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	Volume 13 Issue 5
	Comment
	Viewpoint Effectiveness of the Medical Emergency Team: the importance of dose Daryl Jones, Rinaldo Bellomo, Michael A DeVita Critical Care 2009, 13:313 (6 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Viewpoint The paradox of ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention measures Michael Klompas Critical Care 2009, 13:315 (15 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Oropharyngeal decontamination in intensive care patients: less is not more Lennie PG Derde, Marc JM Bonten Critical Care 2009, 13:183 (3 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Sodium and brain injury: do we know what we are doing? David A Zygun Critical Care 2009, 13:184 (3 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Retention, retention, retention: targeting the young in CPR skills training! Lynn P Roppolo, Paul E Pepe Critical Care 2009, 13:185 (9 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Thoracic epidural anesthesia in sepsis – is it harmful or protective? Christian Mutz, Dierk A Vagts Critical Care 2009, 13:182 (16 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The adrenocorticotropic hormone-induced cortisol response in acute pancreatitis AB Johan Groeneveld Critical Care 2009, 13:186 (16 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Extracorporeal life support for severe drug-induced cardiotoxicity: a promising therapeutic choice Hutan Ashrafian, Thanos Athanasiou Critical Care 2009, 13:187 (24 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Toward protein-energy goal-oriented therapy? Pierre Singer Critical Care 2009, 13:188 (1 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Impaired glucose and nutrient absorption in critical illness: is gastric emptying only a piece of the puzzle? Alain Dive Critical Care 2009, 13:190 (1 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Success of organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac death and the barriers to its acceptance Bradley J Kaufman, Stephen P Wall, Alexander J Gilbert, Nancy N Dubler, Lewis R Goldfrank, the New York City Uncontrolled Donation after Cardiac Death Study Group Critical Care 2009, 13:189 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Immunosedation: a consideration for sepsis Robert MacLaren Critical Care 2009, 13:191 (6 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Terlipressin or Europressin? Marc Leone Critical Care 2009, 13:192 (7 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Implementation of an evidence-based sepsis program in the intensive care unit: evident or not? Dominique M Vandijck, Stijn I Blot, Dirk P Vogelaers Critical Care 2009, 13:193 (7 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The evolving story of medical emergency teams in quality improvement André Amaral, Kaveh G Shojania Critical Care 2009, 13:194 (12 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Brachial artery flow velocity variation: another victory for hand-carried ultrasound? Gregory A Schmidt Critical Care 2009, 13:195 (16 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Coming soon to an ICU near you: severe pandemic influenza in ICU patients in Spain Steven M Opal Critical Care 2009, 13:196 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Routine use of weaning predictors: not so fast Scott K Epstein Critical Care 2009, 13:197 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	Commentary Recently published papers: Novel therapies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac chemicals and intensive care outcomes Uma M Bandarupalli, Gareth D Williams Critical Care 2009, 13:198 (27 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Diaphragm muscle function in disuse and acute high-dose corticosteroid treatment Catherine SH Sassoon, Vincent J Caiozzo Critical Care 2009, 13:221 (8 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Understanding the impact of resistance and virulence factors on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in the intensive care unit Lee P Skrupky, Scott T Micek, Marin H Kollef Critical Care 2009, 13:222 (8 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Health technology assessment review: Computerized glucose regulation in the intensive care unit - how to create artificial control Miriam Hoekstra, Mathijs Vogelzang, Evgeny Verbitskiy, Maarten WN Nijsten Critical Care 2009, 13:223 (16 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - sepsis Steven M Opal, Steven P LaRosa Critical Care 2009, 13:224 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - respirology Haibo Zhang, Arthur S Slutsky Critical Care 2009, 13:225 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - trauma Jeffery C Metzger, Alexander L Eastman, Paul E Pepe Critical Care 2009, 13:226 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - nephrology Zaccaria Ricci, Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2009, 13:227 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - metabolism Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2009, 13:228 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - cardiology Luigi Camporota, Marius Terblanche, David Bennett Critical Care 2009, 13:229 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: β-Adrenergic modulation in sepsis Etienne de Montmollin, Jerome Aboab, Arnaud Mansart, Djillali Annane Critical Care 2009, 13:230 (23 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Goal-directed therapy in high risk surgical patients Nicholas Lees, Mark Hamilton, Andrew Rhodes Critical Care 2009, 13:231 (26 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Journal club critique Are specialized ICUs so special? Yên-Lan C Nguyen, Eric B Milbrandt Critical Care 2009, 13:314 (12 October 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Brachial artery peak velocity variation to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients Manuel Ignacio Monge García, Anselmo Gil Cano, Juan Carlos Díaz Monrové Critical Care 2009, 13:R142 (3 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects on management and outcome of severe sepsis and septic shock patients admitted to the intensive care unit after implementation of a sepsis program: a pilot study Massimo Girardis, Laura Rinaldi, Lara Donno, Marco Marietta, Mauro Codeluppi, Patrizia Marchegiano, Claudia Venturelli, the 'Sopravvivere alla Sepsi 'group of the Modena-University Hospital Critical Care 2009, 13:R143 (3 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Cardiac effects of induction agents in the septic rat heart York A Zausig, Hendrik Busse, Dirk Lunz, Barbara Sinner, Wolfgang Zink, Bernhard M Graf Critical Care 2009, 13:R144 (8 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Nebulized antithrombin limits bacterial outgrowth and lung injury in Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia in rats Jorrit J Hofstra, Alexander D Cornet, Bart F de Rooy, Alexander P Vlaar, Tom van der Poll, Marcel Levi, Sebastian AJ Zaat, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2009, 13:R145 (9 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research VX-166: a novel potent small molecule caspase inhibitor as a potential therapy for sepsis Peter Weber, Ping Wang, Stephane Maddens, Paul SH Wang, Rongqian Wu, Michael Miksa, Weifeng Dong, Michael Mortimore, Julian MC Golec, Peter Charlton Critical Care 2009, 13:R146 (9 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Changes in the central component of the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis in a rabbit model of prolonged critical illness Liese Mebis, Yves Debaveye, Björn Ellger, Sarah Derde, Eric-Jan Ververs, Lies Langouche, Veerle M Darras, Eric Fliers, Theo J Visser, Greet Van den Berghe Critical Care 2009, 13:R147 (11 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intensive care adult patients with severe respiratory failure caused by Influenza A (H1N1)v in Spain Jordi Rello, Alejandro Rodríguez, Pedro Ibañez, Lorenzo Socias, Javier Cebrian, Asunción Marques, José Guerrero, Sergio Ruiz-Santana, Enrique Marquez, Frutos Del Nogal-Saez, Francisco Alvarez-Lerma, Sergio Martínez, Miquel Ferrer, Manuel Avellanas, Rosa Granada, Enrique Maraví-Poma, Patricia Albert, Rafael Sierra, Loreto Vidaur, Patricia Ortiz, Isidro Prieto del Portillo, Beatriz Galván, Cristóbal León-Gil, the H1N1 SEMICYUC working group Critical Care 2009, 13:R148 (11 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Perioperative indocyanine green clearance is predictive for prolonged intensive care unit stay after coronary artery bypass grafting - an observational study Michael Sander, Claudia D Spies, Katharina Berger, Torsten Schröder, Herko Grubitzsch, Klaus D Wernecke, Christian von Heymann Critical Care 2009, 13:R149 (14 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Mortality in sepsis versus non-sepsis induced acute lung injury Jonathan E Sevransky, Gregory S Martin, Carl Shanholtz, Pedro A Mendez-Tellez, Peter Pronovost, Roy Brower, Dale M Needham Critical Care 2009, 13:R150 (16 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Duration of red blood cell storage is associated with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis and in hospital mortality in patients with traumatic injuries Philip C Spinella, Christopher L Carroll, Ilene Staff, Ronald Gross, Jacqueline Mc Quay, Lauren Keibel, Charles E Wade, John B Holcomb Critical Care 2009, 13:R151 (22 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary In trauma patients, the transfusion of as little as 1-2 units of red blood cells stored for more than 28 days is associated with deep vein thrombosis and increased in-hospital mortality.
	Research A new integrative weaning index of discontinuation from mechanical ventilation Sergio N Nemer, Carmen SV Barbas, Jefferson B Caldeira, Thiago C Cárias, Ricardo G Santos, Luiz C Almeida, Leandro M Azeredo, Rosângela A Noé, Bruno S Guimarães, Paulo C Souza Critical Care 2009, 13:R152 (22 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Education and support needs during recovery in acute respiratory distress syndrome survivors Christie M Lee, Margaret S Herridge, Andrea Matte, Jill I Cameron Critical Care 2009, 13:R153 (23 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Characteristics and outcomes of trauma patients with ICU lengths of stay 30 days and greater: a seven-year retrospective study Adrian W Ong, Laurel A Omert, Diane Vido, Brian M Goodman, Jack Protetch, Aurelio Rodriguez, Elan Jeremitsky Critical Care 2009, 13:R154 (24 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Sepsis-associated microvascular dysfunction measured by peripheral arterial tonometry: an observational study Joshua S Davis, Tsin W Yeo, Jane H Thomas, Mark McMillan, Christabelle J Darcy, Yvette R McNeil, Allen C Cheng, David S Celermajer, Dianne P Stephens, Nicholas M Anstey Critical Care 2009, 13:R155 (25 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Candidemia on presentation to the hospital: development and validation of a risk score Andrew F Shorr, Ying P Tabak, Richard S Johannes, Xiaowu Sun, James Spalding, Marin H Kollef Critical Care 2009, 13:R156 (29 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hemodynamic variables and mortality in cardiogenic shock: a retrospective cohort study Christian Torgersen, Christian A Schmittinger, Sarah Wagner, Hanno Ulmer, Jukka Takala, Stephan M Jakob, Martin W Dünser Critical Care 2009, 13:R157 (2 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research Matrix metalloproteinase-9, -10, and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases-1 blood levels as biomarkers of severity and mortality in sepsis Leonardo Lorente, María M Martín, Lorenzo Labarta, César Díaz, Jordi Solé-Violán, José Blanquer, Josune Orbe, José A Rodríguez, Alejandro Jiménez, Juan M Borreguero-León, Felipe Belmonte, Juan C Medina, Maria C LLimiñana, José M Ferrer-Agüero, José Ferreres, María L Mora, Santiago Lubillo, Manuel Sánchez, Ysamar Barrios, Antonio Sierra, José A Páramo Critical Care 2009, 13:R158 (2 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in the intensive care unit: post hoc analysis of a randomized, controlled trial comparing micafungin and liposomal amphotericin B Bertrand F Dupont, Olivier Lortholary, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, Flavie Stucker, Vijay Yeldandi Critical Care 2009, 13:R159 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of positive end-expiratory pressure on respiratory function and hemodynamics in patients with acute respiratory failure with and without intra-abdominal hypertension: a pilot study Joerg Krebs, Paolo Pelosi, Charalambos Tsagogiorgas, Markus Alb, Thomas Luecke Critical Care 2009, 13:R160 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Electrical muscle stimulation preserves the muscle mass of critically ill patients: a randomized study Vasiliki Gerovasili, Konstantinos Stefanidis, Konstantinos Vitzilaios, Eleftherios Karatzanos, Panagiotis Politis, Apostolos Koroneos, Aikaterini Chatzimichail, Christina Routsi, Charis Roussos, Serafim Nanas Critical Care 2009, 13:R161 (8 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Methemoglobinemia in critically ill patients during extended hemodialysis and simultaneous disinfection of the hospital water supply Martin Bek, Sven Laule, Christine Reichert-Jünger, Rainer Holtkamp, Michael Wiesner, Cornelius Keyl Critical Care 2009, 13:R162 (12 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Computerized intensive insulin dosing can mitigate hypoglycemia and achieve tight glycemic control when glucose measurement is performed frequently and on time Rattan Juneja, Corbin P Roudebush, Stanley A Nasraway, Adam A Golas, Judith Jacobi, Joni Carroll, Deborah Nelson, Victor J Abad, Samuel J Flanders Critical Care 2009, 13:R163 (12 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Gastroesophageal reflux in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients and its relation to ventilator-associated pneumonia Tarek A Abdel-Gawad, Mostafa A El-Hodhod, Hanan M Ibrahim, Yousef W Michael Critical Care 2009, 13:R164 (19 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Statin prophylaxis and inflammatory mediators following cardiopulmonary bypass: a systematic review Catherine Morgan, Michael Zappitelli, Peter Gill Critical Care 2009, 13:R165 (20 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Increased cardiac index due to terbutaline treatment aggravates capillary-alveolar macromolecular leakage in oleic acid lung injury in dogs Raphael Briot, Sam Bayat, Daniel Anglade, Jean-Louis Martiel, Francis Grimbert Critical Care 2009, 13:R166 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research One year mortality of patients treated with an emergency department based early goal directed therapy protocol for severe sepsis and septic shock: a before and after study Michael A Puskarich, Michael R Marchick, Jeffrey A Kline, Michael T Steuerwald, Alan E Jones Critical Care 2009, 13:R167 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Changes in serum creatinine in the first 24 hours after cardiac arrest indicate prognosis: an observational cohort study Dietrich Hasper, Stephan von Haehling, Christian Storm, Achim Jörres, Joerg C Schefold Critical Care 2009, 13:R168 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Incidence of propofol-related infusion syndrome in critically ill adults: a prospective, multicenter study Russel J Roberts, Jeffrey F Barletta, Jeffrey J Fong, Greg Schumaker, Philip J Kuper, Stella Papadopoulos, Dinesh Yogaratnam, Elise Kendall, Renee Xamplas, Anthony T Gerlach, Paul M Szumita, Kevin E Anger, Paul A Arpino, Stacey A Voils, Philip Grgurich, Robin Ruthazer, John W Devlin Critical Care 2009, 13:R169 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000
	Research A retrospective cohort pilot study to evaluate a triage tool for use in a pandemic Michael D Christian, Cindy Hamielec, Neil M Lazar, Randy S Wax, Lauren Griffith, Margaret S Herridge, David Lee, Deborah J Cook Critical Care 2009, 13:R170 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Application of the Ontario triage protocol has the potential to free up significant critical care resources during a pandemic, and redirect resources to patients most likely to benefit from them.
	Research Late initiation of renal replacement therapy is associated with worse outcomes in acute kidney injury after major abdominal surgery Chih-Chung Shiao, Vin-Cent Wu, Wen-Yi Li, Yu-Feng Lin, Fu-Chang Hu, Guang-Huar Young, Chin-Chi Kuo, Tze-Wah Kao, Down-Ming Huang, Yung-Ming Chen, Pi-Ru Tsai, Shuei-Liong Lin, Nai-Kuan Chou, Tzu-Hsin Lin, Yu-Chang Yeh, Chih-Hsien Wang, Anne Chou, Wen-Je Ko, Kwan-Dun Wu, the National Taiwan University Surgical Intensive Care Unit-Associated Renal Failure (NSARF) Study Group Critical Care 2009, 13:R171 (30 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter RIFLE and AKIN - maintain the momentum and the GFR! John W Pickering, Zoltan H Endre Critical Care 2009, 13:416 (11 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Reflections on off hour admissions to ICU Declan Byrne, Siok Chung, Bernard Silke Critical Care 2009, 13:418 (25 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Respirator fit-testing - will we pass the test? Abhijoy Chakladar, Peter O Beaumont, David R Uncles Critical Care 2009, 13:417 (29 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Acute transient thyroid swelling after catheterization of the subclavian vein R Arthur Bouwman, Martijn R Meijerink, Albertus Beishuizen Critical Care 2009, 13:419 (7 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Medical emergency teams and rapid response triggers - the ongoing quest for the 'perfect' patient safety system Philip F Stahel, Philip S Mehler Critical Care 2009, 13:420 (9 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Severe community acquired pneumonia: what should we predict? Bertrand Renaud, Aline Santin Critical Care 2009, 13:421 (15 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Swine flu: provision of ventilation in a worst-case scenario Alex Doyle, Joseph Carter, Peter Young Critical Care 2009, 13:422 (28 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Stroke volume and passive leg raising predict volume responsiveness in ICU patients: who is actually responsive? Jasper van Bommel, Eva Klijn Critical Care 2009, 13:423 (30 October 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 13 Issue 5
	Comment
	Viewpoint Effectiveness of the Medical Emergency Team: the importance of dose Daryl Jones, Rinaldo Bellomo, Michael A DeVita Critical Care 2009, 13:313 (6 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Viewpoint The paradox of ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention measures Michael Klompas Critical Care 2009, 13:315 (15 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Oropharyngeal decontamination in intensive care patients: less is not more Lennie PG Derde, Marc JM Bonten Critical Care 2009, 13:183 (3 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Sodium and brain injury: do we know what we are doing? David A Zygun Critical Care 2009, 13:184 (3 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Retention, retention, retention: targeting the young in CPR skills training! Lynn P Roppolo, Paul E Pepe Critical Care 2009, 13:185 (9 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Thoracic epidural anesthesia in sepsis – is it harmful or protective? Christian Mutz, Dierk A Vagts Critical Care 2009, 13:182 (16 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The adrenocorticotropic hormone-induced cortisol response in acute pancreatitis AB Johan Groeneveld Critical Care 2009, 13:186 (16 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Extracorporeal life support for severe drug-induced cardiotoxicity: a promising therapeutic choice Hutan Ashrafian, Thanos Athanasiou Critical Care 2009, 13:187 (24 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Toward protein-energy goal-oriented therapy? Pierre Singer Critical Care 2009, 13:188 (1 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Impaired glucose and nutrient absorption in critical illness: is gastric emptying only a piece of the puzzle? Alain Dive Critical Care 2009, 13:190 (1 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Success of organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac death and the barriers to its acceptance Bradley J Kaufman, Stephen P Wall, Alexander J Gilbert, Nancy N Dubler, Lewis R Goldfrank, the New York City Uncontrolled Donation after Cardiac Death Study Group Critical Care 2009, 13:189 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Immunosedation: a consideration for sepsis Robert MacLaren Critical Care 2009, 13:191 (6 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Terlipressin or Europressin? Marc Leone Critical Care 2009, 13:192 (7 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Implementation of an evidence-based sepsis program in the intensive care unit: evident or not? Dominique M Vandijck, Stijn I Blot, Dirk P Vogelaers Critical Care 2009, 13:193 (7 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The evolving story of medical emergency teams in quality improvement André Amaral, Kaveh G Shojania Critical Care 2009, 13:194 (12 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Brachial artery flow velocity variation: another victory for hand-carried ultrasound? Gregory A Schmidt Critical Care 2009, 13:195 (16 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Coming soon to an ICU near you: severe pandemic influenza in ICU patients in Spain Steven M Opal Critical Care 2009, 13:196 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Routine use of weaning predictors: not so fast Scott K Epstein Critical Care 2009, 13:197 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	Commentary Recently published papers: Novel therapies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac chemicals and intensive care outcomes Uma M Bandarupalli, Gareth D Williams Critical Care 2009, 13:198 (27 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Diaphragm muscle function in disuse and acute high-dose corticosteroid treatment Catherine SH Sassoon, Vincent J Caiozzo Critical Care 2009, 13:221 (8 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Understanding the impact of resistance and virulence factors on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in the intensive care unit Lee P Skrupky, Scott T Micek, Marin H Kollef Critical Care 2009, 13:222 (8 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Health technology assessment review: Computerized glucose regulation in the intensive care unit - how to create artificial control Miriam Hoekstra, Mathijs Vogelzang, Evgeny Verbitskiy, Maarten WN Nijsten Critical Care 2009, 13:223 (16 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - sepsis Steven M Opal, Steven P LaRosa Critical Care 2009, 13:224 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - respirology Haibo Zhang, Arthur S Slutsky Critical Care 2009, 13:225 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - trauma Jeffery C Metzger, Alexander L Eastman, Paul E Pepe Critical Care 2009, 13:226 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - nephrology Zaccaria Ricci, Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2009, 13:227 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - metabolism Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2009, 13:228 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2008: Critical Care - cardiology Luigi Camporota, Marius Terblanche, David Bennett Critical Care 2009, 13:229 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: β-Adrenergic modulation in sepsis Etienne de Montmollin, Jerome Aboab, Arnaud Mansart, Djillali Annane Critical Care 2009, 13:230 (23 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Goal-directed therapy in high risk surgical patients Nicholas Lees, Mark Hamilton, Andrew Rhodes Critical Care 2009, 13:231 (26 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Journal club critique Are specialized ICUs so special? Yên-Lan C Nguyen, Eric B Milbrandt Critical Care 2009, 13:314 (12 October 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Brachial artery peak velocity variation to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients Manuel Ignacio Monge García, Anselmo Gil Cano, Juan Carlos Díaz Monrové Critical Care 2009, 13:R142 (3 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects on management and outcome of severe sepsis and septic shock patients admitted to the intensive care unit after implementation of a sepsis program: a pilot study Massimo Girardis, Laura Rinaldi, Lara Donno, Marco Marietta, Mauro Codeluppi, Patrizia Marchegiano, Claudia Venturelli, the 'Sopravvivere alla Sepsi 'group of the Modena-University Hospital Critical Care 2009, 13:R143 (3 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Cardiac effects of induction agents in the septic rat heart York A Zausig, Hendrik Busse, Dirk Lunz, Barbara Sinner, Wolfgang Zink, Bernhard M Graf Critical Care 2009, 13:R144 (8 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Nebulized antithrombin limits bacterial outgrowth and lung injury in Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia in rats Jorrit J Hofstra, Alexander D Cornet, Bart F de Rooy, Alexander P Vlaar, Tom van der Poll, Marcel Levi, Sebastian AJ Zaat, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2009, 13:R145 (9 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research VX-166: a novel potent small molecule caspase inhibitor as a potential therapy for sepsis Peter Weber, Ping Wang, Stephane Maddens, Paul SH Wang, Rongqian Wu, Michael Miksa, Weifeng Dong, Michael Mortimore, Julian MC Golec, Peter Charlton Critical Care 2009, 13:R146 (9 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Changes in the central component of the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis in a rabbit model of prolonged critical illness Liese Mebis, Yves Debaveye, Björn Ellger, Sarah Derde, Eric-Jan Ververs, Lies Langouche, Veerle M Darras, Eric Fliers, Theo J Visser, Greet Van den Berghe Critical Care 2009, 13:R147 (11 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intensive care adult patients with severe respiratory failure caused by Influenza A (H1N1)v in Spain Jordi Rello, Alejandro Rodríguez, Pedro Ibañez, Lorenzo Socias, Javier Cebrian, Asunción Marques, José Guerrero, Sergio Ruiz-Santana, Enrique Marquez, Frutos Del Nogal-Saez, Francisco Alvarez-Lerma, Sergio Martínez, Miquel Ferrer, Manuel Avellanas, Rosa Granada, Enrique Maraví-Poma, Patricia Albert, Rafael Sierra, Loreto Vidaur, Patricia Ortiz, Isidro Prieto del Portillo, Beatriz Galván, Cristóbal León-Gil, the H1N1 SEMICYUC working group Critical Care 2009, 13:R148 (11 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Perioperative indocyanine green clearance is predictive for prolonged intensive care unit stay after coronary artery bypass grafting - an observational study Michael Sander, Claudia D Spies, Katharina Berger, Torsten Schröder, Herko Grubitzsch, Klaus D Wernecke, Christian von Heymann Critical Care 2009, 13:R149 (14 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Mortality in sepsis versus non-sepsis induced acute lung injury Jonathan E Sevransky, Gregory S Martin, Carl Shanholtz, Pedro A Mendez-Tellez, Peter Pronovost, Roy Brower, Dale M Needham Critical Care 2009, 13:R150 (16 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Duration of red blood cell storage is associated with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis and in hospital mortality in patients with traumatic injuries Philip C Spinella, Christopher L Carroll, Ilene Staff, Ronald Gross, Jacqueline Mc Quay, Lauren Keibel, Charles E Wade, John B Holcomb Critical Care 2009, 13:R151 (22 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary In trauma patients, the transfusion of as little as 1-2 units of red blood cells stored for more than 28 days is associated with deep vein thrombosis and increased in-hospital mortality.
	Research A new integrative weaning index of discontinuation from mechanical ventilation Sergio N Nemer, Carmen SV Barbas, Jefferson B Caldeira, Thiago C Cárias, Ricardo G Santos, Luiz C Almeida, Leandro M Azeredo, Rosângela A Noé, Bruno S Guimarães, Paulo C Souza Critical Care 2009, 13:R152 (22 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Education and support needs during recovery in acute respiratory distress syndrome survivors Christie M Lee, Margaret S Herridge, Andrea Matte, Jill I Cameron Critical Care 2009, 13:R153 (23 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Characteristics and outcomes of trauma patients with ICU lengths of stay 30 days and greater: a seven-year retrospective study Adrian W Ong, Laurel A Omert, Diane Vido, Brian M Goodman, Jack Protetch, Aurelio Rodriguez, Elan Jeremitsky Critical Care 2009, 13:R154 (24 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Sepsis-associated microvascular dysfunction measured by peripheral arterial tonometry: an observational study Joshua S Davis, Tsin W Yeo, Jane H Thomas, Mark McMillan, Christabelle J Darcy, Yvette R McNeil, Allen C Cheng, David S Celermajer, Dianne P Stephens, Nicholas M Anstey Critical Care 2009, 13:R155 (25 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Candidemia on presentation to the hospital: development and validation of a risk score Andrew F Shorr, Ying P Tabak, Richard S Johannes, Xiaowu Sun, James Spalding, Marin H Kollef Critical Care 2009, 13:R156 (29 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hemodynamic variables and mortality in cardiogenic shock: a retrospective cohort study Christian Torgersen, Christian A Schmittinger, Sarah Wagner, Hanno Ulmer, Jukka Takala, Stephan M Jakob, Martin W Dünser Critical Care 2009, 13:R157 (2 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research Matrix metalloproteinase-9, -10, and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases-1 blood levels as biomarkers of severity and mortality in sepsis Leonardo Lorente, María M Martín, Lorenzo Labarta, César Díaz, Jordi Solé-Violán, José Blanquer, Josune Orbe, José A Rodríguez, Alejandro Jiménez, Juan M Borreguero-León, Felipe Belmonte, Juan C Medina, Maria C LLimiñana, José M Ferrer-Agüero, José Ferreres, María L Mora, Santiago Lubillo, Manuel Sánchez, Ysamar Barrios, Antonio Sierra, José A Páramo Critical Care 2009, 13:R158 (2 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in the intensive care unit: post hoc analysis of a randomized, controlled trial comparing micafungin and liposomal amphotericin B Bertrand F Dupont, Olivier Lortholary, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, Flavie Stucker, Vijay Yeldandi Critical Care 2009, 13:R159 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of positive end-expiratory pressure on respiratory function and hemodynamics in patients with acute respiratory failure with and without intra-abdominal hypertension: a pilot study Joerg Krebs, Paolo Pelosi, Charalambos Tsagogiorgas, Markus Alb, Thomas Luecke Critical Care 2009, 13:R160 (5 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Electrical muscle stimulation preserves the muscle mass of critically ill patients: a randomized study Vasiliki Gerovasili, Konstantinos Stefanidis, Konstantinos Vitzilaios, Eleftherios Karatzanos, Panagiotis Politis, Apostolos Koroneos, Aikaterini Chatzimichail, Christina Routsi, Charis Roussos, Serafim Nanas Critical Care 2009, 13:R161 (8 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Methemoglobinemia in critically ill patients during extended hemodialysis and simultaneous disinfection of the hospital water supply Martin Bek, Sven Laule, Christine Reichert-Jünger, Rainer Holtkamp, Michael Wiesner, Cornelius Keyl Critical Care 2009, 13:R162 (12 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Computerized intensive insulin dosing can mitigate hypoglycemia and achieve tight glycemic control when glucose measurement is performed frequently and on time Rattan Juneja, Corbin P Roudebush, Stanley A Nasraway, Adam A Golas, Judith Jacobi, Joni Carroll, Deborah Nelson, Victor J Abad, Samuel J Flanders Critical Care 2009, 13:R163 (12 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Gastroesophageal reflux in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients and its relation to ventilator-associated pneumonia Tarek A Abdel-Gawad, Mostafa A El-Hodhod, Hanan M Ibrahim, Yousef W Michael Critical Care 2009, 13:R164 (19 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Statin prophylaxis and inflammatory mediators following cardiopulmonary bypass: a systematic review Catherine Morgan, Michael Zappitelli, Peter Gill Critical Care 2009, 13:R165 (20 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Increased cardiac index due to terbutaline treatment aggravates capillary-alveolar macromolecular leakage in oleic acid lung injury in dogs Raphael Briot, Sam Bayat, Daniel Anglade, Jean-Louis Martiel, Francis Grimbert Critical Care 2009, 13:R166 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research One year mortality of patients treated with an emergency department based early goal directed therapy protocol for severe sepsis and septic shock: a before and after study Michael A Puskarich, Michael R Marchick, Jeffrey A Kline, Michael T Steuerwald, Alan E Jones Critical Care 2009, 13:R167 (21 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Changes in serum creatinine in the first 24 hours after cardiac arrest indicate prognosis: an observational cohort study Dietrich Hasper, Stephan von Haehling, Christian Storm, Achim Jörres, Joerg C Schefold Critical Care 2009, 13:R168 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Incidence of propofol-related infusion syndrome in critically ill adults: a prospective, multicenter study Russel J Roberts, Jeffrey F Barletta, Jeffrey J Fong, Greg Schumaker, Philip J Kuper, Stella Papadopoulos, Dinesh Yogaratnam, Elise Kendall, Renee Xamplas, Anthony T Gerlach, Paul M Szumita, Kevin E Anger, Paul A Arpino, Stacey A Voils, Philip Grgurich, Robin Ruthazer, John W Devlin Critical Care 2009, 13:R169 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000
	Research A retrospective cohort pilot study to evaluate a triage tool for use in a pandemic Michael D Christian, Cindy Hamielec, Neil M Lazar, Randy S Wax, Lauren Griffith, Margaret S Herridge, David Lee, Deborah J Cook Critical Care 2009, 13:R170 (29 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Application of the Ontario triage protocol has the potential to free up significant critical care resources during a pandemic, and redirect resources to patients most likely to benefit from them.
	Research Late initiation of renal replacement therapy is associated with worse outcomes in acute kidney injury after major abdominal surgery Chih-Chung Shiao, Vin-Cent Wu, Wen-Yi Li, Yu-Feng Lin, Fu-Chang Hu, Guang-Huar Young, Chin-Chi Kuo, Tze-Wah Kao, Down-Ming Huang, Yung-Ming Chen, Pi-Ru Tsai, Shuei-Liong Lin, Nai-Kuan Chou, Tzu-Hsin Lin, Yu-Chang Yeh, Chih-Hsien Wang, Anne Chou, Wen-Je Ko, Kwan-Dun Wu, the National Taiwan University Surgical Intensive Care Unit-Associated Renal Failure (NSARF) Study Group Critical Care 2009, 13:R171 (30 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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	Letter RIFLE and AKIN - maintain the momentum and the GFR! John W Pickering, Zoltan H Endre Critical Care 2009, 13:416 (11 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Reflections on off hour admissions to ICU Declan Byrne, Siok Chung, Bernard Silke Critical Care 2009, 13:418 (25 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Respirator fit-testing - will we pass the test? Abhijoy Chakladar, Peter O Beaumont, David R Uncles Critical Care 2009, 13:417 (29 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Acute transient thyroid swelling after catheterization of the subclavian vein R Arthur Bouwman, Martijn R Meijerink, Albertus Beishuizen Critical Care 2009, 13:419 (7 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Medical emergency teams and rapid response triggers - the ongoing quest for the 'perfect' patient safety system Philip F Stahel, Philip S Mehler Critical Care 2009, 13:420 (9 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Severe community acquired pneumonia: what should we predict? Bertrand Renaud, Aline Santin Critical Care 2009, 13:421 (15 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Swine flu: provision of ventilation in a worst-case scenario Alex Doyle, Joseph Carter, Peter Young Critical Care 2009, 13:422 (28 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Stroke volume and passive leg raising predict volume responsiveness in ICU patients: who is actually responsive? Jasper van Bommel, Eva Klijn Critical Care 2009, 13:423 (30 October 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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