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	Volume 14 Issue 6
	Comment
	Editorial In memoriam - Xavier Leverve Jean-Charles Preiser, René Chioléro, Sergio Ruiz-Santana Critical Care 2010, 14:1013 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Viewpoint Critical illness-induced dysglycaemia: diabetes and beyond Fang Smith, Ann M Sheehy, Jean-Louis Vincent, Douglas B Coursin Critical Care 2010, 14:327 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Viewpoint Intensive insulin therapy to control hyperglycemia in the critically ill: a look back at the evidence shapes the challenges ahead James Krinsley, Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2010, 14:330 (8 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Preventing severe hypoxia during emergent intubation: is nasopharyngeal oxygenation the answer? Lynn P Roppolo, Jane G Wigginton Critical Care 2010, 14:1005 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Rational or rationalized choices in fluid resuscitation? Jenny Han, Greg S Martin Critical Care 2010, 14:1006 (9 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary What procalcitonin brings to management of sepsis in the ICU Michel Wolff, Lila Bouadma Critical Care 2010, 14:1007 (1 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Prognostic indicators in patients presenting with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema treated with CPAP: it's not the acid that matters, it's back to basics Dominik Schlosshan, Mark Elliott Critical Care 2010, 14:1009 (3 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Trach tubes designed to maximize safety may increase risk to ventilated patients John McCracken, David Leasa Critical Care 2010, 14:1008 (8 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Open the lung with high-frequency oscillation ventilation or conventional mechanical ventilation? It may not matter! Vito Fanelli, Sangeeta Mehta Critical Care 2010, 14:1010 (9 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Increased complexity of vasopressin's vascular actions Donald W Landry, Juan A Oliver Critical Care 2010, 14:1011 (13 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Beta 2 antagonism in acute respiratory failure Rob Sweeney, PJ Devereaux, Daniel F McAuley Critical Care 2010, 14:1012 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Statins STAT for (over)ventilated patients? Wolfgang M Kuebler Critical Care 2010, 14:1014 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Hypercapnic acidosis in lung injury - from 'permissive' to 'therapeutic' Marloes M Ijland, Leo M Heunks, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2010, 14:137 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - metabolism Vincent Huberlant, Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2010, 14:238 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - shock Wolfgang Stahl, Hendrik Bracht, Peter Radermacher, Jörg Thomas Critical Care 2010, 14:239 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - infection Stephan Harbarth, Thomas Haustein Critical Care 2010, 14:240 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - nephrology Zaccaria Ricci, Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2010, 14:241 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - cardiac arrest, trauma and disasters Jeffery C Metzger, Alexander L Eastman, Paul E Pepe Critical Care 2010, 14:242 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Therapeutic management of invasive candidiasis in the intensive care unit Matteo Bassetti, Małgorzata Mikulska, Claudio Viscoli Critical Care 2010, 14:244 (1 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Guyton - the role of mean circulatory filling pressure and right atrial pressure in controlling cardiac output William R Henderson, Donald EG Griesdale, Keith R Walley, A William Sheel Critical Care 2010, 14:243 (1 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: The ABC of weaning failure - a structured approach Leo M Heunks, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2010, 14:245 (8 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis acute exacerbations - unravelling Ariadne's thread Spyros A Papiris, Effrosyni D Manali, Likurgos Kolilekas, Konstantinos Kagouridis, Christina Triantafillidou, Iraklis Tsangaris, Charis Roussos Critical Care 2010, 14:246 (22 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique The esophagus ... not just for food anymore? Matthew Zaccheo, Eric B Milbrandt, Arthur Boujoukos Critical Care 2010, 14:326 (5 November 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Etomidate and adrenal insufficiency: the controversy continues Alyssa Majesko, Joseph M Darby Critical Care 2010, 14:338 (9 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Pushing the envelope to reduce sedation in critically ill patients Olufunmilayo Ogundele, Sachin Yende Critical Care 2010, 14:339 (9 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Journal club critique Anemia in the ICU: are your patients needin' erythropoetin? David Hecht, Arthur Boujoukos Critical Care 2010, 14:332 (17 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique How soon to start: aspirin resumption after upper gastrointestinal bleed? Rebecca Gooch, Marie Baldisseri Critical Care 2010, 14:331 (20 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Core Topics in Thoracic Anesthesia Timothy Evans Critical Care 2010, 14:333 (17 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Cost-consequence analysis of remifentanil-based analgo-sedation vs. conventional analgesia and sedation for patients on mechanical ventilation in the Netherlands Maiwenn J Al, Leona Hakkaart, Siok Swan Tan, Jan Bakker Critical Care 2010, 14:R195 (1 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Acidemia does not affect outcomes of patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema treated with continuous positive airway pressure Stefano Aliberti, Federico Piffer, Anna Maria Brambilla, Angelo A Bignamini, Valentina D Rosti, Tommaso Maraffi, Valter Monzani, Roberto Cosentini Critical Care 2010, 14:R196 (1 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Increased HMGB1 expression and release by mononuclear cells following surgical/anesthesia trauma Valeria Manganelli, Michele Signore, Ilaria Pacini, Roberta Misasi, Guglielmo Tellan, Tina Garofalo, Emanuela Lococo, Piero Chirletti, Maurizio Sorice, Giovanna Delogu Critical Care 2010, 14:R197 (2 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Effect of oral beta-blocker on short and long-term mortality in patients with acute respiratory failure: results from the BASEL-II-ICU study Markus Noveanu, Tobias Breidthardt, Tobias Reichlin, Etienne Gayat, Mihael Potocki, Hans Pargger, Antje Heise, Julia Meissner, Raphael Twerenbold, Natalia Muravitskaya, Alexandre Mebazaa, Christian Mueller Critical Care 2010, 14:R198 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Patients with acute respiratory failure were found to have a lower risk of both in-hospital and one-year mortality if administered with oral beta-blockers upon admission to hospital.
	Research Collaborative effects of bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation and prehospital advanced cardiac life support by physicians on survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a nationwide population-based observational study Hideo Yasunaga, Hiromasa Horiguchi, Seizan Tanabe, Manabu Akahane, Toshio Ogawa, Soichi Koike, Tomoaki Imamura Critical Care 2010, 14:R199 (4 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Role of selective V₂-receptor-antagonism in septic shock: a randomized, controlled, experimental study Sebastian Rehberg, Christian Ertmer, Matthias Lange, Andrea Morelli, Elbert Whorton, Martin Dünser, Anne-Katrin Strohhäcker, Erik Lipke, Tim G Kampmeier, Hugo Van Aken, Daniel L Traber, Martin Westphal Critical Care 2010, 14:R200 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mechanisms of leukocyte distribution during sepsis: an experimental study on the interdependence of cell activation, shear stress and endothelial injury Annette Ploppa, Volker Schmidt, Andreas Hientz, Joerg Reutershan, Helene A Haeberle, Boris Nohé Critical Care 2010, 14:R201 (8 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Differences in organ dysfunctions between neonates and older children: a prospective, observational, multicenter study Nawar Bestati, Stéphane Leteurtre, Alain Duhamel, François Proulx, Bruno Grandbastien, Jacques Lacroix, Francis Leclerc Critical Care 2010, 14:R202 (9 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Clinical aspects and cytokine response in severe H1N1 influenza A virus infection Natalia Hagau, Adriana Slavcovici, Daniel N Gonganau, Simona Oltean, Dan S Dirzu, Erika S Brezoszki, Mihaela Maxim, Constantin Ciuce, Monica Mlesnite, Rodica L Gavrus, Carmen Laslo, Radu Hagau, Magda Petrescu, Daniela M Studnicska Critical Care 2010, 14:R203 (9 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Nitroglycerin can facilitate weaning of difficult-to-wean chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a prospective interventional non-randomized study Christina Routsi, Ioannis Stanopoulos, Epaminondas Zakynthinos, Panagiotis Politis, Vassilios Papas, Demetrios Zervakis, Spyros Zakynthinos Critical Care 2010, 14:R204 (15 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Predictive value of procalcitonin decrease in patients with severe sepsis: a prospective observational study Sari Karlsson, Milja Heikkinen, Ville Pettilä, Seija Alila, Sari Väisänen, Kari Pulkki, Elina Kolho, Esko Ruokonen, the Finnsepsis Study Group Critical Care 2010, 14:R205 (15 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Procalcitonin reflects bacteremia and bacterial load in urosepsis syndrome: a prospective observational study Cees van Nieuwkoop, Tobias N Bonten, Jan W van't Wout, Ed J Kuijper, Geert H Groeneveld, Martin J Becker, Ted Koster, G Wattel-Louis, Nathalie M Delfos, Hans C Ablij, Eliane MS Leyten, Jaap T van Dissel Critical Care 2010, 14:R206 (17 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Acute pancreatitis with organ dysfunction associates with abnormal blood lymphocyte signaling: controlled laboratory study Jani Oiva, Harri Mustonen, Marja-Leena Kylänpää, Lea Kyhälä, Krista Kuuliala, Sanna Siitonen, Esko Kemppainen, Pauli Puolakkainen, Heikki Repo Critical Care 2010, 14:R207 (18 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Lack of recovery in monocyte human leukocyte antigen-DR expression is independently associated with the development of sepsis after major trauma Aurélie Cheron, Bernard Floccard, Bernard Allaouchiche, Caroline Guignant, Françoise Poitevin, Christophe Malcus, Jullien Crozon, Alexandre Faure, Christian Guillaume, Guillaume Marcotte, Alexandre Vulliez, Olivier Monneuse, Guillaume Monneret Critical Care 2010, 14:R208 (19 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Validation of a new transpulmonary thermodilution system to assess global end-diastolic volume and extravascular lung water Karim Bendjelid, Raphael Giraud, Nils Siegenthaler, Frederic Michard Critical Care 2010, 14:R209 (23 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Delirium epidemiology in critical care (DECCA): an international study Jorge I Salluh, Márcio Soares, José M Teles, Daniel Ceraso, Nestor Raimondi, Victor S Nava, Patrícia Blasquez, Sebastian Ugarte, Carlos Ibanez-Guzman, José V Centeno, Manuel Laca, Gustavo Grecco, Edgar Jimenez, Susana Árias-Rivera, Carmelo Duenas, Marcelo G Rocha, The DECCA (Delirium Epidemiology in Critical Care) Study Group Critical Care 2010, 14:R210 (23 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research Post-hypothermic cardiac left ventricular systolic dysfunction after rewarming in an intact pig model Ole Magnus Filseth, Ole-Jakob How, Timofei Kondratiev, Tor Magne Gamst, Torkjel Tveita Critical Care 2010, 14:R211 (23 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Cross-comparison of cardiac output trending accuracy of LiDCO, PiCCO, FloTrac and pulmonary artery catheters Mehrnaz Hadian, Hyung Kook Kim, Donald A Severyn, Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2010, 14:R212 (23 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Copeptin and risk stratification in patients with acute dyspnea Mihael Potocki, Tobias Breidthardt, Alexandra Mueller, Tobias Reichlin, Thenral Socrates, Nisha Arenja, Miriam Reiter, Nils G Morgenthaler, Andreas Bergmann, Markus Noveanu, Peter T Buser, Christian Mueller Critical Care 2010, 14:R213 (24 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Temporal increase of platelet mitochondrial respiration is negatively associated with clinical outcome in patients with sepsis Fredrik Sjövall, Saori Morota, Magnus J Hansson, Hans Friberg, Erich Gnaiger, Eskil Elmér Critical Care 2010, 14:R214 (24 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The value of correlation of serum 20S proteasome concentration and percentage of lymphocytic apoptosis in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study Ayman A Yousef, Ghada A Suliman, Maaly M Mabrouk Critical Care 2010, 14:R215 (25 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Acute fluid shifts influence the assessment of serum vitamin D status in critically ill patients Anand Krishnan, Judith Ochola, Julie Mundy, Mark Jones, Peter Kruger, Emma Duncan, Bala Venkatesh Critical Care 2010, 14:R216 (26 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Recombinant human activated protein C attenuates cardiovascular and microcirculatory dysfunction in acute lung injury and septic shock Marc O Maybauer, Dirk M Maybauer, John F Fraser, Csaba Szabo, Martin Westphal, Levente Kiss, Eszter M Horvath, Yoshimitsu Nakano, David N Herndon, Lillian D Traber, Daniel L Traber Critical Care 2010, 14:R217 (26 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Surgical intensive care unit clinician estimates of the adequacy of communication regarding patient prognosis Rebecca A Aslakson, Rhonda Wyskiel, Dauryne Shaeffer, Marylou Zyra, Nita Ahuja, Judith E Nelson, Peter J Pronovost Critical Care 2010, 14:R218 (29 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research No agreement of mixed venous and central venous saturation in sepsis, independent of sepsis origin Paul A van Beest, Jan van Ingen, E Christiaan Boerma, Nicole D Holman, Henk Groen, Matty Koopmans, Peter E Spronk, Michael A Kuiper Critical Care 2010, 14:R219 (29 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research PD-L1 blockade improves survival in experimental sepsis by inhibiting lymphocyte apoptosis and reversing monocyte dysfunction Yan Zhang, Ying Zhou, Jingsheng Lou, Jinbao Li, Lulong Bo, Keming Zhu, Xiaojian Wan, Xiaoming Deng, Zailong Cai Critical Care 2010, 14:R220 (30 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Renal replacement therapy is an independent risk factor for mortality in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury Monique M Elseviers, Robert L Lins, Patricia Van der Niepen, Eric Hoste, Manu L Malbrain, Pierre Damas, Jacques Devriendt, the SHARF investigators Critical Care 2010, 14:R221 (1 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The use of mannan antigen and anti-mannan antibodies in the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis: recommendations from the Third European Conference on Infections in Leukemia Małgorzata Mikulska, Thierry Calandra, Maurizio Sanguinetti, Daniel Poulain, Claudio Viscoli, the Third European Conference on Infections in Leukemia Group Critical Care 2010, 14:R222 (8 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Inhibition of lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 reduces leukocyte adhesion within the intestinal microcirculation in experimental endotoxemia in rats Martin Landsberger, Juan Zhou, Sebastian Wilk, Corinna Thaumüller, Dragan Pavlovic, Marion Otto, Sara Whynot, Orlando Hung, Michael F Murphy, Vladimir Cerny, Stephan B Felix, Christian Lehmann Critical Care 2010, 14:R223 (10 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mean glucose during ICU admission is related to mortality by a U-shaped curve in surgical and medical patients: a retrospective cohort study Sarah E Siegelaar, Jeroen Hermanides, Heleen M Oudemans-van Straaten, Peter HJ van der Voort, Robert J Bosman, Durk F Zandstra, J Hans DeVries Critical Care 2010, 14:R224 (10 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research De-escalation as part of a global strategy of empiric antibiotherapy management. A retrospective study in a medico-surgical intensive care unit Jérôme Morel, Julie Casoetto, Richard Jospé, Gérald Aubert, Raphael Terrana, Alain Dumont, Serge Molliex, Christian Auboyer Critical Care 2010, 14:R225 (17 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Outcome of severe lactic acidosis associated with metformin accumulation Sigrun Friesecke, Peter Abel, Markus Roser, Stephan B Felix, Soeren Runge Critical Care 2010, 14:R226 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Common NFKBIL2 polymorphisms and susceptibility to pneumococcal disease: a genetic association study Stephen J Chapman, Chiea C Khor, Fredrik O Vannberg, Anna Rautanen, Andrew Walley, Shelley Segal, Catrin E Moore, Robert JO Davies, Nicholas P Day, Norbert Peshu, Derrick W Crook, James A Berkley, Thomas N Williams, J Scott, Adrian VS Hill Critical Care 2010, 14:R227 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research End-of-life decisions in Greek intensive care units: a multicenter cohort study Georgios Kranidiotis, Vasiliki Gerovasili, Athanasios Tasoulis, Elli Tripodaki, Ioannis Vasileiadis, Eleni Magira, Vasiliki Markaki, Christina Routsi, Athanasios Prekates, Theodoros Kyprianou, Phyllis-Maria Clouva-Molyvdas, Georgios Georgiadis, Ioannis Floros, Andreas Karabinis, Serafim Nanas Critical Care 2010, 14:R228 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Randomized trial evaluating serial protein C levels in severe sepsis patients treated with variable doses of drotrecogin alfa (activated) Andrew F Shorr, Jonathan M Janes, Antonio Artigas, Jyrki Tenhunen, Duncan LA Wyncoll, Emmanuelle Mercier, Bruno Francois, Jean-Louis Vincent, Burkhard Vangerow, Darell Heiselman, Amy G Leishman, Yajun E Zhu, Konrad Reinhart, the RESPOND investigators Critical Care 2010, 14:R229 (21 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Relationship between alcohol use disorders, cortisol concentrations, and cytokine levels in patients with sepsis Marjolein de Wit, Gregory K Wiaterek, Nicole D Gray, Keith E Goulet, Al M Best, John N Clore, Lori B Sweeney Critical Care 2010, 14:R230 (22 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Pre-hospital cooling of patients following cardiac arrest is effective using even low volumes of cold saline Roman Škulec, Anatolij Truhlář, Jana Šeblová, Pavel Dostál, Vladimír Černý Critical Care 2010, 14:R231 (22 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Levosimendan for resuscitating the microcirculation in patients with septic shock: a randomized controlled study Andrea Morelli, Abele Donati, Christian Ertmer, Sebastian Rehberg, Matthias Lange, Alessandra Orecchioni, Valeria Cecchini, Giovanni Landoni, Paolo Pelaia, Paolo Pietropaoli, Hugo Van Aken, Jean-Louis Teboul, Can Ince, Martin Westphal Critical Care 2010, 14:R232 (23 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Lack of effect of glutamine administration to boost the innate immune system response in trauma patients in the intensive care unit Jon Pérez-Bárcena, Catalina Crespí, Verónica Regueiro, Pedro Marsé, Joan M Raurich, Jordi Ibáñez, Abelardo García de Lorenzo-Mateos, José A Bengoechea Critical Care 2010, 14:R233 (24 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Hydrogen inhalation ameliorates ventilator-induced lung injury Chien-Sheng Huang, Tomohiro Kawamura, Sungsoo Lee, Naobumi Tochigi, Norihisa Shigemura, Bettina M Buchholz, John D Kloke, Timothy R Billiar, Yoshiya Toyoda, Atsunori Nakao Critical Care 2010, 14:R234 (25 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Ventilator-induced lung injury, a major cause of mortality and morbidity in intensive care unit patients, was ameliorated by hydrogen ventilation in mice due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
	Research Respiratory support withdrawal in intensive care units: families, physicians and nurses views on two hypothetical clinical scenarios Renata RL Fumis, Daniel Deheinzelin Critical Care 2010, 14:R235 (29 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Earthquake-related versus non-earthquake-related injuries in spinal injury patients: differentiation with multidetector computed tomography Zhi-hui Dong, Zhi-gang Yang, Tian-wu Chen, Zhi-gang Chu, Qi-ling Wang, Wen Deng, Joseph C Denor Critical Care 2010, 14:R236 (29 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Genome-wide transcription profiling of human sepsis: a systematic review Benjamin M Tang, Stephen J Huang, Anthony S McLean Critical Care 2010, 14:R237 (29 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research High serum cortisol level is associated with increased risk of delirium after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a prospective cohort study Dong-Liang Mu, Dong-Xin Wang, Li-Huan Li, Guo-Jin Shan, Jun Li, Qin-Jun Yu, Chun-Xia Shi Critical Care 2010, 14:R238 (30 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Reappraising the concept of massive transfusion in trauma Simon J Stanworth, Timothy P Morris, Christine Gaarder, J Carel Goslings, Marc Maegele, Mitchell J Cohen, Thomas C König, Ross A Davenport, Jean-Francois Pittet, Pär I Johansson, Shubha Allard, Tony Johnson, Karim Brohi Critical Care 2010, 14:R239 (30 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentration to distinguish bacterial from aseptic meningitis: a systemic review and meta-analysis Nguyen T Huy, Nguyen TH Thao, Doan TN Diep, Mihoko Kikuchi, Javier Zamora, Kenji Hirayama Critical Care 2010, 14:R240 (31 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Early norepinephrine resuscitation of life-threatening hypotensive septic shock: it can do the job, but at what cost? Eric Kipnis, Benoit Vallet Critical Care 2010, 14:450 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Using pulse pressure variation or stroke volume variation to diagnose right ventricular failure? Frederic Michard, Guy Richards, Matthieu Biais, Marcel Lopes, Jose Auler Critical Care 2010, 14:451 (24 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter The long-term metabolic outcomes of dysglycemia during critical illness Lavi Oud Critical Care 2010, 14:452 (2 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Additional bad news from regulatory T cells in sepsis Guillaume Monneret, Fabienne Venet Critical Care 2010, 14:453 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 14 Issue 6
	Comment
	Editorial In memoriam - Xavier Leverve Jean-Charles Preiser, René Chioléro, Sergio Ruiz-Santana Critical Care 2010, 14:1013 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Viewpoint Critical illness-induced dysglycaemia: diabetes and beyond Fang Smith, Ann M Sheehy, Jean-Louis Vincent, Douglas B Coursin Critical Care 2010, 14:327 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Viewpoint Intensive insulin therapy to control hyperglycemia in the critically ill: a look back at the evidence shapes the challenges ahead James Krinsley, Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2010, 14:330 (8 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Preventing severe hypoxia during emergent intubation: is nasopharyngeal oxygenation the answer? Lynn P Roppolo, Jane G Wigginton Critical Care 2010, 14:1005 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Rational or rationalized choices in fluid resuscitation? Jenny Han, Greg S Martin Critical Care 2010, 14:1006 (9 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary What procalcitonin brings to management of sepsis in the ICU Michel Wolff, Lila Bouadma Critical Care 2010, 14:1007 (1 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Prognostic indicators in patients presenting with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema treated with CPAP: it's not the acid that matters, it's back to basics Dominik Schlosshan, Mark Elliott Critical Care 2010, 14:1009 (3 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Trach tubes designed to maximize safety may increase risk to ventilated patients John McCracken, David Leasa Critical Care 2010, 14:1008 (8 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Open the lung with high-frequency oscillation ventilation or conventional mechanical ventilation? It may not matter! Vito Fanelli, Sangeeta Mehta Critical Care 2010, 14:1010 (9 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Increased complexity of vasopressin's vascular actions Donald W Landry, Juan A Oliver Critical Care 2010, 14:1011 (13 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Beta 2 antagonism in acute respiratory failure Rob Sweeney, PJ Devereaux, Daniel F McAuley Critical Care 2010, 14:1012 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Statins STAT for (over)ventilated patients? Wolfgang M Kuebler Critical Care 2010, 14:1014 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Hypercapnic acidosis in lung injury - from 'permissive' to 'therapeutic' Marloes M Ijland, Leo M Heunks, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2010, 14:137 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - metabolism Vincent Huberlant, Jean-Charles Preiser Critical Care 2010, 14:238 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - shock Wolfgang Stahl, Hendrik Bracht, Peter Radermacher, Jörg Thomas Critical Care 2010, 14:239 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - infection Stephan Harbarth, Thomas Haustein Critical Care 2010, 14:240 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - nephrology Zaccaria Ricci, Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2010, 14:241 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Year in review 2009: Critical Care - cardiac arrest, trauma and disasters Jeffery C Metzger, Alexander L Eastman, Paul E Pepe Critical Care 2010, 14:242 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Therapeutic management of invasive candidiasis in the intensive care unit Matteo Bassetti, Małgorzata Mikulska, Claudio Viscoli Critical Care 2010, 14:244 (1 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Guyton - the role of mean circulatory filling pressure and right atrial pressure in controlling cardiac output William R Henderson, Donald EG Griesdale, Keith R Walley, A William Sheel Critical Care 2010, 14:243 (1 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: The ABC of weaning failure - a structured approach Leo M Heunks, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2010, 14:245 (8 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis acute exacerbations - unravelling Ariadne's thread Spyros A Papiris, Effrosyni D Manali, Likurgos Kolilekas, Konstantinos Kagouridis, Christina Triantafillidou, Iraklis Tsangaris, Charis Roussos Critical Care 2010, 14:246 (22 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Report
	Journal club critique The esophagus ... not just for food anymore? Matthew Zaccheo, Eric B Milbrandt, Arthur Boujoukos Critical Care 2010, 14:326 (5 November 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Etomidate and adrenal insufficiency: the controversy continues Alyssa Majesko, Joseph M Darby Critical Care 2010, 14:338 (9 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique Pushing the envelope to reduce sedation in critically ill patients Olufunmilayo Ogundele, Sachin Yende Critical Care 2010, 14:339 (9 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Journal club critique Anemia in the ICU: are your patients needin' erythropoetin? David Hecht, Arthur Boujoukos Critical Care 2010, 14:332 (17 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Journal club critique How soon to start: aspirin resumption after upper gastrointestinal bleed? Rebecca Gooch, Marie Baldisseri Critical Care 2010, 14:331 (20 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Book report Core Topics in Thoracic Anesthesia Timothy Evans Critical Care 2010, 14:333 (17 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Cost-consequence analysis of remifentanil-based analgo-sedation vs. conventional analgesia and sedation for patients on mechanical ventilation in the Netherlands Maiwenn J Al, Leona Hakkaart, Siok Swan Tan, Jan Bakker Critical Care 2010, 14:R195 (1 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Acidemia does not affect outcomes of patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema treated with continuous positive airway pressure Stefano Aliberti, Federico Piffer, Anna Maria Brambilla, Angelo A Bignamini, Valentina D Rosti, Tommaso Maraffi, Valter Monzani, Roberto Cosentini Critical Care 2010, 14:R196 (1 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Increased HMGB1 expression and release by mononuclear cells following surgical/anesthesia trauma Valeria Manganelli, Michele Signore, Ilaria Pacini, Roberta Misasi, Guglielmo Tellan, Tina Garofalo, Emanuela Lococo, Piero Chirletti, Maurizio Sorice, Giovanna Delogu Critical Care 2010, 14:R197 (2 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Effect of oral beta-blocker on short and long-term mortality in patients with acute respiratory failure: results from the BASEL-II-ICU study Markus Noveanu, Tobias Breidthardt, Tobias Reichlin, Etienne Gayat, Mihael Potocki, Hans Pargger, Antje Heise, Julia Meissner, Raphael Twerenbold, Natalia Muravitskaya, Alexandre Mebazaa, Christian Mueller Critical Care 2010, 14:R198 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Patients with acute respiratory failure were found to have a lower risk of both in-hospital and one-year mortality if administered with oral beta-blockers upon admission to hospital.
	Research Collaborative effects of bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation and prehospital advanced cardiac life support by physicians on survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a nationwide population-based observational study Hideo Yasunaga, Hiromasa Horiguchi, Seizan Tanabe, Manabu Akahane, Toshio Ogawa, Soichi Koike, Tomoaki Imamura Critical Care 2010, 14:R199 (4 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Role of selective V₂-receptor-antagonism in septic shock: a randomized, controlled, experimental study Sebastian Rehberg, Christian Ertmer, Matthias Lange, Andrea Morelli, Elbert Whorton, Martin Dünser, Anne-Katrin Strohhäcker, Erik Lipke, Tim G Kampmeier, Hugo Van Aken, Daniel L Traber, Martin Westphal Critical Care 2010, 14:R200 (5 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mechanisms of leukocyte distribution during sepsis: an experimental study on the interdependence of cell activation, shear stress and endothelial injury Annette Ploppa, Volker Schmidt, Andreas Hientz, Joerg Reutershan, Helene A Haeberle, Boris Nohé Critical Care 2010, 14:R201 (8 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Differences in organ dysfunctions between neonates and older children: a prospective, observational, multicenter study Nawar Bestati, Stéphane Leteurtre, Alain Duhamel, François Proulx, Bruno Grandbastien, Jacques Lacroix, Francis Leclerc Critical Care 2010, 14:R202 (9 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Clinical aspects and cytokine response in severe H1N1 influenza A virus infection Natalia Hagau, Adriana Slavcovici, Daniel N Gonganau, Simona Oltean, Dan S Dirzu, Erika S Brezoszki, Mihaela Maxim, Constantin Ciuce, Monica Mlesnite, Rodica L Gavrus, Carmen Laslo, Radu Hagau, Magda Petrescu, Daniela M Studnicska Critical Care 2010, 14:R203 (9 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Nitroglycerin can facilitate weaning of difficult-to-wean chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a prospective interventional non-randomized study Christina Routsi, Ioannis Stanopoulos, Epaminondas Zakynthinos, Panagiotis Politis, Vassilios Papas, Demetrios Zervakis, Spyros Zakynthinos Critical Care 2010, 14:R204 (15 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Predictive value of procalcitonin decrease in patients with severe sepsis: a prospective observational study Sari Karlsson, Milja Heikkinen, Ville Pettilä, Seija Alila, Sari Väisänen, Kari Pulkki, Elina Kolho, Esko Ruokonen, the Finnsepsis Study Group Critical Care 2010, 14:R205 (15 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Procalcitonin reflects bacteremia and bacterial load in urosepsis syndrome: a prospective observational study Cees van Nieuwkoop, Tobias N Bonten, Jan W van't Wout, Ed J Kuijper, Geert H Groeneveld, Martin J Becker, Ted Koster, G Wattel-Louis, Nathalie M Delfos, Hans C Ablij, Eliane MS Leyten, Jaap T van Dissel Critical Care 2010, 14:R206 (17 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Acute pancreatitis with organ dysfunction associates with abnormal blood lymphocyte signaling: controlled laboratory study Jani Oiva, Harri Mustonen, Marja-Leena Kylänpää, Lea Kyhälä, Krista Kuuliala, Sanna Siitonen, Esko Kemppainen, Pauli Puolakkainen, Heikki Repo Critical Care 2010, 14:R207 (18 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Lack of recovery in monocyte human leukocyte antigen-DR expression is independently associated with the development of sepsis after major trauma Aurélie Cheron, Bernard Floccard, Bernard Allaouchiche, Caroline Guignant, Françoise Poitevin, Christophe Malcus, Jullien Crozon, Alexandre Faure, Christian Guillaume, Guillaume Marcotte, Alexandre Vulliez, Olivier Monneuse, Guillaume Monneret Critical Care 2010, 14:R208 (19 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Validation of a new transpulmonary thermodilution system to assess global end-diastolic volume and extravascular lung water Karim Bendjelid, Raphael Giraud, Nils Siegenthaler, Frederic Michard Critical Care 2010, 14:R209 (23 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Delirium epidemiology in critical care (DECCA): an international study Jorge I Salluh, Márcio Soares, José M Teles, Daniel Ceraso, Nestor Raimondi, Victor S Nava, Patrícia Blasquez, Sebastian Ugarte, Carlos Ibanez-Guzman, José V Centeno, Manuel Laca, Gustavo Grecco, Edgar Jimenez, Susana Árias-Rivera, Carmelo Duenas, Marcelo G Rocha, The DECCA (Delirium Epidemiology in Critical Care) Study Group Critical Care 2010, 14:R210 (23 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research Post-hypothermic cardiac left ventricular systolic dysfunction after rewarming in an intact pig model Ole Magnus Filseth, Ole-Jakob How, Timofei Kondratiev, Tor Magne Gamst, Torkjel Tveita Critical Care 2010, 14:R211 (23 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Cross-comparison of cardiac output trending accuracy of LiDCO, PiCCO, FloTrac and pulmonary artery catheters Mehrnaz Hadian, Hyung Kook Kim, Donald A Severyn, Michael R Pinsky Critical Care 2010, 14:R212 (23 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Copeptin and risk stratification in patients with acute dyspnea Mihael Potocki, Tobias Breidthardt, Alexandra Mueller, Tobias Reichlin, Thenral Socrates, Nisha Arenja, Miriam Reiter, Nils G Morgenthaler, Andreas Bergmann, Markus Noveanu, Peter T Buser, Christian Mueller Critical Care 2010, 14:R213 (24 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Temporal increase of platelet mitochondrial respiration is negatively associated with clinical outcome in patients with sepsis Fredrik Sjövall, Saori Morota, Magnus J Hansson, Hans Friberg, Erich Gnaiger, Eskil Elmér Critical Care 2010, 14:R214 (24 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The value of correlation of serum 20S proteasome concentration and percentage of lymphocytic apoptosis in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study Ayman A Yousef, Ghada A Suliman, Maaly M Mabrouk Critical Care 2010, 14:R215 (25 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Acute fluid shifts influence the assessment of serum vitamin D status in critically ill patients Anand Krishnan, Judith Ochola, Julie Mundy, Mark Jones, Peter Kruger, Emma Duncan, Bala Venkatesh Critical Care 2010, 14:R216 (26 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Recombinant human activated protein C attenuates cardiovascular and microcirculatory dysfunction in acute lung injury and septic shock Marc O Maybauer, Dirk M Maybauer, John F Fraser, Csaba Szabo, Martin Westphal, Levente Kiss, Eszter M Horvath, Yoshimitsu Nakano, David N Herndon, Lillian D Traber, Daniel L Traber Critical Care 2010, 14:R217 (26 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Surgical intensive care unit clinician estimates of the adequacy of communication regarding patient prognosis Rebecca A Aslakson, Rhonda Wyskiel, Dauryne Shaeffer, Marylou Zyra, Nita Ahuja, Judith E Nelson, Peter J Pronovost Critical Care 2010, 14:R218 (29 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research No agreement of mixed venous and central venous saturation in sepsis, independent of sepsis origin Paul A van Beest, Jan van Ingen, E Christiaan Boerma, Nicole D Holman, Henk Groen, Matty Koopmans, Peter E Spronk, Michael A Kuiper Critical Care 2010, 14:R219 (29 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000
	Research PD-L1 blockade improves survival in experimental sepsis by inhibiting lymphocyte apoptosis and reversing monocyte dysfunction Yan Zhang, Ying Zhou, Jingsheng Lou, Jinbao Li, Lulong Bo, Keming Zhu, Xiaojian Wan, Xiaoming Deng, Zailong Cai Critical Care 2010, 14:R220 (30 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Renal replacement therapy is an independent risk factor for mortality in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury Monique M Elseviers, Robert L Lins, Patricia Van der Niepen, Eric Hoste, Manu L Malbrain, Pierre Damas, Jacques Devriendt, the SHARF investigators Critical Care 2010, 14:R221 (1 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The use of mannan antigen and anti-mannan antibodies in the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis: recommendations from the Third European Conference on Infections in Leukemia Małgorzata Mikulska, Thierry Calandra, Maurizio Sanguinetti, Daniel Poulain, Claudio Viscoli, the Third European Conference on Infections in Leukemia Group Critical Care 2010, 14:R222 (8 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Inhibition of lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 reduces leukocyte adhesion within the intestinal microcirculation in experimental endotoxemia in rats Martin Landsberger, Juan Zhou, Sebastian Wilk, Corinna Thaumüller, Dragan Pavlovic, Marion Otto, Sara Whynot, Orlando Hung, Michael F Murphy, Vladimir Cerny, Stephan B Felix, Christian Lehmann Critical Care 2010, 14:R223 (10 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mean glucose during ICU admission is related to mortality by a U-shaped curve in surgical and medical patients: a retrospective cohort study Sarah E Siegelaar, Jeroen Hermanides, Heleen M Oudemans-van Straaten, Peter HJ van der Voort, Robert J Bosman, Durk F Zandstra, J Hans DeVries Critical Care 2010, 14:R224 (10 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research De-escalation as part of a global strategy of empiric antibiotherapy management. A retrospective study in a medico-surgical intensive care unit Jérôme Morel, Julie Casoetto, Richard Jospé, Gérald Aubert, Raphael Terrana, Alain Dumont, Serge Molliex, Christian Auboyer Critical Care 2010, 14:R225 (17 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Outcome of severe lactic acidosis associated with metformin accumulation Sigrun Friesecke, Peter Abel, Markus Roser, Stephan B Felix, Soeren Runge Critical Care 2010, 14:R226 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Common NFKBIL2 polymorphisms and susceptibility to pneumococcal disease: a genetic association study Stephen J Chapman, Chiea C Khor, Fredrik O Vannberg, Anna Rautanen, Andrew Walley, Shelley Segal, Catrin E Moore, Robert JO Davies, Nicholas P Day, Norbert Peshu, Derrick W Crook, James A Berkley, Thomas N Williams, J Scott, Adrian VS Hill Critical Care 2010, 14:R227 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research End-of-life decisions in Greek intensive care units: a multicenter cohort study Georgios Kranidiotis, Vasiliki Gerovasili, Athanasios Tasoulis, Elli Tripodaki, Ioannis Vasileiadis, Eleni Magira, Vasiliki Markaki, Christina Routsi, Athanasios Prekates, Theodoros Kyprianou, Phyllis-Maria Clouva-Molyvdas, Georgios Georgiadis, Ioannis Floros, Andreas Karabinis, Serafim Nanas Critical Care 2010, 14:R228 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Randomized trial evaluating serial protein C levels in severe sepsis patients treated with variable doses of drotrecogin alfa (activated) Andrew F Shorr, Jonathan M Janes, Antonio Artigas, Jyrki Tenhunen, Duncan LA Wyncoll, Emmanuelle Mercier, Bruno Francois, Jean-Louis Vincent, Burkhard Vangerow, Darell Heiselman, Amy G Leishman, Yajun E Zhu, Konrad Reinhart, the RESPOND investigators Critical Care 2010, 14:R229 (21 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Relationship between alcohol use disorders, cortisol concentrations, and cytokine levels in patients with sepsis Marjolein de Wit, Gregory K Wiaterek, Nicole D Gray, Keith E Goulet, Al M Best, John N Clore, Lori B Sweeney Critical Care 2010, 14:R230 (22 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Pre-hospital cooling of patients following cardiac arrest is effective using even low volumes of cold saline Roman Škulec, Anatolij Truhlář, Jana Šeblová, Pavel Dostál, Vladimír Černý Critical Care 2010, 14:R231 (22 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Levosimendan for resuscitating the microcirculation in patients with septic shock: a randomized controlled study Andrea Morelli, Abele Donati, Christian Ertmer, Sebastian Rehberg, Matthias Lange, Alessandra Orecchioni, Valeria Cecchini, Giovanni Landoni, Paolo Pelaia, Paolo Pietropaoli, Hugo Van Aken, Jean-Louis Teboul, Can Ince, Martin Westphal Critical Care 2010, 14:R232 (23 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Lack of effect of glutamine administration to boost the innate immune system response in trauma patients in the intensive care unit Jon Pérez-Bárcena, Catalina Crespí, Verónica Regueiro, Pedro Marsé, Joan M Raurich, Jordi Ibáñez, Abelardo García de Lorenzo-Mateos, José A Bengoechea Critical Care 2010, 14:R233 (24 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Hydrogen inhalation ameliorates ventilator-induced lung injury Chien-Sheng Huang, Tomohiro Kawamura, Sungsoo Lee, Naobumi Tochigi, Norihisa Shigemura, Bettina M Buchholz, John D Kloke, Timothy R Billiar, Yoshiya Toyoda, Atsunori Nakao Critical Care 2010, 14:R234 (25 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Ventilator-induced lung injury, a major cause of mortality and morbidity in intensive care unit patients, was ameliorated by hydrogen ventilation in mice due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
	Research Respiratory support withdrawal in intensive care units: families, physicians and nurses views on two hypothetical clinical scenarios Renata RL Fumis, Daniel Deheinzelin Critical Care 2010, 14:R235 (29 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Earthquake-related versus non-earthquake-related injuries in spinal injury patients: differentiation with multidetector computed tomography Zhi-hui Dong, Zhi-gang Yang, Tian-wu Chen, Zhi-gang Chu, Qi-ling Wang, Wen Deng, Joseph C Denor Critical Care 2010, 14:R236 (29 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Genome-wide transcription profiling of human sepsis: a systematic review Benjamin M Tang, Stephen J Huang, Anthony S McLean Critical Care 2010, 14:R237 (29 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research High serum cortisol level is associated with increased risk of delirium after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a prospective cohort study Dong-Liang Mu, Dong-Xin Wang, Li-Huan Li, Guo-Jin Shan, Jun Li, Qin-Jun Yu, Chun-Xia Shi Critical Care 2010, 14:R238 (30 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Reappraising the concept of massive transfusion in trauma Simon J Stanworth, Timothy P Morris, Christine Gaarder, J Carel Goslings, Marc Maegele, Mitchell J Cohen, Thomas C König, Ross A Davenport, Jean-Francois Pittet, Pär I Johansson, Shubha Allard, Tony Johnson, Karim Brohi Critical Care 2010, 14:R239 (30 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentration to distinguish bacterial from aseptic meningitis: a systemic review and meta-analysis Nguyen T Huy, Nguyen TH Thao, Doan TN Diep, Mihoko Kikuchi, Javier Zamora, Kenji Hirayama Critical Care 2010, 14:R240 (31 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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	Letter Early norepinephrine resuscitation of life-threatening hypotensive septic shock: it can do the job, but at what cost? Eric Kipnis, Benoit Vallet Critical Care 2010, 14:450 (3 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Using pulse pressure variation or stroke volume variation to diagnose right ventricular failure? Frederic Michard, Guy Richards, Matthieu Biais, Marcel Lopes, Jose Auler Critical Care 2010, 14:451 (24 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter The long-term metabolic outcomes of dysglycemia during critical illness Lavi Oud Critical Care 2010, 14:452 (2 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Additional bad news from regulatory T cells in sepsis Guillaume Monneret, Fabienne Venet Critical Care 2010, 14:453 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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