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	Volume 15 Issue 3
	Comment
	Editorial In memoriam: Herbert Benzer Walter R Hasibeder, Norbert J Mutz Critical Care 2011, 15:165 (13 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Viewpoint Supplementary oxygen for nonhypoxemic patients: O₂much of a good thing? Steve Iscoe, Richard Beasley, Joseph A Fisher Critical Care 2011, 15:305 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Glucocorticoids in sepsis: dissecting facts from fiction Paul E Marik Critical Care 2011, 15:158 (6 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Care bundles: implementing evidence or common sense? Luigi Camporota, Stephen Brett Critical Care 2011, 15:159 (24 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The conundrum of persistent inappropriate use of frozen plasma Alan T Tinmouth, Lauralyn McIntyre Critical Care 2011, 15:160 (25 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Using lung ultrasound to differentiate patients in acute dyspnea in the prehospital emergency setting Joshua S Rempell, Vicki E Noble Critical Care 2011, 15:161 (26 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Is faster still better in therapeutic hypothermia? Daniel Howes, David W Messenger Critical Care 2011, 15:162 (1 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Peri-operative hemodynamic therapy: only large clinical trials can resolve our uncertainty Neil MacDonald, Rupert M Pearse Critical Care 2011, 15:122 (3 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Are we sedating more than just the brain? Nathan E Brummel, Timothy D Girard Critical Care 2011, 15:163 (7 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Totem and Taboo: Fluids in sepsis Andrew K Hilton, Rinaldo Bellomo Critical Care 2011, 15:164 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Hyperoxia after cardiac arrest may not increase ischemia-reperfusion injury Cornelia W Hoedemaekers, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2011, 15:166 (22 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The earthquake and tsunami - observations by Japanese physicians since the 11 March catastrophe Soichiro Nagamatsu, Tsuyoshi Maekawa, Yoshihito Ujike, Satoru Hashimoto, Nobuo Fuke, The Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine Critical Care 2011, 15:167 (28 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary In this insightful commentary the authors relate the events occurring immediately in the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami earlier this year, as seen by the physicians who were there.
	Commentary The lung and the brain: a dangerous cross-talk Paolo Pelosi, Patricia RM Rocco Critical Care 2011, 15:168 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Impact estimates of nosocomial bloodstream infection: looking from a different angle Dirk Vogelaers, Marie-Laurence Lambert, Stijn Blot Critical Care 2011, 15:169 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Contrast enhanced ultrasonography - a promising technique to assess renal perfusion in the ICU Antoine Schneider, Lynne Johnson, Mark Goodwin, Anthony Schelleman, Rinaldo Bellomo Critical Care 2011, 15:157 (6 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Fever in septic ICU patients - friend or foe? Yoann Launey, Nicolas Nesseler, Yannick Mallédant, Philippe Seguin Critical Care 2011, 15:222 (7 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Timing of renal replacement therapy Michael Joannidis, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2011, 15:223 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical Review: Gene-based therapies for ALI/ARDS: where are we now? James Devaney, Maya Contreras, John G Laffey Critical Care 2011, 15:224 (20 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Despite significant research into the area, several obstacles still prohibit the successful use of gene-based therapies in the lung, which limit the efficacy of these approaches.
	Research
	Research Positive end-expiratory pressure optimization with forced oscillation technique reduces ventilator induced lung injury: a controlled experimental study in pigs with saline lavage lung injury Peter Kostic, Emanuela Zannin, Marie Andersson Olerud, Pasquale P Pompilio, Göran Hedenstierna, Antonio Pedotti, Anders Larsson, Peter Frykholm, Raffaele L Dellaca Critical Care 2011, 15:R126 (28 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Sedation and renal impairment in critically ill patients: a post hoc analysis of a randomized trial Thomas Strøm, Rasmus R Johansen, Jens O Prahl, Palle Toft Critical Care 2011, 15:R119 (4 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Collapse-to-emergency medical service cardiopulmonary resuscitation interval and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest: a nationwide observational study Soichi Koike, Toshio Ogawa, Senzan Tanabe, Shinya Matsumoto, Manabu Akahane, Hideo Yasunaga, Hiromasa Horiguchi, Tomoaki Imamura Critical Care 2011, 15:R120 (5 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Deceased donor neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and delayed graft function after kidney transplantation: a prospective study Maria E Hollmen, Lauri E Kyllönen, Kaija A Inkinen, Martti LT Lalla, Jussi Merenmies, Kaija T Salmela Critical Care 2011, 15:R121 (5 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Impact of routine percutaneous coronary intervention after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation Pierrick Cronier, Philippe Vignon, Koceila Bouferrache, Philippe Aegerter, Cyril Charron, François Templier, Samuel Castro, Rami El Mahmoud, Cécile Lory, Nicolas Pichon, Olivier Dubourg, Antoine Vieillard-Baron Critical Care 2011, 15:R122 (11 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Treatment effects of recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin in patients with severe sepsis: a historical control study Kazuma Yamakawa, Satoshi Fujimi, Tomoyoshi Mohri, Hiroki Matsuda, Yasushi Nakamori, Tomoya Hirose, Osamu Tasaki, Hiroshi Ogura, Yasuyuki Kuwagata, Toshimitsu Hamasaki, Takeshi Shimazu Critical Care 2011, 15:R123 (11 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Injurious mechanical ventilation affects neuronal activation in ventilated rats María Quilez, Gemma Fuster, Jesús Villar, Carlos Flores, Octavi Martí-Sistac, Lluís Blanch, Josefina López-Aguilar Critical Care 2011, 15:R124 (13 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Prone position and recruitment manoeuvre: the combined effect improves oxygenation Gilles Rival, Cyrille Patry, Nathalie Floret, Jean Navellou, Evelyne Belle, Gilles Capellier Critical Care 2011, 15:R125 (16 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The added value of ordinal analysis in clinical trials: an example in traumatic brain injury Bob Roozenbeek, Hester F Lingsma, Pablo Perel, Phil Edwards, Ian Roberts, Gordon D Murray, Andrew IR Maas, Ewout W Steyerberg, the IMPACT (International Mission on Prognosis and Clinical Trial Design in Traumatic Brain Injury) Study Group and the CRASH (Corticosteroid Randomisation After Significant Head Injury) Trial Collaborators Critical Care 2011, 15:R127 (17 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Multiple-center evaluation of mortality associated with acute kidney injury in critically ill patients: a competing risks analysis Christophe Clec'h, Frédéric Gonzalez, Alexandre Lautrette, Molière Nguile-Makao, Maïté Garrouste-Orgeas, Samir Jamali, Dany Golgran-Toledano, Adrien Descorps-Declere, Frank Chemouni, Rebecca Hamidfar-Roy, Elie Azoulay, Jean-François Timsit Critical Care 2011, 15:R128 (17 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research C-reactive protein in critically ill cancer patients with sepsis: influence of neutropenia Pedro Póvoa, Vicente Souza-Dantas, Márcio Soares, Jorge IF Salluh Critical Care 2011, 15:R129 (19 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Insurance type and sepsis-associated hospitalizations and sepsis-associated mortality among US adults: A retrospective cohort study James M O'Brien, Bo Lu, Naeem A Ali, Deborah A Levine, Scott K Aberegg, Stanley Lemeshow Critical Care 2011, 15:R130 (23 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Hyperglycaemia and apoptosis of microglial cells in human septic shock Andrea Polito, Jean-Philippe Brouland, Raphael Porcher, Romain Sonneville, Shidasp Siami, Robert D Stevens, Céline Guidoux, Virginie Maxime, Geoffroy de la Grandmaison, Fabrice C Chrétien, Françoise Gray, Djillali Annane, Tarek Sharshar Critical Care 2011, 15:R131 (25 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Goal-directed haemodynamic therapy during elective total hip arthroplasty under regional anaesthesia Maurizio Cecconi, Nicola Fasano, Nicola Langiano, Michele Divella, Maria G Costa, Andrew Rhodes, Giorgio Rocca Critical Care 2011, 15:R132 (30 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A randomised controlled trial of an open lung strategy with staircase recruitment, titrated PEEP and targeted low airway pressures in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Carol L Hodgson, David V Tuxen, Andrew R Davies, Michael J Bailey, Alisa M Higgins, Anne E Holland, Jenny L Keating, David V Pilcher, Andrew J Westbrook, David J Cooper, Alistair D Nichol Critical Care 2011, 15:R133 (2 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Impact of timing of renal replacement therapy initiation on outcome of septic acute kidney injury Yu-Hsiang Chou, Tao-Min Huang, Vin-Cent Wu, Cheng-Yi Wang, Chih-Chung Shiao, Chun-Fu Lai, Hung-Bin Tsai, Chia-Ter Chao, Guang-Huar Young, Wei-Jei Wang, Tze-Wah Kao, Shuei-Liong Lin, Yin-Yi Han, Anne Chou, Tzu-Hsin Lin, Ya-Wen Yang, Yung-Ming Chen, Pi-Ru Tsai, Yu-Feng Lin, Jenq-Wen Huang, Wen-Chih Chiang, Nai-Kuan Chou, Wen-Je Ko, Kwan-Dun Wu, Tun-Jun Tsai, the NSARF Study Group Critical Care 2011, 15:R134 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Relation between mean arterial pressure and renal function in the early phase of shock: a prospective, explorative cohort study Julie Badin, Thierry Boulain, Stephan Ehrmann, Marie Skarzynski, Anne Bretagnol, Jennifer Buret, Dalila Benzekri-Lefevre, Emmanuelle Mercier, Isabelle Runge, Denis Garot, Armelle Mathonnet, Pierre-François Dequin, Dominique Perrotin Critical Care 2011, 15:R135 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Meningitis in adult patients with a negative direct cerebrospinal fluid examination: value of cytochemical markers for differential diagnosis Alain Viallon, Nicolas Desseigne, Olivier Marjollet, Albert Birynczyk, Mathieu Belin, Stephane Guyomarch, Jacques Borg, Bruno Pozetto, Jean Bertrand, Fabrice Zeni Critical Care 2011, 15:R136 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Recommended β-lactam regimens are inadequate in septic patients treated with continuous renal replacement therapy Lucie Seyler, Frédéric Cotton, Fabio Taccone, Daniel De Backer, Pascale Macours, Jean-Louis Vincent, Frédérique Jacobs Critical Care 2011, 15:R137 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Association between IL-32 genotypes and outcome in infection-associated acute lung injury John J Arcaroli, Nianjun Liu, Nengjun Yi, Edward Abraham Critical Care 2011, 15:R138 (7 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research A comparison of estimates of glomerular filtration in critically ill patients with augmented renal clearance João Baptista, Andrew A Udy, Eduardo Sousa, Jorge Pimentel, Lisa Wang, Jason A Roberts, Jeffrey Lipman Critical Care 2011, 15:R139 (8 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Levosimendan and mortality after coronary revascularisation: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Ritesh Maharaj, Victoria Metaxa Critical Care 2011, 15:R140 (8 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Endotoxemia in pediatric critical illness - a pilot study Shamik Dholakia, David Inwald, Helen Betts, Simon Nadel Critical Care 2011, 15:R141 (8 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Health-related quality of life and physical recovery after a critical illness: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of a home-based physical rehabilitation program Doug Elliott, Sharon McKinley, Jennifer Alison, Leanne M Aitken, Madeleine King, Gavin D Leslie, Patricia Kenny, Penny Taylor, Rachel Foley, Elizabeth Burmeister Critical Care 2011, 15:R142 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Critical care services and the H1N1 (2009) influenza epidemic in Australia and New Zealand in 2010: the impact of the second winter epidemic The ANZIC Influenza Investigators Critical Care 2011, 15:R143 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Enteral nutrition with eicosapentaenoic acid, γ-linolenic acid and antioxidants in the early treatment of sepsis: results from a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled study: the INTERSEPT Study Alessandro Pontes-Arruda, Laércia Martins, Samya de Lima, Alexandre Isola, Diogo Toledo, Ederlon Rezende, Marcelo Maia, Gisele Magnan, the Investigating Nutritional Therapy with EPA, GLA and Antioxidants Role in Sepsis Treatment (INTERSEPT) Study Group Critical Care 2011, 15:R144 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Value of arterial blood gas analysis in patients with acute dyspnea: an observational study Emanuel Burri, Mihael Potocki, Beatrice Drexler, Philipp Schuetz, Alexandre Mebazaa, Ulrike Ahlfeld, Catharina Balmelli, Corinna Heinisch, Markus Noveanu, Tobias Breidthardt, Nora Schaub, Tobias Reichlin, Christian Mueller Critical Care 2011, 15:R145 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Acute kidney injury is an independent risk factor for pediatric intensive care unit mortality, longer length of stay and prolonged mechanical ventilation in critically ill children: a two-center retrospective cohort study Omar Alkandari, K Allen Eddington, Ayaz Hyder, France Gauvin, Thierry Ducruet, Ronald Gottesman, Véronique Phan, Michael Zappitelli Critical Care 2011, 15:R146 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research High-sensitivity versus conventional troponin in the emergency department for the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction Yonathan Freund, Camille Chenevier-Gobeaux, Pascale Bonnet, Yann-Erick Claessens, Jean-Christophe Allo, Benoit Doumenc, François Leumani, Claudine Cosson, Bruno Riou, Patrick Ray Critical Care 2011, 15:R147 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Early non-invasive cardiac output monitoring in hemodynamically unstable intensive care patients: A multi-center randomized controlled trial Jukka Takala, Esko Ruokonen, Jyrki J Tenhunen, Ilkka Parviainen, Stephan M Jakob Critical Care 2011, 15:R148 (15 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Development and validation of a novel molecular biomarker diagnostic test for the early detection of sepsis Allison Sutherland, Mervyn Thomas, Roslyn A Brandon, Richard B Brandon, Jeffrey Lipman, Benjamin Tang, Anthony McLean, Ranald Pascoe, Gareth Price, Thu Nguyen, Glenn Stone, Deon Venter Critical Care 2011, 15:R149 (20 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Short term Candida albicans colonization reduces Pseudomonas aeruginosa-related lung injury and bacterial burden in a murine model Florence Ader, Samir Jawhara, Saad Nseir, Eric Kipnis, Karine Faure, Fanny Vuotto, Chanez Chemani, Boualem Sendid, Daniel Poulain, Benoit Guery Critical Care 2011, 15:R150 (20 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Gender-related outcome difference is related to course of sepsis on mixed ICUs: a prospective, observational clinical study Irit Nachtigall, Sascha Tafelski, Andreas Rothbart, Lutz Kaufner, Maren Schmidt, Andrey Tamarkin, Maxim Kartachov, Daniela Zebedies, Tanja Trefzer, Klaus-Dieter Wernecke, Claudia Spies Critical Care 2011, 15:R151 (21 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Females suffering from sepsis in the ICU have higher mortality rates than males, suggesting that ICU scoring systems should take gender into account as an independent factor for mortality.
	Research The microbiological profile and presence of bloodstream infection influence mortality rates in necrotizing fasciitis I-Chuan Chen, Wen-Cheng Li, Yu-Cheng Hong, Shian-Sen Shie, Wen-Chih Fann, Cheng-Ting Hsiao Critical Care 2011, 15:R152 (21 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Dexmedetomidine provides renoprotection against ischemia-reperfusion injury in mice Jianteng Gu, Pamela Sun, Hailin Zhao, Helena R Watts, Robert D Sanders, Niccolo Terrando, Peiyuan Xia, Mervyn Maze, Daqing Ma Critical Care 2011, 15:R153 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Haemodynamic goal-directed therapy and postoperative infections: earlier is better. a systematic review and meta-analysis Lidia Dalfino, Maria T Giglio, Filomena Puntillo, Massimo Marucci, Nicola Brienza Critical Care 2011, 15:R154 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia, mortality and all intensive care unit acquired infections by topically applied antimicrobial or antiseptic agents: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in intensive care units Claudia Pileggi, Aida Bianco, Domenico Flotta, Carmelo GA Nobile, Maria Pavia Critical Care 2011, 15:R155 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Neuronal and glial markers are differently associated with computed tomography findings and outcome in patients with severe traumatic brain injury: a case control study Stefania Mondello, Linda Papa, Andras Buki, M Ross Bullock, Endre Czeiter, Frank C Tortella, Kevin K Wang, Ronald L Hayes Critical Care 2011, 15:R156 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research CLUE: a randomized comparative effectiveness trial of IV nicardipine versus labetalol use in the emergency department W Peacock, Joseph Varon, Brigitte M Baumann, Pierre Borczuk, Chad M Cannon, Abhinav Chandra, David M Cline, Deborah Diercks, Brian Hiestand, A Hsu, Preeti Jois-Bilowich, Brian Kaminski, Philip Levy, Richard M Nowak, Jon W Schrock Critical Care 2011, 15:R157 (27 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Post-operative infection and sepsis in humans is associated with deficient gene expression of γ_ccytokines and their apoptosis mediators Mary White, Vivienne Mahon, Robert Grealy, Derek G Doherty, Patrick Stordeur, Dermot P Kelleher, Ross McManus, Thomas Ryan Critical Care 2011, 15:R158 (28 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Quetiapine in refractory hyperactive and mixed intensive care delirium: a case series Ruth YY Wan, Moneesha Kasliwal, Catherine A McKenzie, Nicholas A Barrett Critical Care 2011, 15:R159 (28 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research High-dose fenoldopam reduces postoperative neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocaline and cystatin C levels in pediatric cardiac surgery Zaccaria Ricci, Rosa Luciano, Isabella Favia, Cristiana Garisto, Maurizio Muraca, Stefano Morelli, Luca Di Chiara, Paola Cogo, Sergio Picardo Critical Care 2011, 15:R160 (29 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter How natural light affects critically ill patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage Hongliang Zhang, Jiang Wu Critical Care 2011, 15:423 (10 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Delayed diagnosis of tooth aspiration in three multiple trauma patients with mechanical ventilation Mao Zhang, Guang-Ju Zhou, Song Zhao, Jian-Xin Yang, Xiao Lu, Jian-Xin Gan, Shao-Wen Xu Critical Care 2011, 15:424 (12 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Effect of erythropoietin therapy on clinical outcome in patients after acute ischemic stroke: a debatable issue Chun-Man Yuen, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Steve Leu, Hon-Kan Yip Critical Care 2011, 15:425 (17 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Functional markers to predict the need for prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome Hongliang Zhang, Tao Jin, Jiang Wu Critical Care 2011, 15:426 (20 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Intravenous magnesium in subarachnoid hemorrhage Wilson F Abdo, Cornelia W Hoedemaekers, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2011, 15:427 (24 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Emergency overcrowding: an incurable disease? Angel Estella Critical Care 2011, 15:428 (26 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Soluble CD40 ligand, a mediator of sepsis or of transfusion-related adverse effects? Pieter R Tuinman, Nicole P Juffermans Critical Care 2011, 15:429 (31 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Cardiac-related impedance changes obtained by electrical impedance tomography: an acceptable parameter for assessment of pulmonary perfusion? Gerhard Hellige, Guenter Hahn Critical Care 2011, 15:430 (1 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Postoperative left ventricular thrombosis and transthoracic echocardiography: is it enough? Cristina Pardal, Sergio Raposeiras-Roubín, María Roibal, José González-Juanatey Critical Care 2011, 15:431 (7 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Ability of respiratory pulse pressure variation to predict fluid responsiveness in ARDS: still an unanswered question? Jihad Mallat, Malcolm Lemyze, Didier Thevenin Critical Care 2011, 15:432 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Which is the most effective strategy: early detection of coagulopathy with thromboelastometry or use of hemostatic factors or both? Jean-Stephane David, Virginie Marchal, Albrice Levrat, Kenji Inaba Critical Care 2011, 15:433 (13 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Measurement of monocyte apoptosis, plasma IL-1β and PR3 activity as an approach to evaluate the immunological status in sepsis Hong-Ping Qu, Zhao-Jun Liu, Jia-Lin Liu Critical Care 2011, 15:434 (28 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter ICU survival and the central to mixed venous oxygen difference Vinayak Jha, Guillermo Gutierrez Critical Care 2011, 15:436 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter How to assess the dangers of hyperoxemia: methodological issues B Ronan O'Driscoll, Luke S Howard Critical Care 2011, 15:435 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 15 Issue 3
	Comment
	Editorial In memoriam: Herbert Benzer Walter R Hasibeder, Norbert J Mutz Critical Care 2011, 15:165 (13 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Viewpoint Supplementary oxygen for nonhypoxemic patients: O₂much of a good thing? Steve Iscoe, Richard Beasley, Joseph A Fisher Critical Care 2011, 15:305 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Glucocorticoids in sepsis: dissecting facts from fiction Paul E Marik Critical Care 2011, 15:158 (6 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Care bundles: implementing evidence or common sense? Luigi Camporota, Stephen Brett Critical Care 2011, 15:159 (24 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The conundrum of persistent inappropriate use of frozen plasma Alan T Tinmouth, Lauralyn McIntyre Critical Care 2011, 15:160 (25 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Using lung ultrasound to differentiate patients in acute dyspnea in the prehospital emergency setting Joshua S Rempell, Vicki E Noble Critical Care 2011, 15:161 (26 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Is faster still better in therapeutic hypothermia? Daniel Howes, David W Messenger Critical Care 2011, 15:162 (1 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Peri-operative hemodynamic therapy: only large clinical trials can resolve our uncertainty Neil MacDonald, Rupert M Pearse Critical Care 2011, 15:122 (3 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Are we sedating more than just the brain? Nathan E Brummel, Timothy D Girard Critical Care 2011, 15:163 (7 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Totem and Taboo: Fluids in sepsis Andrew K Hilton, Rinaldo Bellomo Critical Care 2011, 15:164 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Hyperoxia after cardiac arrest may not increase ischemia-reperfusion injury Cornelia W Hoedemaekers, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2011, 15:166 (22 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary The earthquake and tsunami - observations by Japanese physicians since the 11 March catastrophe Soichiro Nagamatsu, Tsuyoshi Maekawa, Yoshihito Ujike, Satoru Hashimoto, Nobuo Fuke, The Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine Critical Care 2011, 15:167 (28 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary In this insightful commentary the authors relate the events occurring immediately in the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami earlier this year, as seen by the physicians who were there.
	Commentary The lung and the brain: a dangerous cross-talk Paolo Pelosi, Patricia RM Rocco Critical Care 2011, 15:168 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Impact estimates of nosocomial bloodstream infection: looking from a different angle Dirk Vogelaers, Marie-Laurence Lambert, Stijn Blot Critical Care 2011, 15:169 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Contrast enhanced ultrasonography - a promising technique to assess renal perfusion in the ICU Antoine Schneider, Lynne Johnson, Mark Goodwin, Anthony Schelleman, Rinaldo Bellomo Critical Care 2011, 15:157 (6 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Fever in septic ICU patients - friend or foe? Yoann Launey, Nicolas Nesseler, Yannick Mallédant, Philippe Seguin Critical Care 2011, 15:222 (7 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Timing of renal replacement therapy Michael Joannidis, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2011, 15:223 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical Review: Gene-based therapies for ALI/ARDS: where are we now? James Devaney, Maya Contreras, John G Laffey Critical Care 2011, 15:224 (20 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Despite significant research into the area, several obstacles still prohibit the successful use of gene-based therapies in the lung, which limit the efficacy of these approaches.
	Research
	Research Positive end-expiratory pressure optimization with forced oscillation technique reduces ventilator induced lung injury: a controlled experimental study in pigs with saline lavage lung injury Peter Kostic, Emanuela Zannin, Marie Andersson Olerud, Pasquale P Pompilio, Göran Hedenstierna, Antonio Pedotti, Anders Larsson, Peter Frykholm, Raffaele L Dellaca Critical Care 2011, 15:R126 (28 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Sedation and renal impairment in critically ill patients: a post hoc analysis of a randomized trial Thomas Strøm, Rasmus R Johansen, Jens O Prahl, Palle Toft Critical Care 2011, 15:R119 (4 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Collapse-to-emergency medical service cardiopulmonary resuscitation interval and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest: a nationwide observational study Soichi Koike, Toshio Ogawa, Senzan Tanabe, Shinya Matsumoto, Manabu Akahane, Hideo Yasunaga, Hiromasa Horiguchi, Tomoaki Imamura Critical Care 2011, 15:R120 (5 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Deceased donor neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and delayed graft function after kidney transplantation: a prospective study Maria E Hollmen, Lauri E Kyllönen, Kaija A Inkinen, Martti LT Lalla, Jussi Merenmies, Kaija T Salmela Critical Care 2011, 15:R121 (5 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Impact of routine percutaneous coronary intervention after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation Pierrick Cronier, Philippe Vignon, Koceila Bouferrache, Philippe Aegerter, Cyril Charron, François Templier, Samuel Castro, Rami El Mahmoud, Cécile Lory, Nicolas Pichon, Olivier Dubourg, Antoine Vieillard-Baron Critical Care 2011, 15:R122 (11 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Treatment effects of recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin in patients with severe sepsis: a historical control study Kazuma Yamakawa, Satoshi Fujimi, Tomoyoshi Mohri, Hiroki Matsuda, Yasushi Nakamori, Tomoya Hirose, Osamu Tasaki, Hiroshi Ogura, Yasuyuki Kuwagata, Toshimitsu Hamasaki, Takeshi Shimazu Critical Care 2011, 15:R123 (11 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Injurious mechanical ventilation affects neuronal activation in ventilated rats María Quilez, Gemma Fuster, Jesús Villar, Carlos Flores, Octavi Martí-Sistac, Lluís Blanch, Josefina López-Aguilar Critical Care 2011, 15:R124 (13 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Prone position and recruitment manoeuvre: the combined effect improves oxygenation Gilles Rival, Cyrille Patry, Nathalie Floret, Jean Navellou, Evelyne Belle, Gilles Capellier Critical Care 2011, 15:R125 (16 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The added value of ordinal analysis in clinical trials: an example in traumatic brain injury Bob Roozenbeek, Hester F Lingsma, Pablo Perel, Phil Edwards, Ian Roberts, Gordon D Murray, Andrew IR Maas, Ewout W Steyerberg, the IMPACT (International Mission on Prognosis and Clinical Trial Design in Traumatic Brain Injury) Study Group and the CRASH (Corticosteroid Randomisation After Significant Head Injury) Trial Collaborators Critical Care 2011, 15:R127 (17 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Multiple-center evaluation of mortality associated with acute kidney injury in critically ill patients: a competing risks analysis Christophe Clec'h, Frédéric Gonzalez, Alexandre Lautrette, Molière Nguile-Makao, Maïté Garrouste-Orgeas, Samir Jamali, Dany Golgran-Toledano, Adrien Descorps-Declere, Frank Chemouni, Rebecca Hamidfar-Roy, Elie Azoulay, Jean-François Timsit Critical Care 2011, 15:R128 (17 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research C-reactive protein in critically ill cancer patients with sepsis: influence of neutropenia Pedro Póvoa, Vicente Souza-Dantas, Márcio Soares, Jorge IF Salluh Critical Care 2011, 15:R129 (19 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Insurance type and sepsis-associated hospitalizations and sepsis-associated mortality among US adults: A retrospective cohort study James M O'Brien, Bo Lu, Naeem A Ali, Deborah A Levine, Scott K Aberegg, Stanley Lemeshow Critical Care 2011, 15:R130 (23 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Hyperglycaemia and apoptosis of microglial cells in human septic shock Andrea Polito, Jean-Philippe Brouland, Raphael Porcher, Romain Sonneville, Shidasp Siami, Robert D Stevens, Céline Guidoux, Virginie Maxime, Geoffroy de la Grandmaison, Fabrice C Chrétien, Françoise Gray, Djillali Annane, Tarek Sharshar Critical Care 2011, 15:R131 (25 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Goal-directed haemodynamic therapy during elective total hip arthroplasty under regional anaesthesia Maurizio Cecconi, Nicola Fasano, Nicola Langiano, Michele Divella, Maria G Costa, Andrew Rhodes, Giorgio Rocca Critical Care 2011, 15:R132 (30 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research A randomised controlled trial of an open lung strategy with staircase recruitment, titrated PEEP and targeted low airway pressures in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome Carol L Hodgson, David V Tuxen, Andrew R Davies, Michael J Bailey, Alisa M Higgins, Anne E Holland, Jenny L Keating, David V Pilcher, Andrew J Westbrook, David J Cooper, Alistair D Nichol Critical Care 2011, 15:R133 (2 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Impact of timing of renal replacement therapy initiation on outcome of septic acute kidney injury Yu-Hsiang Chou, Tao-Min Huang, Vin-Cent Wu, Cheng-Yi Wang, Chih-Chung Shiao, Chun-Fu Lai, Hung-Bin Tsai, Chia-Ter Chao, Guang-Huar Young, Wei-Jei Wang, Tze-Wah Kao, Shuei-Liong Lin, Yin-Yi Han, Anne Chou, Tzu-Hsin Lin, Ya-Wen Yang, Yung-Ming Chen, Pi-Ru Tsai, Yu-Feng Lin, Jenq-Wen Huang, Wen-Chih Chiang, Nai-Kuan Chou, Wen-Je Ko, Kwan-Dun Wu, Tun-Jun Tsai, the NSARF Study Group Critical Care 2011, 15:R134 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Relation between mean arterial pressure and renal function in the early phase of shock: a prospective, explorative cohort study Julie Badin, Thierry Boulain, Stephan Ehrmann, Marie Skarzynski, Anne Bretagnol, Jennifer Buret, Dalila Benzekri-Lefevre, Emmanuelle Mercier, Isabelle Runge, Denis Garot, Armelle Mathonnet, Pierre-François Dequin, Dominique Perrotin Critical Care 2011, 15:R135 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Meningitis in adult patients with a negative direct cerebrospinal fluid examination: value of cytochemical markers for differential diagnosis Alain Viallon, Nicolas Desseigne, Olivier Marjollet, Albert Birynczyk, Mathieu Belin, Stephane Guyomarch, Jacques Borg, Bruno Pozetto, Jean Bertrand, Fabrice Zeni Critical Care 2011, 15:R136 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Recommended β-lactam regimens are inadequate in septic patients treated with continuous renal replacement therapy Lucie Seyler, Frédéric Cotton, Fabio Taccone, Daniel De Backer, Pascale Macours, Jean-Louis Vincent, Frédérique Jacobs Critical Care 2011, 15:R137 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Association between IL-32 genotypes and outcome in infection-associated acute lung injury John J Arcaroli, Nianjun Liu, Nengjun Yi, Edward Abraham Critical Care 2011, 15:R138 (7 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research A comparison of estimates of glomerular filtration in critically ill patients with augmented renal clearance João Baptista, Andrew A Udy, Eduardo Sousa, Jorge Pimentel, Lisa Wang, Jason A Roberts, Jeffrey Lipman Critical Care 2011, 15:R139 (8 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Levosimendan and mortality after coronary revascularisation: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Ritesh Maharaj, Victoria Metaxa Critical Care 2011, 15:R140 (8 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Endotoxemia in pediatric critical illness - a pilot study Shamik Dholakia, David Inwald, Helen Betts, Simon Nadel Critical Care 2011, 15:R141 (8 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Health-related quality of life and physical recovery after a critical illness: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of a home-based physical rehabilitation program Doug Elliott, Sharon McKinley, Jennifer Alison, Leanne M Aitken, Madeleine King, Gavin D Leslie, Patricia Kenny, Penny Taylor, Rachel Foley, Elizabeth Burmeister Critical Care 2011, 15:R142 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Critical care services and the H1N1 (2009) influenza epidemic in Australia and New Zealand in 2010: the impact of the second winter epidemic The ANZIC Influenza Investigators Critical Care 2011, 15:R143 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Enteral nutrition with eicosapentaenoic acid, γ-linolenic acid and antioxidants in the early treatment of sepsis: results from a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled study: the INTERSEPT Study Alessandro Pontes-Arruda, Laércia Martins, Samya de Lima, Alexandre Isola, Diogo Toledo, Ederlon Rezende, Marcelo Maia, Gisele Magnan, the Investigating Nutritional Therapy with EPA, GLA and Antioxidants Role in Sepsis Treatment (INTERSEPT) Study Group Critical Care 2011, 15:R144 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Value of arterial blood gas analysis in patients with acute dyspnea: an observational study Emanuel Burri, Mihael Potocki, Beatrice Drexler, Philipp Schuetz, Alexandre Mebazaa, Ulrike Ahlfeld, Catharina Balmelli, Corinna Heinisch, Markus Noveanu, Tobias Breidthardt, Nora Schaub, Tobias Reichlin, Christian Mueller Critical Care 2011, 15:R145 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Acute kidney injury is an independent risk factor for pediatric intensive care unit mortality, longer length of stay and prolonged mechanical ventilation in critically ill children: a two-center retrospective cohort study Omar Alkandari, K Allen Eddington, Ayaz Hyder, France Gauvin, Thierry Ducruet, Ronald Gottesman, Véronique Phan, Michael Zappitelli Critical Care 2011, 15:R146 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research High-sensitivity versus conventional troponin in the emergency department for the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction Yonathan Freund, Camille Chenevier-Gobeaux, Pascale Bonnet, Yann-Erick Claessens, Jean-Christophe Allo, Benoit Doumenc, François Leumani, Claudine Cosson, Bruno Riou, Patrick Ray Critical Care 2011, 15:R147 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Early non-invasive cardiac output monitoring in hemodynamically unstable intensive care patients: A multi-center randomized controlled trial Jukka Takala, Esko Ruokonen, Jyrki J Tenhunen, Ilkka Parviainen, Stephan M Jakob Critical Care 2011, 15:R148 (15 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Development and validation of a novel molecular biomarker diagnostic test for the early detection of sepsis Allison Sutherland, Mervyn Thomas, Roslyn A Brandon, Richard B Brandon, Jeffrey Lipman, Benjamin Tang, Anthony McLean, Ranald Pascoe, Gareth Price, Thu Nguyen, Glenn Stone, Deon Venter Critical Care 2011, 15:R149 (20 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Short term Candida albicans colonization reduces Pseudomonas aeruginosa-related lung injury and bacterial burden in a murine model Florence Ader, Samir Jawhara, Saad Nseir, Eric Kipnis, Karine Faure, Fanny Vuotto, Chanez Chemani, Boualem Sendid, Daniel Poulain, Benoit Guery Critical Care 2011, 15:R150 (20 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Gender-related outcome difference is related to course of sepsis on mixed ICUs: a prospective, observational clinical study Irit Nachtigall, Sascha Tafelski, Andreas Rothbart, Lutz Kaufner, Maren Schmidt, Andrey Tamarkin, Maxim Kartachov, Daniela Zebedies, Tanja Trefzer, Klaus-Dieter Wernecke, Claudia Spies Critical Care 2011, 15:R151 (21 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Females suffering from sepsis in the ICU have higher mortality rates than males, suggesting that ICU scoring systems should take gender into account as an independent factor for mortality.
	Research The microbiological profile and presence of bloodstream infection influence mortality rates in necrotizing fasciitis I-Chuan Chen, Wen-Cheng Li, Yu-Cheng Hong, Shian-Sen Shie, Wen-Chih Fann, Cheng-Ting Hsiao Critical Care 2011, 15:R152 (21 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Dexmedetomidine provides renoprotection against ischemia-reperfusion injury in mice Jianteng Gu, Pamela Sun, Hailin Zhao, Helena R Watts, Robert D Sanders, Niccolo Terrando, Peiyuan Xia, Mervyn Maze, Daqing Ma Critical Care 2011, 15:R153 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Haemodynamic goal-directed therapy and postoperative infections: earlier is better. a systematic review and meta-analysis Lidia Dalfino, Maria T Giglio, Filomena Puntillo, Massimo Marucci, Nicola Brienza Critical Care 2011, 15:R154 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia, mortality and all intensive care unit acquired infections by topically applied antimicrobial or antiseptic agents: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in intensive care units Claudia Pileggi, Aida Bianco, Domenico Flotta, Carmelo GA Nobile, Maria Pavia Critical Care 2011, 15:R155 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Neuronal and glial markers are differently associated with computed tomography findings and outcome in patients with severe traumatic brain injury: a case control study Stefania Mondello, Linda Papa, Andras Buki, M Ross Bullock, Endre Czeiter, Frank C Tortella, Kevin K Wang, Ronald L Hayes Critical Care 2011, 15:R156 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research CLUE: a randomized comparative effectiveness trial of IV nicardipine versus labetalol use in the emergency department W Peacock, Joseph Varon, Brigitte M Baumann, Pierre Borczuk, Chad M Cannon, Abhinav Chandra, David M Cline, Deborah Diercks, Brian Hiestand, A Hsu, Preeti Jois-Bilowich, Brian Kaminski, Philip Levy, Richard M Nowak, Jon W Schrock Critical Care 2011, 15:R157 (27 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Post-operative infection and sepsis in humans is associated with deficient gene expression of γ_ccytokines and their apoptosis mediators Mary White, Vivienne Mahon, Robert Grealy, Derek G Doherty, Patrick Stordeur, Dermot P Kelleher, Ross McManus, Thomas Ryan Critical Care 2011, 15:R158 (28 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Quetiapine in refractory hyperactive and mixed intensive care delirium: a case series Ruth YY Wan, Moneesha Kasliwal, Catherine A McKenzie, Nicholas A Barrett Critical Care 2011, 15:R159 (28 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research High-dose fenoldopam reduces postoperative neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocaline and cystatin C levels in pediatric cardiac surgery Zaccaria Ricci, Rosa Luciano, Isabella Favia, Cristiana Garisto, Maurizio Muraca, Stefano Morelli, Luca Di Chiara, Paola Cogo, Sergio Picardo Critical Care 2011, 15:R160 (29 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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	Letter How natural light affects critically ill patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage Hongliang Zhang, Jiang Wu Critical Care 2011, 15:423 (10 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Delayed diagnosis of tooth aspiration in three multiple trauma patients with mechanical ventilation Mao Zhang, Guang-Ju Zhou, Song Zhao, Jian-Xin Yang, Xiao Lu, Jian-Xin Gan, Shao-Wen Xu Critical Care 2011, 15:424 (12 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Effect of erythropoietin therapy on clinical outcome in patients after acute ischemic stroke: a debatable issue Chun-Man Yuen, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Steve Leu, Hon-Kan Yip Critical Care 2011, 15:425 (17 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Functional markers to predict the need for prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome Hongliang Zhang, Tao Jin, Jiang Wu Critical Care 2011, 15:426 (20 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Intravenous magnesium in subarachnoid hemorrhage Wilson F Abdo, Cornelia W Hoedemaekers, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2011, 15:427 (24 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Emergency overcrowding: an incurable disease? Angel Estella Critical Care 2011, 15:428 (26 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Soluble CD40 ligand, a mediator of sepsis or of transfusion-related adverse effects? Pieter R Tuinman, Nicole P Juffermans Critical Care 2011, 15:429 (31 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Cardiac-related impedance changes obtained by electrical impedance tomography: an acceptable parameter for assessment of pulmonary perfusion? Gerhard Hellige, Guenter Hahn Critical Care 2011, 15:430 (1 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Postoperative left ventricular thrombosis and transthoracic echocardiography: is it enough? Cristina Pardal, Sergio Raposeiras-Roubín, María Roibal, José González-Juanatey Critical Care 2011, 15:431 (7 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Ability of respiratory pulse pressure variation to predict fluid responsiveness in ARDS: still an unanswered question? Jihad Mallat, Malcolm Lemyze, Didier Thevenin Critical Care 2011, 15:432 (10 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Which is the most effective strategy: early detection of coagulopathy with thromboelastometry or use of hemostatic factors or both? Jean-Stephane David, Virginie Marchal, Albrice Levrat, Kenji Inaba Critical Care 2011, 15:433 (13 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Measurement of monocyte apoptosis, plasma IL-1β and PR3 activity as an approach to evaluate the immunological status in sepsis Hong-Ping Qu, Zhao-Jun Liu, Jia-Lin Liu Critical Care 2011, 15:434 (28 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter ICU survival and the central to mixed venous oxygen difference Vinayak Jha, Guillermo Gutierrez Critical Care 2011, 15:436 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter How to assess the dangers of hyperoxemia: methodological issues B Ronan O'Driscoll, Luke S Howard Critical Care 2011, 15:435 (30 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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