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	Volume 13 Issue 6
	Comment
	Viewpoint A proposed algorithm for initiation of renal replacement therapy in adult critically ill patients Sean M Bagshaw, Dinna N Cruz, RT Noel Gibney, Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2009, 13:317 (11 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Death by acid rain: VAP or EXIT? Kentigern Thorburn, Andrew Darbyshire Critical Care 2009, 13:1008 (2 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Is the way to man's heart (and lung) through the abdomen? Robert L Owens, R Scott Harris, Atul Malhotra Critical Care 2009, 13:199 (6 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Anaesthesia in septic patients: good preparation and making the right choice? Colin F Royse Critical Care 2009, 13:1001 (6 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Weakness in the ICU: a call to action Robert D Stevens, Nicholas Hart, Bernard de Jonghe, Tarek Sharshar Critical Care 2009, 13:1002 (9 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Pulmonary artery catheters in acute heart failure: end of an era? Christopher Vernon, Charles R Phillips Critical Care 2009, 13:1003 (11 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Unraveling the role of high mobility group box protein 1 in severe trauma Edward Abraham Critical Care 2009, 13:1004 (12 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The value of a risk model for early-onset candidemia Christian Sandrock, Javeed Siddiqui Critical Care 2009, 13:1005 (16 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors: promising novel biomarkers in severe sepsis? Ursula Hoffmann, Martina Brueckmann, Martin Borggrefe Critical Care 2009, 13:1006 (1 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Disinfection of the hospital water supply: a hidden risk to dialysis patients Nicholas A Hoenich Critical Care 2009, 13:1007 (1 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Host immune response in sepsis due to ventilator-associated pneumonia: how is it different? Eirini Christaki Critical Care 2009, 13:1009 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary β₂adrenergic agonists in acute lung injury? The heart of the matter Jae W Lee Critical Care 2009, 13:1011 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary The propofol infusion syndrome: more puzzling evidence on a complex and poorly characterized disorder Olaf L Cremer Critical Care 2009, 13:1012 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Death to sepsis: targeting apoptosis pathways in sepsis Derek S Wheeler Critical Care 2009, 13:1010 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Searching for an ideal hemodynamic marker to predict short-term outcome in cardiogenic shock Mehmet Yilmaz, Alexandre Mebazaa Critical Care 2009, 13:1013 (10 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: Renal support in acute kidney injury - is low dose the new high dose? Yadullah Syed, James AP Tomlinson, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2009, 13:1014 (11 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Statin research in critical illness: hampered by poor trial design? Marius Terblanche, Neill KJ Adhikari Critical Care 2009, 13:1015 (11 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Standardisation of data collection in traumatic brain injury: key to the future? Andrew IR Maas Critical Care 2009, 13:1016 (16 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Clinical review: A review and analysis of heart rate variability and the diagnosis and prognosis of infection Saif Ahmad, Anjali Tejuja, Kimberley D Newman, Ryan Zarychanski, Andrew JE Seely Critical Care 2009, 13:232 (24 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Post-extubation laryngeal edema and extubation failure in critically ill adult patients Bastiaan HJ Wittekamp, Walther NKA van Mook, Dave HT Tjan, Jan Zwaveling, Dennis CJJ Bergmans Critical Care 2009, 13:233 (1 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Delirium in ICU patients - importance of sleep deprivation Gerald L Weinhouse, Richard J Schwab, Paula L Watson, Namrata Patil, Bernardino Vaccaro, Pratik Pandharipande, E Wesley Ely Critical Care 2009, 13:234 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Primary influenza viral pneumonia Jordi Rello, Aurora Pop-Vicas Critical Care 2009, 13:235 (21 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Checklists - translating evidence into practice Bradford D Winters, Ayse P Gurses, Harold Lehmann, J Bryan Sexton, Carlyle Rampersad, Peter J Pronovost Critical Care 2009, 13:210 (31 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Correction Correction: End-expiratory lung volume during mechanical ventilation: a comparison with reference values and the effect of positive end-expiratory pressure in intensive care unit patients with different lung conditions Ido G Bikker, Jasper van Bommel, Dinis Miranda, Jan Bakker, Diederik Gommers Critical Care 2008, 13:430 (15 December 2009) Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Decrease of CD4-lymphocytes and apoptosis of CD14-monocytes are characteristic alterations in sepsis caused by ventilator-associated pneumonia: results from an observational study Aimilia Pelekanou, Iraklis Tsangaris, Antigoni Kotsaki, Vassiliki Karagianni, Helen Giamarellou, Apostolos Armaganidis, Evangelos J Giamarellos-Bourboulis Critical Care 2009, 13:R172 (2 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Risk factors for acute respiratory distress syndrome during neutropenia recovery in patients with hematologic malignancies Chin Rhee, Ji Kang, Yong Kim, Jin Kim, Hyung Yoon, Seok Kim, Soon Kwon, Young Kim, Kwan Kim, Hwa Moon, Sung Park, Hee Kim, Seok Lee, Jeong Song Critical Care 2009, 13:R173 (3 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Early release of high mobility group box nuclear protein 1 after severe trauma in humans: role of injury severity and tissue hypoperfusion Mitchell J Cohen, Karim Brohi, Carolyn S Calfee, Pamela Rahn, Brian B Chesebro, Sarah C Christiaans, Michel Carles, Marybeth Howard, Jean-François Pittet Critical Care 2009, 13:R174 (4 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Correlation between parameters at initiation of renal replacement therapy and outcome in patients with acute kidney injury Marlies Ostermann, René WS Chang Critical Care 2009, 13:R175 (4 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Association of mannose-binding lectin-2 genotype and serum levels with prognosis of sepsis Jin Huh, Kyuyoung Song, Jung-Sun Yum, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Younsuck Koh Critical Care 2009, 13:R176 (5 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Multidisciplinary care for tracheostomy patients: a systematic review Marie Garrubba, Tari Turner, Clare Grieveson Critical Care 2009, 13:R177 (6 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Management of severe crush injury in a front-line tent ICU after 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China: an experience with 32 cases Wenfang Li, Jun Qian, Xuefen Liu, Qiang Zhang, Lv Wang, Dechang Chen, Zhaofen Lin Critical Care 2009, 13:R178 (6 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Variations in arterial blood pressure are associated with parallel changes in FlowTrac/Vigileo^®-derived cardiac output measurements: a prospective comparison study Savvas Eleftheriadis, Zisis Galatoudis, Vasilios Didilis, Ioannis Bougioukas, Julika Schön, Hermann Heinze, Klaus-Ulrich Berger, Matthias Heringlake Critical Care 2009, 13:R179 (9 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of cardiopulmonary bypass on activated partial thromboplastin time waveform analysis, serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein concentrations Bertrand Delannoy, Marie-Laurence Guye, Davy Slaiman, Jean-Jacques Lehot, Maxime Cannesson Critical Care 2009, 13:R180 (13 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Association of arterial blood pressure and vasopressor load with septic shock mortality: a post hoc analysis of a multicenter trial Martin W Dünser, Esko Ruokonen, Ville Pettilä, Hanno Ulmer, Christian Torgersen, Christian A Schmittinger, Stephan Jakob, Jukka Takala Critical Care 2009, 13:R181 (16 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Ventilator-induced endothelial activation and inflammation in the lung and distal organs Maria A Hegeman, Marije P Hennus, Cobi J Heijnen, Patricia AC Specht, Burkhard Lachmann, Nicolaas JG Jansen, Adrianus J van Vught, Pieter M Cobelens Critical Care 2009, 13:R182 (16 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The leading causes of death after burn injury in a single pediatric burn center Felicia N Williams, David N Herndon, Hal K Hawkins, Jong O Lee, Robert A Cox, Gabriela A Kulp, Celeste C Finnerty, David L Chinkes, Marc G Jeschke Critical Care 2009, 13:R183 (17 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Complications of continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill children: a prospective observational evaluation study Maria J Santiago, Jesús López-Herce, Javier Urbano, María Solana, Jimena del Castillo, Yolanda Ballestero, Marta Botrán, Jose Bellón Critical Care 2009, 13:R184 (23 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of unilateral decompressive craniectomy on patients with unilateral acute post-traumatic brain swelling after severe traumatic brain injury Wusi Qiu, Chenchen Guo, Hong Shen, Keyong Chen, Liang Wen, Hongjie Huang, Min Ding, Li Sun, Qizhou Jiang, Weiming Wang Critical Care 2009, 13:R185 (23 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of fluid resuscitation on mortality and organ function in experimental sepsis models Sebastian Brandt, Tomas Regueira, Hendrik Bracht, Francesca Porta, Siamak Djafarzadeh, Jukka Takala, José Gorrasi, Erika Borotto, Vladimir Krejci, Luzius B Hiltebrand, Lukas E Bruegger, Guido Beldi, Ludwig Wilkens, Philipp M Lepper, Ulf Kessler, Stephan M Jakob Critical Care 2009, 13:R186 (23 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A randomised controlled comparison of early post-pyloric versus early gastric feeding to meet nutritional targets in ventilated intensive care patients Hayden White, Kellie Sosnowski, Khoa Tran, Annelli Reeves, Mark Jones Critical Care 2009, 13:R187 (25 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Early post-pyloric feeding of mechanically ventilated intensive care patients is no more effective than early gastric feeding in terms of nutritional outcomes or complications such as ventilator associated pneumonia and mortality.
	Research Clinical relevance of the interleukin 10 promoter polymorphisms in Chinese Han patients with major trauma: genetic association studies Ling Zeng, Wei Gu, Kehong Chen, Dongpo Jiang, Lianyang Zhang, Dingyuan Du, Ping Hu, Qing Liu, Suna Huang, Jianxin Jiang Critical Care 2009, 13:R188 (26 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Measurement of tissue cortisol levels in patients with severe burns: a preliminary investigation Jeremy Cohen, Renae Deans, Andrew Dalley, Jeff Lipman, Michael S Roberts, Bala Venkatesh Critical Care 2009, 13:R189 (27 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Angiotensin II in experimental hyperdynamic sepsis Li Wan, Christoph Langenberg, Rinaldo Bellomo, Clive N May Critical Care 2009, 13:R190 (30 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Prothrombin complex concentrate in surgical patients: retrospective evaluation of vitamin K antagonist reversal and treatment of severe bleeding Kerstin S Schick, Jan M Fertmann, Karl-Walter Jauch, Johannes N Hoffmann Critical Care 2009, 13:R191 (30 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Vestibulo-ocular monitoring as a predictor of outcome after severe traumatic brain injury Hans-Georg Schlosser, Jan-Nikolaus Lindemann, Peter Vajkoczy, Andrew H Clarke Critical Care 2009, 13:R192 (30 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology \| Editor’s summary A technique based on video-oculographic recording of eye movements can help predict patient outcome following severe traumatic brain injury and may provide a useful, complementary approach in identifying brainstem lesions.
	Research Hemostasis during low molecular weight heparin anticoagulation for continuous venovenous hemofiltration: a randomized cross-over trial comparing two hemofiltration rates Heleen M Oudemans-van Straaten, Muriel van Schilfgaarde, Pascal J Molenaar, Jos PJ Wester, Anja Leyte Critical Care 2009, 13:R193 (3 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Vacuum-assisted closure device enhances recovery of critically ill patients following emergency surgical procedures Stefano Batacchi, Stefania Matano, Alessandra Nella, Giovanni Zagli, Manuela Bonizzoli, Andrea Pasquini, Valentina Anichini, Valentina Tucci, Giuseppe Manca, Kevin Ban, Andrea Valeri, Adriano Peris Critical Care 2009, 13:R194 (5 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Changes in stroke volume induced by passive leg raising in spontaneously breathing patients: comparison between echocardiography and Vigileo™/FloTrac™ device Matthieu Biais, Lionel Vidil, Philippe Sarrabay, Vincent Cottenceau, Philippe Revel, François Sztark Critical Care 2009, 13:R195 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Capnometry in suspected pulmonary embolism with positive D-dimer in the field Tadeja Rumpf, Miljenko Križmarić, Štefek Grmec Critical Care 2009, 13:R196 (8 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Estimation of the diameter and cross-sectional area of the internal jugular veins in adult patients Déborah Tartière, Philippe Seguin, Charlotte Juhel, Bruno Laviolle, Yannick Mallédant Critical Care 2009, 13:R197 (9 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Intensive insulin treatment improves forearm blood flow in critically ill patients: a randomized parallel design clinical trial Ivan Žuran, Pavel Poredoš, Rafael Skale, Gorazd Voga, Lucija Gabršček, Roman Parežnik Critical Care 2009, 13:R198 (9 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Pressure-dependent stress relaxation in acute respiratory distress syndrome and healthy lungs: an investigation based on a viscoelastic model Steven Ganzert, Knut Möller, Daniel Steinmann, Stefan Schumann, Josef Guttmann Critical Care 2009, 13:R199 (9 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Pharmacokinetics and lung delivery of PDDS-aerosolized amikacin (NKTR-061) in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients with nosocomial pneumonia Charles-Edouard Luyt, Marc Clavel, Kalpalatha Guntupalli, Jay Johannigman, John I Kennedy, Christopher Wood, Kevin Corkery, Dennis Gribben, Jean Chastre Critical Care 2009, 13:R200 (10 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Th1 and Th17 hypercytokinemia as early host response signature in severe pandemic influenza Jesus F Bermejo-Martin, Raul Ortiz de Lejarazu, Tomas Pumarola, Jordi Rello, Raquel Almansa, Paula Ramírez, Ignacio Martin-Loeches, David Varillas, Maria C Gallegos, Carlos Serón, Dariela Micheloud, Jose Manuel Gomez, Alberto Tenorio-Abreu, María J Ramos, M Lourdes Molina, Samantha Huidobro, Elia Sanchez, Mónica Gordón, Victoria Fernández, Alberto del Castillo, Ma Ángeles Marcos, Beatriz Villanueva, Carlos Javier López, Mario Rodríguez-Domínguez, Juan-Carlos Galan, Rafael Cantón, Aurora Lietor, Silvia Rojo, Jose M Eiros, Carmen Hinojosa et al. Critical Care 2009, 13:R201 (11 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Global end-diastolic volume acquired by transpulmonary thermodilution depends on age and gender in awake and spontaneously breathing patients Stefan Wolf, Alexander Rieß, Julia F Landscheidt, Christianto B Lumenta, Patrick Friederich, Ludwig Schürer Critical Care 2009, 13:R202 (14 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Combination effect of antithrombin and recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin in a lipopolysaccharide induced rat sepsis model Toshiaki Iba, Etsuro Nakarai, Toshio Takayama, Kenji Nakajima, Tetsumasa Sasaoka, Yoichi Ohno Critical Care 2009, 13:R203 (14 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research The incidence of sub-optimal sedation in the ICU: a systematic review Daniel L Jackson, Clare W Proudfoot, Kimberley F Cann, Tim S Walsh Critical Care 2009, 13:R204 (16 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research A new miniaturized system for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adult respiratory failure Thomas Müller, Alois Philipp, Andreas Luchner, Christian Karagiannidis, Thomas Bein, Michael Hilker, Leopold Rupprecht, Julia Langgartner, Markus Zimmermann, Matthias Arlt, Jan Wenger, Christof Schmid, Günter AJ Riegger, Michael Pfeifer, Matthias Lubnow Critical Care 2009, 13:R205 (17 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Argon: Neuroprotection in in vitro models of cerebral ischemia and traumatic brain injury Philip D Loetscher, Jan Rossaint, Rolf Rossaint, Joachim Weis, Michael Fries, Astrid Fahlenkamp, Yu-Mi Ryang, Oliver Grottke, Mark Coburn Critical Care 2009, 13:R206 (17 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Duration of red blood cell storage and outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery: an association found for pump prime blood Marco Ranucci, Concetta Carlucci, Giuseppe Isgrò, Alessandra Boncilli, Donatella De Benedetti, Teresa De la Torre, Simonetta Brozzi, Alessandro Frigiola Critical Care 2009, 13:R207 (21 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Storage time of red blood cells used to prime the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit is an independent risk factor for major complications and morbidity in newborns and young infants undergoing cardiac surgery.
	Research HES 130/0.4 impairs haemostasis and stimulates pro-inflammatory blood platelet function Maik Sossdorf, Sascha Marx, Barbara Schaarschmidt, Gordon P Otto, Ralf A Claus, Konrad Reinhart, Christiane S Hartog, Wolfgang Lösche Critical Care 2009, 13:R208 (22 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intensivists' base specialty of training is associated with variations in mortality and practice patterns Emma O Billington, David A Zygun, H Tom Stelfox, Adam D Peets Critical Care 2009, 13:R209 (29 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Intensivists base specialty of training is associated with a variation in patient outcomes and practice patterns, and may explain the inconsistent results of previous investigations assessing intensivists care in the ICU.
	Correspondence
	Letter Sepsis and multiple organ failure represent a chaotic adaptation to severe stress which must be controlled at nanoscale Yusuf Kilic, Ilke Kilic, Mesut Tez Critical Care 2009, 13:424 (12 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Severe influenza A (H1N1)v in patients without any known risk factor Carles Alonso-Tarrés, Cristina Cortes-Lletget, Sara Pintado, Assumpta Ricart Critical Care 2009, 13:425 (19 November 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Presentation and management of critically ill patients with influenza A (H1N1): a UK perspective Joyce HY Yeung, Mark Bailey, Gavin D Perkins, Fang Smith Critical Care 2009, 13:426 (19 November 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Role of chlorhexidine gluconate in ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention strategies in ICU patients: where are we headed? Tanmay S Panchabhai, Neha S Dangayach Critical Care 2009, 13:427 (27 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Real-time reverse-transcription PCR in the diagnosis of influenza A (H1N1)v in intensive care unit adult patients Concepción Gimeno, David Navarro Critical Care 2009, 13:428 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter RIFLE is not RIFLE: on the comparability of results Lars Englberger, Rakesh M Suri, Hartzell V Schaff Critical Care 2009, 13:429 (9 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 13 Issue 6
	Comment
	Viewpoint A proposed algorithm for initiation of renal replacement therapy in adult critically ill patients Sean M Bagshaw, Dinna N Cruz, RT Noel Gibney, Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2009, 13:317 (11 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Death by acid rain: VAP or EXIT? Kentigern Thorburn, Andrew Darbyshire Critical Care 2009, 13:1008 (2 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Is the way to man's heart (and lung) through the abdomen? Robert L Owens, R Scott Harris, Atul Malhotra Critical Care 2009, 13:199 (6 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Anaesthesia in septic patients: good preparation and making the right choice? Colin F Royse Critical Care 2009, 13:1001 (6 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Weakness in the ICU: a call to action Robert D Stevens, Nicholas Hart, Bernard de Jonghe, Tarek Sharshar Critical Care 2009, 13:1002 (9 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Pulmonary artery catheters in acute heart failure: end of an era? Christopher Vernon, Charles R Phillips Critical Care 2009, 13:1003 (11 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Unraveling the role of high mobility group box protein 1 in severe trauma Edward Abraham Critical Care 2009, 13:1004 (12 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The value of a risk model for early-onset candidemia Christian Sandrock, Javeed Siddiqui Critical Care 2009, 13:1005 (16 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors: promising novel biomarkers in severe sepsis? Ursula Hoffmann, Martina Brueckmann, Martin Borggrefe Critical Care 2009, 13:1006 (1 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Disinfection of the hospital water supply: a hidden risk to dialysis patients Nicholas A Hoenich Critical Care 2009, 13:1007 (1 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Host immune response in sepsis due to ventilator-associated pneumonia: how is it different? Eirini Christaki Critical Care 2009, 13:1009 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary β₂adrenergic agonists in acute lung injury? The heart of the matter Jae W Lee Critical Care 2009, 13:1011 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary The propofol infusion syndrome: more puzzling evidence on a complex and poorly characterized disorder Olaf L Cremer Critical Care 2009, 13:1012 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Death to sepsis: targeting apoptosis pathways in sepsis Derek S Wheeler Critical Care 2009, 13:1010 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Searching for an ideal hemodynamic marker to predict short-term outcome in cardiogenic shock Mehmet Yilmaz, Alexandre Mebazaa Critical Care 2009, 13:1013 (10 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: Renal support in acute kidney injury - is low dose the new high dose? Yadullah Syed, James AP Tomlinson, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2009, 13:1014 (11 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Statin research in critical illness: hampered by poor trial design? Marius Terblanche, Neill KJ Adhikari Critical Care 2009, 13:1015 (11 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Standardisation of data collection in traumatic brain injury: key to the future? Andrew IR Maas Critical Care 2009, 13:1016 (16 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Clinical review: A review and analysis of heart rate variability and the diagnosis and prognosis of infection Saif Ahmad, Anjali Tejuja, Kimberley D Newman, Ryan Zarychanski, Andrew JE Seely Critical Care 2009, 13:232 (24 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Post-extubation laryngeal edema and extubation failure in critically ill adult patients Bastiaan HJ Wittekamp, Walther NKA van Mook, Dave HT Tjan, Jan Zwaveling, Dennis CJJ Bergmans Critical Care 2009, 13:233 (1 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Delirium in ICU patients - importance of sleep deprivation Gerald L Weinhouse, Richard J Schwab, Paula L Watson, Namrata Patil, Bernardino Vaccaro, Pratik Pandharipande, E Wesley Ely Critical Care 2009, 13:234 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Primary influenza viral pneumonia Jordi Rello, Aurora Pop-Vicas Critical Care 2009, 13:235 (21 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Checklists - translating evidence into practice Bradford D Winters, Ayse P Gurses, Harold Lehmann, J Bryan Sexton, Carlyle Rampersad, Peter J Pronovost Critical Care 2009, 13:210 (31 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Correction Correction: End-expiratory lung volume during mechanical ventilation: a comparison with reference values and the effect of positive end-expiratory pressure in intensive care unit patients with different lung conditions Ido G Bikker, Jasper van Bommel, Dinis Miranda, Jan Bakker, Diederik Gommers Critical Care 2008, 13:430 (15 December 2009) Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Decrease of CD4-lymphocytes and apoptosis of CD14-monocytes are characteristic alterations in sepsis caused by ventilator-associated pneumonia: results from an observational study Aimilia Pelekanou, Iraklis Tsangaris, Antigoni Kotsaki, Vassiliki Karagianni, Helen Giamarellou, Apostolos Armaganidis, Evangelos J Giamarellos-Bourboulis Critical Care 2009, 13:R172 (2 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Risk factors for acute respiratory distress syndrome during neutropenia recovery in patients with hematologic malignancies Chin Rhee, Ji Kang, Yong Kim, Jin Kim, Hyung Yoon, Seok Kim, Soon Kwon, Young Kim, Kwan Kim, Hwa Moon, Sung Park, Hee Kim, Seok Lee, Jeong Song Critical Care 2009, 13:R173 (3 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Early release of high mobility group box nuclear protein 1 after severe trauma in humans: role of injury severity and tissue hypoperfusion Mitchell J Cohen, Karim Brohi, Carolyn S Calfee, Pamela Rahn, Brian B Chesebro, Sarah C Christiaans, Michel Carles, Marybeth Howard, Jean-François Pittet Critical Care 2009, 13:R174 (4 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Correlation between parameters at initiation of renal replacement therapy and outcome in patients with acute kidney injury Marlies Ostermann, René WS Chang Critical Care 2009, 13:R175 (4 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Association of mannose-binding lectin-2 genotype and serum levels with prognosis of sepsis Jin Huh, Kyuyoung Song, Jung-Sun Yum, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Younsuck Koh Critical Care 2009, 13:R176 (5 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Multidisciplinary care for tracheostomy patients: a systematic review Marie Garrubba, Tari Turner, Clare Grieveson Critical Care 2009, 13:R177 (6 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Management of severe crush injury in a front-line tent ICU after 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China: an experience with 32 cases Wenfang Li, Jun Qian, Xuefen Liu, Qiang Zhang, Lv Wang, Dechang Chen, Zhaofen Lin Critical Care 2009, 13:R178 (6 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Variations in arterial blood pressure are associated with parallel changes in FlowTrac/Vigileo^®-derived cardiac output measurements: a prospective comparison study Savvas Eleftheriadis, Zisis Galatoudis, Vasilios Didilis, Ioannis Bougioukas, Julika Schön, Hermann Heinze, Klaus-Ulrich Berger, Matthias Heringlake Critical Care 2009, 13:R179 (9 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of cardiopulmonary bypass on activated partial thromboplastin time waveform analysis, serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein concentrations Bertrand Delannoy, Marie-Laurence Guye, Davy Slaiman, Jean-Jacques Lehot, Maxime Cannesson Critical Care 2009, 13:R180 (13 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Association of arterial blood pressure and vasopressor load with septic shock mortality: a post hoc analysis of a multicenter trial Martin W Dünser, Esko Ruokonen, Ville Pettilä, Hanno Ulmer, Christian Torgersen, Christian A Schmittinger, Stephan Jakob, Jukka Takala Critical Care 2009, 13:R181 (16 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Ventilator-induced endothelial activation and inflammation in the lung and distal organs Maria A Hegeman, Marije P Hennus, Cobi J Heijnen, Patricia AC Specht, Burkhard Lachmann, Nicolaas JG Jansen, Adrianus J van Vught, Pieter M Cobelens Critical Care 2009, 13:R182 (16 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The leading causes of death after burn injury in a single pediatric burn center Felicia N Williams, David N Herndon, Hal K Hawkins, Jong O Lee, Robert A Cox, Gabriela A Kulp, Celeste C Finnerty, David L Chinkes, Marc G Jeschke Critical Care 2009, 13:R183 (17 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Complications of continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill children: a prospective observational evaluation study Maria J Santiago, Jesús López-Herce, Javier Urbano, María Solana, Jimena del Castillo, Yolanda Ballestero, Marta Botrán, Jose Bellón Critical Care 2009, 13:R184 (23 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of unilateral decompressive craniectomy on patients with unilateral acute post-traumatic brain swelling after severe traumatic brain injury Wusi Qiu, Chenchen Guo, Hong Shen, Keyong Chen, Liang Wen, Hongjie Huang, Min Ding, Li Sun, Qizhou Jiang, Weiming Wang Critical Care 2009, 13:R185 (23 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effect of fluid resuscitation on mortality and organ function in experimental sepsis models Sebastian Brandt, Tomas Regueira, Hendrik Bracht, Francesca Porta, Siamak Djafarzadeh, Jukka Takala, José Gorrasi, Erika Borotto, Vladimir Krejci, Luzius B Hiltebrand, Lukas E Bruegger, Guido Beldi, Ludwig Wilkens, Philipp M Lepper, Ulf Kessler, Stephan M Jakob Critical Care 2009, 13:R186 (23 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A randomised controlled comparison of early post-pyloric versus early gastric feeding to meet nutritional targets in ventilated intensive care patients Hayden White, Kellie Sosnowski, Khoa Tran, Annelli Reeves, Mark Jones Critical Care 2009, 13:R187 (25 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Early post-pyloric feeding of mechanically ventilated intensive care patients is no more effective than early gastric feeding in terms of nutritional outcomes or complications such as ventilator associated pneumonia and mortality.
	Research Clinical relevance of the interleukin 10 promoter polymorphisms in Chinese Han patients with major trauma: genetic association studies Ling Zeng, Wei Gu, Kehong Chen, Dongpo Jiang, Lianyang Zhang, Dingyuan Du, Ping Hu, Qing Liu, Suna Huang, Jianxin Jiang Critical Care 2009, 13:R188 (26 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Measurement of tissue cortisol levels in patients with severe burns: a preliminary investigation Jeremy Cohen, Renae Deans, Andrew Dalley, Jeff Lipman, Michael S Roberts, Bala Venkatesh Critical Care 2009, 13:R189 (27 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Angiotensin II in experimental hyperdynamic sepsis Li Wan, Christoph Langenberg, Rinaldo Bellomo, Clive N May Critical Care 2009, 13:R190 (30 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Prothrombin complex concentrate in surgical patients: retrospective evaluation of vitamin K antagonist reversal and treatment of severe bleeding Kerstin S Schick, Jan M Fertmann, Karl-Walter Jauch, Johannes N Hoffmann Critical Care 2009, 13:R191 (30 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Vestibulo-ocular monitoring as a predictor of outcome after severe traumatic brain injury Hans-Georg Schlosser, Jan-Nikolaus Lindemann, Peter Vajkoczy, Andrew H Clarke Critical Care 2009, 13:R192 (30 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology \| Editor’s summary A technique based on video-oculographic recording of eye movements can help predict patient outcome following severe traumatic brain injury and may provide a useful, complementary approach in identifying brainstem lesions.
	Research Hemostasis during low molecular weight heparin anticoagulation for continuous venovenous hemofiltration: a randomized cross-over trial comparing two hemofiltration rates Heleen M Oudemans-van Straaten, Muriel van Schilfgaarde, Pascal J Molenaar, Jos PJ Wester, Anja Leyte Critical Care 2009, 13:R193 (3 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Vacuum-assisted closure device enhances recovery of critically ill patients following emergency surgical procedures Stefano Batacchi, Stefania Matano, Alessandra Nella, Giovanni Zagli, Manuela Bonizzoli, Andrea Pasquini, Valentina Anichini, Valentina Tucci, Giuseppe Manca, Kevin Ban, Andrea Valeri, Adriano Peris Critical Care 2009, 13:R194 (5 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Changes in stroke volume induced by passive leg raising in spontaneously breathing patients: comparison between echocardiography and Vigileo™/FloTrac™ device Matthieu Biais, Lionel Vidil, Philippe Sarrabay, Vincent Cottenceau, Philippe Revel, François Sztark Critical Care 2009, 13:R195 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Capnometry in suspected pulmonary embolism with positive D-dimer in the field Tadeja Rumpf, Miljenko Križmarić, Štefek Grmec Critical Care 2009, 13:R196 (8 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Estimation of the diameter and cross-sectional area of the internal jugular veins in adult patients Déborah Tartière, Philippe Seguin, Charlotte Juhel, Bruno Laviolle, Yannick Mallédant Critical Care 2009, 13:R197 (9 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Intensive insulin treatment improves forearm blood flow in critically ill patients: a randomized parallel design clinical trial Ivan Žuran, Pavel Poredoš, Rafael Skale, Gorazd Voga, Lucija Gabršček, Roman Parežnik Critical Care 2009, 13:R198 (9 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Pressure-dependent stress relaxation in acute respiratory distress syndrome and healthy lungs: an investigation based on a viscoelastic model Steven Ganzert, Knut Möller, Daniel Steinmann, Stefan Schumann, Josef Guttmann Critical Care 2009, 13:R199 (9 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Pharmacokinetics and lung delivery of PDDS-aerosolized amikacin (NKTR-061) in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients with nosocomial pneumonia Charles-Edouard Luyt, Marc Clavel, Kalpalatha Guntupalli, Jay Johannigman, John I Kennedy, Christopher Wood, Kevin Corkery, Dennis Gribben, Jean Chastre Critical Care 2009, 13:R200 (10 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Th1 and Th17 hypercytokinemia as early host response signature in severe pandemic influenza Jesus F Bermejo-Martin, Raul Ortiz de Lejarazu, Tomas Pumarola, Jordi Rello, Raquel Almansa, Paula Ramírez, Ignacio Martin-Loeches, David Varillas, Maria C Gallegos, Carlos Serón, Dariela Micheloud, Jose Manuel Gomez, Alberto Tenorio-Abreu, María J Ramos, M Lourdes Molina, Samantha Huidobro, Elia Sanchez, Mónica Gordón, Victoria Fernández, Alberto del Castillo, Ma Ángeles Marcos, Beatriz Villanueva, Carlos Javier López, Mario Rodríguez-Domínguez, Juan-Carlos Galan, Rafael Cantón, Aurora Lietor, Silvia Rojo, Jose M Eiros, Carmen Hinojosa et al. Critical Care 2009, 13:R201 (11 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Global end-diastolic volume acquired by transpulmonary thermodilution depends on age and gender in awake and spontaneously breathing patients Stefan Wolf, Alexander Rieß, Julia F Landscheidt, Christianto B Lumenta, Patrick Friederich, Ludwig Schürer Critical Care 2009, 13:R202 (14 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Combination effect of antithrombin and recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin in a lipopolysaccharide induced rat sepsis model Toshiaki Iba, Etsuro Nakarai, Toshio Takayama, Kenji Nakajima, Tetsumasa Sasaoka, Yoichi Ohno Critical Care 2009, 13:R203 (14 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research The incidence of sub-optimal sedation in the ICU: a systematic review Daniel L Jackson, Clare W Proudfoot, Kimberley F Cann, Tim S Walsh Critical Care 2009, 13:R204 (16 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research A new miniaturized system for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adult respiratory failure Thomas Müller, Alois Philipp, Andreas Luchner, Christian Karagiannidis, Thomas Bein, Michael Hilker, Leopold Rupprecht, Julia Langgartner, Markus Zimmermann, Matthias Arlt, Jan Wenger, Christof Schmid, Günter AJ Riegger, Michael Pfeifer, Matthias Lubnow Critical Care 2009, 13:R205 (17 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Argon: Neuroprotection in in vitro models of cerebral ischemia and traumatic brain injury Philip D Loetscher, Jan Rossaint, Rolf Rossaint, Joachim Weis, Michael Fries, Astrid Fahlenkamp, Yu-Mi Ryang, Oliver Grottke, Mark Coburn Critical Care 2009, 13:R206 (17 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Duration of red blood cell storage and outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery: an association found for pump prime blood Marco Ranucci, Concetta Carlucci, Giuseppe Isgrò, Alessandra Boncilli, Donatella De Benedetti, Teresa De la Torre, Simonetta Brozzi, Alessandro Frigiola Critical Care 2009, 13:R207 (21 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Storage time of red blood cells used to prime the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit is an independent risk factor for major complications and morbidity in newborns and young infants undergoing cardiac surgery.
	Research HES 130/0.4 impairs haemostasis and stimulates pro-inflammatory blood platelet function Maik Sossdorf, Sascha Marx, Barbara Schaarschmidt, Gordon P Otto, Ralf A Claus, Konrad Reinhart, Christiane S Hartog, Wolfgang Lösche Critical Care 2009, 13:R208 (22 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Intensivists' base specialty of training is associated with variations in mortality and practice patterns Emma O Billington, David A Zygun, H Tom Stelfox, Adam D Peets Critical Care 2009, 13:R209 (29 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Intensivists base specialty of training is associated with a variation in patient outcomes and practice patterns, and may explain the inconsistent results of previous investigations assessing intensivists care in the ICU.
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	Letter Sepsis and multiple organ failure represent a chaotic adaptation to severe stress which must be controlled at nanoscale Yusuf Kilic, Ilke Kilic, Mesut Tez Critical Care 2009, 13:424 (12 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Severe influenza A (H1N1)v in patients without any known risk factor Carles Alonso-Tarrés, Cristina Cortes-Lletget, Sara Pintado, Assumpta Ricart Critical Care 2009, 13:425 (19 November 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Presentation and management of critically ill patients with influenza A (H1N1): a UK perspective Joyce HY Yeung, Mark Bailey, Gavin D Perkins, Fang Smith Critical Care 2009, 13:426 (19 November 2009) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Letter Role of chlorhexidine gluconate in ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention strategies in ICU patients: where are we headed? Tanmay S Panchabhai, Neha S Dangayach Critical Care 2009, 13:427 (27 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Real-time reverse-transcription PCR in the diagnosis of influenza A (H1N1)v in intensive care unit adult patients Concepción Gimeno, David Navarro Critical Care 2009, 13:428 (7 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter RIFLE is not RIFLE: on the comparability of results Lars Englberger, Rakesh M Suri, Hartzell V Schaff Critical Care 2009, 13:429 (9 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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