galloway, Richard Venn Critical Care 2009, 13:119 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Extending international sepsis epidemiology: the impact of organ dysfunction Annette M Esper, Greg S Martin Critical Care 2009, 13:120 (23 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary In-flight medical emergencies: time for a registry? Keith J Ruskin Critical Care 2009, 13:121 (25 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: The importance of the precision of the reference technique in method comparison studies – with specific reference to the measurement of cardiac output Maurizio Cecconi, Andrew Rhodes, Jan Poloniecki, Giorgio Della Rocca, R Michael Grounds Critical Care 2009, 13:201 (13 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Ventilatory abnormalities in sepsis Sheldon Magder Critical Care 2009, 13:202 (15 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Pro/con debate: Should synthetic colloids be used in patients with septic shock? James Downar, Stephen E Lapinsky Critical Care 2009, 13:203 (29 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Ethics review: End of life legislation – the French model Antoine Baumann, Gérard Audibert, Frédérique Claudot, Louis Puybasset Critical Care 2009, 13:204 (23 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Oxygen as a drug Haim Bitterman Critical Care 2009, 13:205 (24 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Meeting report Critical Care Canada Forum 2008, 11–13 November 2008, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M Elizabeth Wilcox, Iain J McCullagh, Damon C Scales Critical Care 2009, 13:301 (29 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Core Topics in Mechanical Ventilation Lluis Blanch Critical Care 2009, 13:308 (3 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Book report Emergency Care of the Abused Laura Hawryluck Critical Care 2009, 13:316 (21 October 2009) Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Mechanical ventilation using non-injurious ventilation settings causes lung injury in the absence of pre-existing lung injury in healthy mice Esther K Wolthuis, Alexander PJ Vlaar, Goda Choi, Joris JTH Roelofs, Nicole P Juffermans, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2009, 13:R1 (19 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Cerebral microdialysis for detection of bacterial meningitis in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: a cohort study Florian Schlenk, Katja Frieler, Alexandra Nagel, Peter Vajkoczy, Asita S Sarrafzadeh Critical Care 2009, 13:R2 (20 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Surgical and medical emergencies on board European aircraft: a retrospective study of 10189 cases Michael Sand, Falk-Georges Bechara, Daniel Sand, Benno Mann Critical Care 2009, 13:R3 (20 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 \| Editor’s summary Medical emergencies on board commercial aircraft are common, but standardized documentation is inadequate and requires further development, whilst available data reveals myocardial infarction to be the most frequent cause of diversion.
	Research Expiratory automatic endotracheal tube compensation reduces dynamic hyperinflation in a physical lung model Christoph Haberthür, Annekathrin Mehlig, John F Stover, Stefan Schumann, Knut Möller, Hans-Joachim Priebe, Josef Guttmann Critical Care 2009, 13:R4 (23 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Benefits of intensive insulin therapy on neuromuscular complications in routine daily critical care practice: a retrospective study Greet Hermans, Maarten Schrooten, Philip Van Damme, Noor Berends, Bernard Bouckaert, Wouter De Vooght, Wim Robberecht, Greet Berghe Critical Care 2009, 13:R5 (24 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Automatic versus manual pressure support reduction in the weaning of post-operative patients: a randomised controlled trial Corinne Taniguchi, Raquel C Eid, Cilene Saghabi, Rogério Souza, Eliezer Silva, Elias Knobel, Ângela T Paes, Carmen S Barbas Critical Care 2009, 13:R6 (26 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The effect of glutamine infusion on the inflammatory response and HSP70 during human experimental endotoxaemia Anne Andreasen, Theis Pedersen-Skovsgaard, Ole Mortensen, Gerrit van Hall, Pope Moseley, Bente Pedersen Critical Care 2009, 13:R7 (27 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Albumin dialysis improves hepatic encephalopathy and decreases circulating phenolic aromatic amino acids in patients with alcoholic hepatitis and severe liver failure Albert Parés, Ramón Deulofeu, Laura Cisneros, Angels Escorsell, Joan Salmerón, Joan Caballería, Antoni Mas Critical Care 2009, 13:R8 (28 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Novel polymorphism of interleukin-18 associated with greater inflammation after cardiac surgery David M Shaw, Ainsley M Sutherland, James A Russell, Samuel V Lichtenstein, Keith R Walley Critical Care 2009, 13:R9 (29 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Cardiac surgery patients homozygous for interleukin (IL) 9545 T/G, a genotype associated with increased IL-18 levels, were found to have a prolonged hospital stay and a greater chance of post-surgical inflammation.
	Research Pumpless extracorporeal interventional lung assist in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a prospective pilot study Markus Zimmermann, Thomas Bein, Matthias Arlt, Alois Philipp, Leopold Rupprecht, Thomas Mueller, Matthias Lubnow, Bernhard M Graf, Hans J Schlitt Critical Care 2009, 13:R10 (30 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Central sympatholytics prolong survival in experimental sepsis Stefan Hofer, Jochen Steppan, Tanja Wagner, Benjamin Funke, Christoph Lichtenstern, Eike Martin, Bernhard M Graf, Angelika Bierhaus, Markus A Weigand Critical Care 2009, 13:R11 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Inhibition of complement C5a prevents breakdown of the blood-brain barrier and pituitary dysfunction in experimental sepsis Michael A Flierl, Philip F Stahel, Daniel Rittirsch, Markus Huber-Lang, Andreas D Niederbichler, L Marco Hoesel, Basel M Touban, Steven J Morgan, Wade R Smith, Peter A Ward, Kyros Ipaktchi Critical Care 2009, 13:R12 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Differential influence of arterial blood glucose on cerebral metabolism following severe traumatic brain injury Monika Holbein, Markus Béchir, Silke Ludwig, Jutta Sommerfeld, Silvia R Cottini, Marius Keel, Reto Stocker, John F Stover Critical Care 2009, 13:R13 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research Cardiac force-frequency relationship and frequency-dependent acceleration of relaxation are impaired in LPS-treated rats Olivier Joulin, Sylvestre Marechaux, Sidi Hassoun, David Montaigne, Steve Lancel, Remi Neviere Critical Care 2009, 13:R14 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Characteristics and outcomes of cancer patients in European ICUs Fabio Taccone, Antonio A Artigas, Charles L Sprung, Rui Moreno, Yasser Sakr, Jean-Louis Vincent Critical Care 2009, 13:R15 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Critically ill cancer patients have similar mortality rates compared with other ICU patients, suggesting they should not be denied ICU treatment on the basis of having a neoplastic disease.
	Research Routine delirium monitoring in a UK critical care unit Valerie J Page, Sachin Navarange, Sibu Gama, Danny F McAuley Critical Care 2009, 13:R16 (9 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of interventional lung assist on haemodynamics and gas exchange in cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a prospective experimental study on animals with acute respiratory distress syndrome Günther Zick, Dirk Schädler, Gunnar Elke, Sven Pulletz, Berthold Bein, Jens Scholz, Inéz Frerichs, Norbert Weiler Critical Care 2009, 13:R17 (11 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The effect of diabetes mellitus on organ dysfunction with sepsis: an epidemiological study Annette M Esper, Marc Moss, Greg S Martin Critical Care 2009, 13:R18 (13 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Patients with diabetes mellitus are less likely to suffer from acute respiratory failure during severe sepsis, finds a study of 930 million hospitalisations over a 25-year period.
	Research Pulmonary vascular permeability changes in an ovine model of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sepsis Collette C Jonkam, Kamna Bansal, Daniel L Traber, Atsumori Hamahata, Marc O Maybauer, Dirk M Maybauer, Robert A Cox, Matthias Lange, Rhykka L Connelly, Lillian D Traber, Clarisse D Djukom, John R Salsbury, David N Herndon, Perenlei Enkhbaatar Critical Care 2009, 13:R19 (17 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intra- and inter-individual variation of BIS-index^®and Entropy^®during controlled sedation with midazolam/remifentanil and dexmedetomidine/remifentanil in healthy volunteers: an interventional study Matthias Haenggi, Heidi Ypparila-Wolters, Kathrin Hauser, Claudio Caviezel, Jukka Takala, Ilkka Korhonen, Stephan M Jakob Critical Care 2009, 13:R20 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Prediction of extubation outcome: a randomised, controlled trial with automatic tube compensation vs. pressure support ventilation Jonathan Cohen, Maury Shapiro, Elad Grozovski, Ben Fox, Shaul Lev, Pierre Singer Critical Care 2009, 13:R21 (23 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Efficacy of positive end-expiratory pressure titration after the alveolar recruitment manoeuvre in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Jin Huh, Hoon Jung, Hye Choi, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Younsuck Koh Critical Care 2009, 13:R22 (24 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hydroxyethylstarch impairs renal function and induces interstitial proliferation, macrophage infiltration and tubular damage in an isolated renal perfusion model Lars Hüter, Tim-Philipp Simon, Lenard Weinmann, Tobias Schuerholz, Konrad Reinhart, Gunter Wolf, Kerstin Amann, Gernot Marx Critical Care 2009, 13:R23 (25 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Bedside diagnostic laparoscopy to diagnose intraabdominal pathology in the intensive care unit Adriano Peris, Stefania Matano, Giuseppe Manca, Giovanni Zagli, Manuela Bonizzoli, Giovanni Cianchi, Andrea Pasquini, Stefano Batacchi, Alessandro Di Filippo, Valentina Anichini, Paola Nicoletti, Silvia Benemei, Pierangelo Geppetti Critical Care 2009, 13:R25 (25 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Clinical relevance of the severe abnormalities of the T cell compartment in septic shock patients Jorge Monserrat, Raul de Pablo, Eduardo Reyes, David Díaz, Hugo Barcenilla, Manuel R Zapata, Antonio De la Hera, Alfredo Prieto, Melchor Álvarez-Mon Critical Care 2009, 13:R26 (25 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hyperglycaemia results from beta-cell dysfunction in critically ill children with respiratory and cardiovascular failure: a prospective observational study Catherine M Preissig, Mark R Rigby Critical Care 2009, 13:R27 (26 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The presence of primary beta-cell dysfunction in children with critical illness hyperglycemia (CIH) challenges the commonly held idea that CIH results primarily from increased insulin resistance seen in adult studies.
	Research Risk factors of earthquake inpatient death: a case control study Jin Wen, Ying Kang Shi, You Ping Li, Li Wang, Lan Cheng, Zhan Gao, Ling Li Critical Care 2009, 13:R24 (27 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Severe traumatic brain injury, multi-system organ failure, infection and pre-existing major diseases are significant risk factors for earthquake-related inpatient mortality, a case-control study following an earthquake in southwest China has shown.
	Research The burden of sepsis-associated mortality in the United States from 1999 to 2005: an analysis of multiple-cause-of-death data Alexander Melamed, Frank J Sorvillo Critical Care 2009, 13:R28 (27 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Timeliness of administration of vasopressors in CPR Stefek Grmec, Stefan Mally Critical Care 2009, 13:401 (28 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Type II errors in 'Nurses' prediction of volume status after aneurismal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a prospective cohort study' Francis C Dane Critical Care 2009, 13:402 (17 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

	Volume 13 Issue 1
	Comment
	Commentary ICU staffing and patient outcomes: more work remains David J Murphy, Eddy Fan, Dale M Needham Critical Care 2009, 13:101 (7 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Ingredients for adequate evaluation of blood glucose algorithms as applied to the critically ill Tom Van Herpe, Bart De Moor, Greet Berghe Critical Care 2009, 13:102 (7 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activity after intracranial catastrophies: what is enough? AB Johan Groeneveld, Albertus Beishuizen, Nienke Molenaar Critical Care 2009, 13:103 (8 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Understanding the cognitive consequences of critical illness through experimental animal models Max L Gunther, Brett English Critical Care 2009, 13:104 (8 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Clinical information systems in the intensive care unit: primum non nocere Stephen E Lapinsky Critical Care 2009, 13:107 (9 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Should dialysis be offered in all cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis? S Neil Finkle Critical Care 2009, 13:110 (9 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Natriuretic peptide determinations in critical care medicine: part of routine clinical practice or research test only? Paul O Collinson Critical Care 2009, 13:105 (12 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The effect of antimicrobial resistance on patient outcomes: importance of proper evaluation of appropriate therapy Mitchell J Schwaber, Yehuda Carmeli Critical Care 2009, 13:106 (12 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The genetics of acute lung injury: looking back and pointing the way forward Ednan K Bajwa Critical Care 2009, 13:108 (12 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Lymphocytes, apoptosis and sepsis: making the jump from mice to humans John D Lang, Gustavo Matute-Bello Critical Care 2009, 13:109 (12 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Computer says 2.5 litres – how best to incorporate intelligent software into clinical decision making in the intensive care unit? Katie Lane, Owen Boyd Critical Care 2009, 13:111 (23 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recombinant human activated protein C in acute lung injury: what is the role of bronchial circulation? Marc O Maybauer, Daniel L Traber, Dirk M Maybauer Critical Care 2009, 13:112 (23 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Excess circulating angiopoietin-2 levels in sepsis: harbinger of death in the intensive care unit? John S Giuliano, Derek S Wheeler Critical Care 2009, 13:114 (27 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Anticoagulant properties of drotrecogin alfa (activated) during hemofiltration in patients with severe sepsis Anne CJM de Pont, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2009, 13:113 (2 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Extending the role of lactate measurement into the prehospital environment Rupert M Pearse Critical Care 2009, 13:115 (10 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Can fuzzy logic make things more clear? Jan A Hazelzet Critical Care 2009, 13:116 (18 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Diabetes and sepsis outcomes – it is not all bad news Sachin Yende, Tom van der Poll Critical Care 2009, 13:117 (18 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Conceptual issues specifically related to health-related quality of life in critically ill patients José GM Hofhuis, Henk F van Stel, Augustinus JP Schrijvers, Johannes H Rommes, Jan Bakker, Peter E Spronk Critical Care 2009, 13:118 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: A series of negative results Robert Galloway, Richard Venn Critical Care 2009, 13:119 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Extending international sepsis epidemiology: the impact of organ dysfunction Annette M Esper, Greg S Martin Critical Care 2009, 13:120 (23 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary In-flight medical emergencies: time for a registry? Keith J Ruskin Critical Care 2009, 13:121 (25 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: The importance of the precision of the reference technique in method comparison studies – with specific reference to the measurement of cardiac output Maurizio Cecconi, Andrew Rhodes, Jan Poloniecki, Giorgio Della Rocca, R Michael Grounds Critical Care 2009, 13:201 (13 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Ventilatory abnormalities in sepsis Sheldon Magder Critical Care 2009, 13:202 (15 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Pro/con debate: Should synthetic colloids be used in patients with septic shock? James Downar, Stephen E Lapinsky Critical Care 2009, 13:203 (29 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Ethics review: End of life legislation – the French model Antoine Baumann, Gérard Audibert, Frédérique Claudot, Louis Puybasset Critical Care 2009, 13:204 (23 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Oxygen as a drug Haim Bitterman Critical Care 2009, 13:205 (24 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Meeting report Critical Care Canada Forum 2008, 11–13 November 2008, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M Elizabeth Wilcox, Iain J McCullagh, Damon C Scales Critical Care 2009, 13:301 (29 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Core Topics in Mechanical Ventilation Lluis Blanch Critical Care 2009, 13:308 (3 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Book report Emergency Care of the Abused Laura Hawryluck Critical Care 2009, 13:316 (21 October 2009) Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Mechanical ventilation using non-injurious ventilation settings causes lung injury in the absence of pre-existing lung injury in healthy mice Esther K Wolthuis, Alexander PJ Vlaar, Goda Choi, Joris JTH Roelofs, Nicole P Juffermans, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2009, 13:R1 (19 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Cerebral microdialysis for detection of bacterial meningitis in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: a cohort study Florian Schlenk, Katja Frieler, Alexandra Nagel, Peter Vajkoczy, Asita S Sarrafzadeh Critical Care 2009, 13:R2 (20 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Surgical and medical emergencies on board European aircraft: a retrospective study of 10189 cases Michael Sand, Falk-Georges Bechara, Daniel Sand, Benno Mann Critical Care 2009, 13:R3 (20 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 \| Editor’s summary Medical emergencies on board commercial aircraft are common, but standardized documentation is inadequate and requires further development, whilst available data reveals myocardial infarction to be the most frequent cause of diversion.
	Research Expiratory automatic endotracheal tube compensation reduces dynamic hyperinflation in a physical lung model Christoph Haberthür, Annekathrin Mehlig, John F Stover, Stefan Schumann, Knut Möller, Hans-Joachim Priebe, Josef Guttmann Critical Care 2009, 13:R4 (23 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Benefits of intensive insulin therapy on neuromuscular complications in routine daily critical care practice: a retrospective study Greet Hermans, Maarten Schrooten, Philip Van Damme, Noor Berends, Bernard Bouckaert, Wouter De Vooght, Wim Robberecht, Greet Berghe Critical Care 2009, 13:R5 (24 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Automatic versus manual pressure support reduction in the weaning of post-operative patients: a randomised controlled trial Corinne Taniguchi, Raquel C Eid, Cilene Saghabi, Rogério Souza, Eliezer Silva, Elias Knobel, Ângela T Paes, Carmen S Barbas Critical Care 2009, 13:R6 (26 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The effect of glutamine infusion on the inflammatory response and HSP70 during human experimental endotoxaemia Anne Andreasen, Theis Pedersen-Skovsgaard, Ole Mortensen, Gerrit van Hall, Pope Moseley, Bente Pedersen Critical Care 2009, 13:R7 (27 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Albumin dialysis improves hepatic encephalopathy and decreases circulating phenolic aromatic amino acids in patients with alcoholic hepatitis and severe liver failure Albert Parés, Ramón Deulofeu, Laura Cisneros, Angels Escorsell, Joan Salmerón, Joan Caballería, Antoni Mas Critical Care 2009, 13:R8 (28 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Novel polymorphism of interleukin-18 associated with greater inflammation after cardiac surgery David M Shaw, Ainsley M Sutherland, James A Russell, Samuel V Lichtenstein, Keith R Walley Critical Care 2009, 13:R9 (29 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Cardiac surgery patients homozygous for interleukin (IL) 9545 T/G, a genotype associated with increased IL-18 levels, were found to have a prolonged hospital stay and a greater chance of post-surgical inflammation.
	Research Pumpless extracorporeal interventional lung assist in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a prospective pilot study Markus Zimmermann, Thomas Bein, Matthias Arlt, Alois Philipp, Leopold Rupprecht, Thomas Mueller, Matthias Lubnow, Bernhard M Graf, Hans J Schlitt Critical Care 2009, 13:R10 (30 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Central sympatholytics prolong survival in experimental sepsis Stefan Hofer, Jochen Steppan, Tanja Wagner, Benjamin Funke, Christoph Lichtenstern, Eike Martin, Bernhard M Graf, Angelika Bierhaus, Markus A Weigand Critical Care 2009, 13:R11 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Inhibition of complement C5a prevents breakdown of the blood-brain barrier and pituitary dysfunction in experimental sepsis Michael A Flierl, Philip F Stahel, Daniel Rittirsch, Markus Huber-Lang, Andreas D Niederbichler, L Marco Hoesel, Basel M Touban, Steven J Morgan, Wade R Smith, Peter A Ward, Kyros Ipaktchi Critical Care 2009, 13:R12 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Differential influence of arterial blood glucose on cerebral metabolism following severe traumatic brain injury Monika Holbein, Markus Béchir, Silke Ludwig, Jutta Sommerfeld, Silvia R Cottini, Marius Keel, Reto Stocker, John F Stover Critical Care 2009, 13:R13 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research Cardiac force-frequency relationship and frequency-dependent acceleration of relaxation are impaired in LPS-treated rats Olivier Joulin, Sylvestre Marechaux, Sidi Hassoun, David Montaigne, Steve Lancel, Remi Neviere Critical Care 2009, 13:R14 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Characteristics and outcomes of cancer patients in European ICUs Fabio Taccone, Antonio A Artigas, Charles L Sprung, Rui Moreno, Yasser Sakr, Jean-Louis Vincent Critical Care 2009, 13:R15 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Critically ill cancer patients have similar mortality rates compared with other ICU patients, suggesting they should not be denied ICU treatment on the basis of having a neoplastic disease.
	Research Routine delirium monitoring in a UK critical care unit Valerie J Page, Sachin Navarange, Sibu Gama, Danny F McAuley Critical Care 2009, 13:R16 (9 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of interventional lung assist on haemodynamics and gas exchange in cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a prospective experimental study on animals with acute respiratory distress syndrome Günther Zick, Dirk Schädler, Gunnar Elke, Sven Pulletz, Berthold Bein, Jens Scholz, Inéz Frerichs, Norbert Weiler Critical Care 2009, 13:R17 (11 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The effect of diabetes mellitus on organ dysfunction with sepsis: an epidemiological study Annette M Esper, Marc Moss, Greg S Martin Critical Care 2009, 13:R18 (13 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Patients with diabetes mellitus are less likely to suffer from acute respiratory failure during severe sepsis, finds a study of 930 million hospitalisations over a 25-year period.
	Research Pulmonary vascular permeability changes in an ovine model of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sepsis Collette C Jonkam, Kamna Bansal, Daniel L Traber, Atsumori Hamahata, Marc O Maybauer, Dirk M Maybauer, Robert A Cox, Matthias Lange, Rhykka L Connelly, Lillian D Traber, Clarisse D Djukom, John R Salsbury, David N Herndon, Perenlei Enkhbaatar Critical Care 2009, 13:R19 (17 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intra- and inter-individual variation of BIS-index^®and Entropy^®during controlled sedation with midazolam/remifentanil and dexmedetomidine/remifentanil in healthy volunteers: an interventional study Matthias Haenggi, Heidi Ypparila-Wolters, Kathrin Hauser, Claudio Caviezel, Jukka Takala, Ilkka Korhonen, Stephan M Jakob Critical Care 2009, 13:R20 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Prediction of extubation outcome: a randomised, controlled trial with automatic tube compensation vs. pressure support ventilation Jonathan Cohen, Maury Shapiro, Elad Grozovski, Ben Fox, Shaul Lev, Pierre Singer Critical Care 2009, 13:R21 (23 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Efficacy of positive end-expiratory pressure titration after the alveolar recruitment manoeuvre in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Jin Huh, Hoon Jung, Hye Choi, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Younsuck Koh Critical Care 2009, 13:R22 (24 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hydroxyethylstarch impairs renal function and induces interstitial proliferation, macrophage infiltration and tubular damage in an isolated renal perfusion model Lars Hüter, Tim-Philipp Simon, Lenard Weinmann, Tobias Schuerholz, Konrad Reinhart, Gunter Wolf, Kerstin Amann, Gernot Marx Critical Care 2009, 13:R23 (25 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Bedside diagnostic laparoscopy to diagnose intraabdominal pathology in the intensive care unit Adriano Peris, Stefania Matano, Giuseppe Manca, Giovanni Zagli, Manuela Bonizzoli, Giovanni Cianchi, Andrea Pasquini, Stefano Batacchi, Alessandro Di Filippo, Valentina Anichini, Paola Nicoletti, Silvia Benemei, Pierangelo Geppetti Critical Care 2009, 13:R25 (25 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Clinical relevance of the severe abnormalities of the T cell compartment in septic shock patients Jorge Monserrat, Raul de Pablo, Eduardo Reyes, David Díaz, Hugo Barcenilla, Manuel R Zapata, Antonio De la Hera, Alfredo Prieto, Melchor Álvarez-Mon Critical Care 2009, 13:R26 (25 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hyperglycaemia results from beta-cell dysfunction in critically ill children with respiratory and cardiovascular failure: a prospective observational study Catherine M Preissig, Mark R Rigby Critical Care 2009, 13:R27 (26 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The presence of primary beta-cell dysfunction in children with critical illness hyperglycemia (CIH) challenges the commonly held idea that CIH results primarily from increased insulin resistance seen in adult studies.
	Research Risk factors of earthquake inpatient death: a case control study Jin Wen, Ying Kang Shi, You Ping Li, Li Wang, Lan Cheng, Zhan Gao, Ling Li Critical Care 2009, 13:R24 (27 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Severe traumatic brain injury, multi-system organ failure, infection and pre-existing major diseases are significant risk factors for earthquake-related inpatient mortality, a case-control study following an earthquake in southwest China has shown.
	Research The burden of sepsis-associated mortality in the United States from 1999 to 2005: an analysis of multiple-cause-of-death data Alexander Melamed, Frank J Sorvillo Critical Care 2009, 13:R28 (27 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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	Letter Timeliness of administration of vasopressors in CPR Stefek Grmec, Stefan Mally Critical Care 2009, 13:401 (28 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Type II errors in 'Nurses' prediction of volume status after aneurismal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a prospective cohort study' Francis C Dane Critical Care 2009, 13:402 (17 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

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