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	Volume 15 Issue 4
	Comment
	Viewpoint Building effective critical care teams Constantine Manthous, Ingrid M Nembhard, Andrea B Hollingshead Critical Care 2011, 15:307 (12 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Viewpoint Working with capacity limitations: operations management in critical care Christian Terwiesch, Diwas KC, Jeremy M Kahn Critical Care 2011, 15:308 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Diagnosis of kidney damage using novel acute kidney injury biomarkers: assessment of kidney function alone is insufficient Patrick T Murray Critical Care 2011, 15:170 (4 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary When to start dialysis in patients with acute kidney injury? When semantics and logic become entangled with expectations and beliefs Norbert Lameire, Wim Vanbiesen, Raymond Vanholder Critical Care 2011, 15:171 (8 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Traumatic brain injury and resuscitation with blood products: what should we do? Bryan C Oh, John B Holcomb Critical Care 2011, 15:172 (22 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Should we use early less invasive hemodynamic monitoring in unstable ICU patients? Maurizio Cecconi, David Bennett Critical Care 2011, 15:173 (28 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Give or take? Intravenous immunoglobulin or plasma exchange for Guillain-Barré syndrome Richard AC Hughes Critical Care 2011, 15:174 (28 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Appropriate antibiotic dosing in severe sepsis and acute renal failure: factors to consider Francisco González de Molina, Ricard Ferrer Critical Care 2011, 15:175 (1 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary A novel use for novel acute kidney injury biomarkers: fenoldopam's effect on neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and cystatin C Stuart L Goldstein Critical Care 2011, 15:177 (2 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Are arterial blood gases necessary in the evaluation of acutely dyspneic patients? Christopher Junker, Guillermo Gutierrez Critical Care 2011, 15:176 (2 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary 'Cooling and cathing' the post-resuscitated Karl B Kern Critical Care 2011, 15:178 (8 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Another nail in the hammer's coffin? Mervyn Singer, David Brealey Critical Care 2011, 15:179 (8 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Revisiting Mars and Venus: understanding gender differences in critical illness Michael C Reade, Sachin Yende, Derek C Angus Critical Care 2011, 15:180 (8 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary On the imperfect synchrony between patient and ventilator Paolo Navalesi Critical Care 2011, 15:181 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary In vivo and in vitro evidence for pleiotropic effects of levosimendan in the intensive care setting Mehmet Yilmaz, Alexandre Mebazaa Critical Care 2011, 15:182 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Biomarkers of focal and diffuse traumatic brain injury Pieter E Vos Critical Care 2011, 15:183 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Central venous oxygen saturation in septic shock - a marker of cardiac output, microvascular shunting and/or dysoxia? Nicolai Haase, Anders Perner Critical Care 2011, 15:184 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Clinical review: Thinking outside the box - an iconoclastic view of current practice Mervyn Singer, Michael A Matthay Critical Care 2011, 15:225 (26 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Vasopressin in the management of septic shock James A Russell Critical Care 2009, 15:226 (11 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Review Clinical review: Special populations - critical illness and pregnancy Patrick J Neligan, John G Laffey Critical Care 2011, 15:227 (12 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Ventilation-induced renal injury through systemic mediator release - just theory or a causal relationship? Jan Kuiper, Rosanna Vaschetto, Francesco Corte, Frans B Plötz, AB Johan Groeneveld Critical Care 2011, 15:228 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Update on hemodynamic monitoring - a consensus of 16 Jean-Louis Vincent, Andrew Rhodes, Azriel Perel, Greg S Martin, Giorgio Rocca, Benoit Vallet, Michael R Pinsky, Christoph K Hofer, Jean-Louis Teboul, Willem-Pieter de Boode, Sabino Scolletta, Antoine Vieillard-Baron, Daniel De Backer, Keith R Walley, Marco Maggiorini, Mervyn Singer Critical Care 2011, 15:229 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Book report Sepsis: new strategies for management Yasser Sakr Critical Care 2011, 15:306 (13 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Increased B-type natriuretic peptide and decreased proteinuria might reflect decreased capillary leakage and is associated with a better outcome in patients with severe burns Karina de Leeuw, Marianne K Nieuwenhuis, Anuschka S Niemeijer, Hans Eshuis, Gerard IJM Beerthuizen, Wilbert M Janssen Critical Care 2011, 15:R161 (1 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The relationship between inotrope exposure, six-hour postoperative physiological variables, hospital mortality and renal dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery Jason Shahin, Benoit deVarennes, Chun Tse, Dan-Alexandru Amarica, Sandra Dial Critical Care 2011, 15:R162 (7 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Statin pre-treatment is associated with lower platelet activity and favorable outcome in patients with acute non-cardio-embolic ischemic stroke Nai-Wen Tsai, Tsu-Kung Lin, Wen-Neng Chang, Chung-Ren Jan, Chi-Ren Huang, Shang-Der Chen, Kuei-Yueh Cheng, Yi-Fang Chiang, Hung-Chen Wang, Tzu-Ming Yang, Yu-Jun Lin, Wei-Che Lin, Hsueh-Wen Chang, Lian-Hui Lee, Cheng-Hsien Lu Critical Care 2011, 15:R163 (8 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Comparison of intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma exchange in treatment of mechanically ventilated children with Guillain Barré syndrome: a randomized study Mohammed A El-Bayoumi, Ahmed M El-Refaey, Alaa M Abdelkader, Mohamed MA El-Assmy, Angi A Alwakeel, Hanem M El-Tahan Critical Care 2011, 15:R164 (11 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Plasma exchange treatment is superior to intravenous immunoglobulin in treatment of mechanically ventilated children with Guillain Barre syndrome regarding the duration of mechanical ventilation.
	Research In-vivo validation of a new non-invasive continuous ventricular stroke volume monitoring system in an animal model Maurits K Konings, Paul F Grundeman, Henk G Goovaerts, Maarten R Roosendaal, Imo E Hoefer, Pieter A Doevendans, Frank E Rademakers, Wolfgang F Buhre Critical Care 2011, 15:R165 (11 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Levosimendan inhibits release of reactive oxygen species in polymorphonuclear leukocytes in vitro and in patients with acute heart failure and septic shock: a prospective observational study Julia Hasslacher, Klaudija Bijuklic, Cristina Bertocchi, Jordan Kountchev, Romuald Bellmann, Stefan Dunzendorfer, Michael Joannidis Critical Care 2011, 15:R166 (12 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Automatic detection of patient-ventilator asynchrony by spectral analysis of airway flow Guillermo Gutierrez, Guillermo J Ballarino, Hulya Turkan, Juan Abril, Lucy De La Cruz, Connor Edsall, Binu George, Susan Gutierrez, Vinayak Jha, Jalil Ahari Critical Care 2011, 15:R167 (12 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Impact of norepinephrine on the relationship between pleth variability index and pulse pressure variations in ICU adult patients Matthieu Biais, Vincent Cottenceau, Laurent Petit, Françoise Masson, Jean-François Cochard, François Sztark Critical Care 2011, 15:R168 (12 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research C-reactive protein, an early marker of community-acquired sepsis resolution: a multi-center prospective observational study Pedro Póvoa, Armando M Teixeira-Pinto, António H Carneiro, the Portuguese Community-Acquired Sepsis Study Group (SACiUCI) Critical Care 2011, 15:R169 (15 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Levels of C-reactive protein during the first five days in the intensive care unit were predictive of patient outcome in patients with community-acquired sepsis being treated with antibiotics.
	Research Dynamic monitors of brain function: a new target in neurointensive care unit Enrico Bosco, Elisabetta Marton, Alberto Feletti, Bruno Scarpa, Pierluigi Longatti, Paolo Zanatta, Emanuele Giorgi, Carlo Sorbara Critical Care 2011, 15:R170 (15 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Somatosensory evoked potential recordings and electroencephalography findings are both associated with outcome in comatose patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and combining the two allows continuous evaluation of cerebral function.
	Research Effects of discontinuing or continuing ongoing statin therapy in severe sepsis and septic shock: a retrospective cohort study Armand Mekontso Dessap, Islem Ouanes, Nerlep Rana, Beatrice Borghi, Christophe Bazin, Sandrine Katsahian, Anne Hulin, Christian Brun-Buisson Critical Care 2011, 15:R171 (18 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Continuing to prescribe statins to septic intensive care patients does not reduce the severity of organ failure, and the resulting high drug levels observed in plasma may merit caution over their administration.
	Research Oliguria as predictive biomarker of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients John R Prowle, Yan-Lun Liu, Elisa Licari, Sean M Bagshaw, Moritoki Egi, Michael Haase, Anja Haase-Fielitz, John A Kellum, Dinna Cruz, Claudio Ronco, Kenji Tsutsui, Shigehiko Uchino, Rinaldo Bellomo Critical Care 2011, 15:R172 (19 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Oliguria is relatively frequent in intensive care unit patients but most episodes are not followed by acute kidney injury (AKI), suggesting that low urine output alone is only a fair predictor of AKI.
	Research Mild hypoglycemia is independently associated with increased mortality in the critically ill James S Krinsley, Marcus J Schultz, Peter E Spronk, Robin E Harmsen, Floris van Braam Houckgeest, Johannes P van der Sluijs, Christian Mélot, Jean Preiser Critical Care 2011, 15:R173 (25 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Women receive more trials of noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure than men: a nationwide population-based study Hsiu-Nien Shen, Chin-Li Lu, Hsi-Hsing Yang Critical Care 2011, 15:R174 (25 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research PaCO₂and alveolar dead space are more relevant than PaO₂/FiO₂ratio in monitoring the respiratory response to prone position in ARDS patients: a physiological study Cyril Charron, Xavier Repesse, Koceïla Bouferrache, Laurent Bodson, Samuel Castro, Bernard Page, François Jardin, Antoine Vieillard-Baron Critical Care 2011, 15:R175 (25 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research High central venous oxygen saturation in the latter stages of septic shock is associated with increased mortality Julien Textoris, Louis Fouché, Sandrine Wiramus, François Antonini, Sowita Tho, Claude Martin, Marc Leone Critical Care 2011, 15:R176 (26 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research High mixed venous oxygen saturation levels do not exclude fluid responsiveness in critically ill septic patients Dimitrios Velissaris, Charalampos Pierrakos, Sabino Scolletta, Daniel De Backer, Jean Vincent Critical Care 2011, 15:R177 (26 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Diagnostic performance of fractional excretion of urea in the evaluation of critically ill patients with acute kidney injury: a multicenter cohort study Michael Darmon, Francois Vincent, Jean Dellamonica, Frederique Schortgen, Frederic Gonzalez, Vincent Das, Fabrice Zeni, Laurent Brochard, Gilles Bernardin, Yves Cohen, Benoit Schlemmer Critical Care 2011, 15:R178 (27 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Fiber optic bronchoscopy in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure requiring noninvasive ventilation - a feasibility study Hans Baumann, Hans Klose, Marcel Simon, Tarik Ghadban, Stephan A Braune, Jan K Hennigs, Stefan Kluge Critical Care 2011, 15:R179 (27 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research 'Score to Door Time', a benchmarking tool for rapid response systems: a pilot multi-centre service evaluation Kieran J Oglesby, Lesley Durham, John Welch, Christian P Subbe Critical Care 2011, 15:R180 (27 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mild-stretch mechanical ventilation upregulates toll-like receptor 2 and sensitizes the lung to bacterial lipopeptide Pierre-Emmanuel Charles, Pierre Tissières, Saber Barbar, Delphine Croisier, Julien Dufour, Irène Dunn-Siegrist, Pascal Chavanet, Jérôme Pugin Critical Care 2011, 15:R181 (27 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research When should a diagnosis of influenza be considered in adults requiring intensive care unit admission? Results of population-based active surveillance in Toronto Stefan P Kuster, Kevin C Katz, Joanne Blair, James Downey, Steven J Drews, Sandy Finkelstein, Rob Fowler, Karen Green, Jonathan Gubbay, Kazi Hassan, Stephen E Lapinsky, Tony Mazzulli, Donna McRitchie, Janos Pataki, Agron Plevneshi, Jeff Powis, David Rose, Alicia Sarabia, Carmine Simone, Andrew Simor, Allison McGeer Critical Care 2011, 15:R182 (28 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The late phase of sepsis is characterized by an increased microbiological burden and death rate Gordon P Otto, Maik Sossdorf, Ralf A Claus, Jürgen Rödel, Katja Menge, Konrad Reinhart, Michael Bauer, Niels C Riedemann Critical Care 2011, 15:R183 (28 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Multicentre validation of the bedside paediatric early warning system score: a severity of illness score to detect evolving critical illness in hospitalised children Christopher S Parshuram, Heather P Duncan, Ari R Joffe, Catherine A Farrell, Jacques R Lacroix, Kristen L Middaugh, James S Hutchison, David Wensley, Nadeene Blanchard, Joseph Beyene, Patricia C Parkin Critical Care 2011, 15:R184 (3 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Lung sonography and recruitment in patients with early acute respiratory distress syndrome: A pilot study Konstantinos Stefanidis, Stavros Dimopoulos, Elli-Sophia Tripodaki, Konstantinos Vitzilaios, Panagiotis Politis, Ploutarchos Piperopoulos, Serafim Nanas Critical Care 2011, 15:R185 (4 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Urine hepcidin has additive value in ruling out cardiopulmonary bypass-associated acute kidney injury: an observational cohort study Anja Haase-Fielitz, Peter R Mertens, Michael Plaß, Hermann Kuppe, Roland Hetzer, Mark Westerman, Vaughn Ostland, John R Prowle, Rinaldo Bellomo, Michael Haase Critical Care 2011, 15:R186 (4 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Manual hyperinflation partly prevents reductions of functional residual capacity in cardiac surgical patients - a randomized controlled trial Frederique Paulus, Denise P Veelo, Selma B de Nijs, Ludo FM Beenen, Paul Bresser, Bas AJM de Mol, Jan M Binnekade, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2011, 15:R187 (5 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Managing daily intensive care activities: An observational study concerning ad hoc decision making of charge nurses and intensivists Heljä Lundgrén-Laine, Elina Kontio, Juha Perttilä, Heikki Korvenranta, Jari Forsström, Sanna Salanterä Critical Care 2011, 15:R188 (8 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Coenzyme Q10 levels are low and may be associated with the inflammatory cascade in septic shock Michael W Donnino, Michael N Cocchi, Justin D Salciccioli, Daniel Kim, Ali B Naini, Catherine Buettner, Praveen Akuthota Critical Care 2011, 15:R189 (9 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Validation and comparison of clinical prediction rules for invasive candidiasis in intensive care unit patients: a matched case-control study Elizabeth D Hermsen, Michelle K Zapapas, Melissa Maiefski, Mark E Rupp, Alison G Freifeld, Andre C Kalil Critical Care 2011, 15:R198 (9 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Clinical prediction rules are best applied to identify intensive care unit patients who are least likely to benefit from antifungal prophylaxis, rather than identifying patients who should receive such therapy.
	Research Admission risk factors for cerebral vasospasm in ruptured brain arteriovenous malformations: An observational study Vibol Chhor, Yannick Le Manach, Fréderic Clarençon, Aurélien Nouet, Jean-Louis Daban, Lamine Abdennour, Louis Puybasset, Thomas Lescot Critical Care 2011, 15:R190 (10 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Revised trauma scoring system to predict in-hospital mortality in the emergency department: Glasgow Coma Scale, Age, and Systolic Blood Pressure score Yutaka Kondo, Toshikazu Abe, Kiyotaka Kohshi, Yasuharu Tokuda, E Francis Cook, Ichiro Kukita Critical Care 2011, 15:R191 (10 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research O₂delivery and CO₂production during cardiopulmonary bypass as determinants of acute kidney injury: time for a goal-directed perfusion management? Filip de Somer, John W Mulholland, Megan R Bryan, Tommaso Aloisio, Guido J Van Nooten, Marco Ranucci Critical Care 2011, 15:R192 (10 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Electrical impedance tomography measured at two thoracic levels can visualize the ventilation distribution changes at the bedside during a decremental positive end-expiratory lung pressure trial Ido G Bikker, Carsten Preis, Mahamud Egal, Jan Bakker, Diederik Gommers Critical Care 2011, 15:R193 (11 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Elevated red cell distribution width predicts poor outcome in young patients with community acquired pneumonia Eyal Braun, Erel Domany, Yael Kenig, Yoav Mazor, Badira F Makhoul, Zaher S Azzam Critical Care 2011, 15:R194 (11 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research The clinical and functional relevance of microparticles induced by activated protein C treatment in sepsis Margarita Pérez-Casal, Victoria Thompson, Colin Downey, Ingeborg Welters, Duncan Wyncoll, Jecko Thachil, Cheng Toh Critical Care 2011, 15:R195 (11 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Plasma cell-free DNA in patients needing mechanical ventilation Marjatta Okkonen, Päivi Lakkisto, Anna-Maija Korhonen, Ilkka Parviai-nen, Matti Reinikainen, Tero Varpula, Ville Pettilä, The FINNALI Study Group Critical Care 2011, 15:R196 (12 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hemodynamic monitoring and management in patients undergoing high risk surgery: a survey among North American and European anesthesiologists Maxime Cannesson, Gunther Pestel, Cameron Ricks, Andreas Hoeft, Azriel Perel Critical Care 2011, 15:R197 (15 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Succinylcholine versus rocuronium for rapid sequence intubation in intensive care: a prospective, randomized controlled trial Stephan C Marsch, Luzius Steiner, Evelyne Bucher, Hans Pargger, Martin Schumann, Timothy Aebi, Patrick R Hunziker, Martin Siegemund Critical Care 2011, 15:R199 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Biology
	Research Assessing left ventricular systolic function in shock: evaluation of echocardiographic parameters in intensive care Lill Bergenzaun, Petri Gudmundsson, Hans Öhlin, Joachim Düring, Anders Ersson, Lilian Ihrman, Ronnie Willenheimer, Michelle S Chew Critical Care 2011, 15:R200 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Lung Function and Organ Dysfunctions in 178 Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation During The 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic Fernando G Ríos, Elisa Estenssoro, Fernando Villarejo, Ricardo Valentini, Liliana Aguilar, Daniel Pezzola, Pascual Valdez, Miguel Blasco, Cristina Orlandi, Javier Alvarez, Fernando Saldarini, Alejandro Gómez, Pablo E Gómez, Martin Deheza, Alan Zazu, Mónica Quinteros, Ariel Chena, Javier Osatnik, Damian Violi, Maria Gonzalez, Guillermo Chiappero Critical Care 2011, 15:R201 (17 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Admissions to intensive care unit of HIV-infected patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy: etiology and prognostic factors Hou-Hsien Chiang, Chien-Ching Hung, Chang-Min Lee, Hsuan-Yu Chen, Mao-Yuan Chen, Wang-Huei Sheng, Szu-Min Hsieh, Hsin-Yun Sun, Chao-Chi Ho, Chong-Jen Yu Critical Care 2011, 15:R202 (26 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research sRAGE in diabetic and non-diabetic critically ill patients: effects of intensive insulin therapy Yaseen M Arabi, Mohammed Dehbi, Asgar H Rishu, Engin Baturcam, Salim H Kahoul, Riette J Brits, Brintha Naidu, Abderrezak Bouchama Critical Care 2011, 15:R203 (26 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000
	Research Precision of the transpulmonary thermodilution measurements Xavier Monnet, Romain Persichini, Mariem Ktari, Mathieu Jozwiak, Christian Richard, Jean-Louis Teboul Critical Care 2011, 15:R204 (27 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Correspondence
	Letter Early versus late renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injury: the search for a definition of timing continues Jonathan Bannard-Smith, Stephen Mousdale Critical Care 2011, 15:437 (29 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Soluble CD40 ligand is not solely related to the presence and severity of sepsis Michelle S Chew, Henrik Thorlacius Critical Care 2011, 15:438 (3 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

	Volume 15 Issue 4
	Comment
	Viewpoint Building effective critical care teams Constantine Manthous, Ingrid M Nembhard, Andrea B Hollingshead Critical Care 2011, 15:307 (12 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Viewpoint Working with capacity limitations: operations management in critical care Christian Terwiesch, Diwas KC, Jeremy M Kahn Critical Care 2011, 15:308 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Diagnosis of kidney damage using novel acute kidney injury biomarkers: assessment of kidney function alone is insufficient Patrick T Murray Critical Care 2011, 15:170 (4 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary When to start dialysis in patients with acute kidney injury? When semantics and logic become entangled with expectations and beliefs Norbert Lameire, Wim Vanbiesen, Raymond Vanholder Critical Care 2011, 15:171 (8 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Traumatic brain injury and resuscitation with blood products: what should we do? Bryan C Oh, John B Holcomb Critical Care 2011, 15:172 (22 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Should we use early less invasive hemodynamic monitoring in unstable ICU patients? Maurizio Cecconi, David Bennett Critical Care 2011, 15:173 (28 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Give or take? Intravenous immunoglobulin or plasma exchange for Guillain-Barré syndrome Richard AC Hughes Critical Care 2011, 15:174 (28 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Appropriate antibiotic dosing in severe sepsis and acute renal failure: factors to consider Francisco González de Molina, Ricard Ferrer Critical Care 2011, 15:175 (1 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary A novel use for novel acute kidney injury biomarkers: fenoldopam's effect on neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and cystatin C Stuart L Goldstein Critical Care 2011, 15:177 (2 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Are arterial blood gases necessary in the evaluation of acutely dyspneic patients? Christopher Junker, Guillermo Gutierrez Critical Care 2011, 15:176 (2 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary 'Cooling and cathing' the post-resuscitated Karl B Kern Critical Care 2011, 15:178 (8 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Another nail in the hammer's coffin? Mervyn Singer, David Brealey Critical Care 2011, 15:179 (8 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Revisiting Mars and Venus: understanding gender differences in critical illness Michael C Reade, Sachin Yende, Derek C Angus Critical Care 2011, 15:180 (8 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary On the imperfect synchrony between patient and ventilator Paolo Navalesi Critical Care 2011, 15:181 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary In vivo and in vitro evidence for pleiotropic effects of levosimendan in the intensive care setting Mehmet Yilmaz, Alexandre Mebazaa Critical Care 2011, 15:182 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Biomarkers of focal and diffuse traumatic brain injury Pieter E Vos Critical Care 2011, 15:183 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Central venous oxygen saturation in septic shock - a marker of cardiac output, microvascular shunting and/or dysoxia? Nicolai Haase, Anders Perner Critical Care 2011, 15:184 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Clinical review: Thinking outside the box - an iconoclastic view of current practice Mervyn Singer, Michael A Matthay Critical Care 2011, 15:225 (26 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Vasopressin in the management of septic shock James A Russell Critical Care 2009, 15:226 (11 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Review Clinical review: Special populations - critical illness and pregnancy Patrick J Neligan, John G Laffey Critical Care 2011, 15:227 (12 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Ventilation-induced renal injury through systemic mediator release - just theory or a causal relationship? Jan Kuiper, Rosanna Vaschetto, Francesco Corte, Frans B Plötz, AB Johan Groeneveld Critical Care 2011, 15:228 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Update on hemodynamic monitoring - a consensus of 16 Jean-Louis Vincent, Andrew Rhodes, Azriel Perel, Greg S Martin, Giorgio Rocca, Benoit Vallet, Michael R Pinsky, Christoph K Hofer, Jean-Louis Teboul, Willem-Pieter de Boode, Sabino Scolletta, Antoine Vieillard-Baron, Daniel De Backer, Keith R Walley, Marco Maggiorini, Mervyn Singer Critical Care 2011, 15:229 (18 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Book report Sepsis: new strategies for management Yasser Sakr Critical Care 2011, 15:306 (13 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Increased B-type natriuretic peptide and decreased proteinuria might reflect decreased capillary leakage and is associated with a better outcome in patients with severe burns Karina de Leeuw, Marianne K Nieuwenhuis, Anuschka S Niemeijer, Hans Eshuis, Gerard IJM Beerthuizen, Wilbert M Janssen Critical Care 2011, 15:R161 (1 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The relationship between inotrope exposure, six-hour postoperative physiological variables, hospital mortality and renal dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery Jason Shahin, Benoit deVarennes, Chun Tse, Dan-Alexandru Amarica, Sandra Dial Critical Care 2011, 15:R162 (7 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Statin pre-treatment is associated with lower platelet activity and favorable outcome in patients with acute non-cardio-embolic ischemic stroke Nai-Wen Tsai, Tsu-Kung Lin, Wen-Neng Chang, Chung-Ren Jan, Chi-Ren Huang, Shang-Der Chen, Kuei-Yueh Cheng, Yi-Fang Chiang, Hung-Chen Wang, Tzu-Ming Yang, Yu-Jun Lin, Wei-Che Lin, Hsueh-Wen Chang, Lian-Hui Lee, Cheng-Hsien Lu Critical Care 2011, 15:R163 (8 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Comparison of intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma exchange in treatment of mechanically ventilated children with Guillain Barré syndrome: a randomized study Mohammed A El-Bayoumi, Ahmed M El-Refaey, Alaa M Abdelkader, Mohamed MA El-Assmy, Angi A Alwakeel, Hanem M El-Tahan Critical Care 2011, 15:R164 (11 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Plasma exchange treatment is superior to intravenous immunoglobulin in treatment of mechanically ventilated children with Guillain Barre syndrome regarding the duration of mechanical ventilation.
	Research In-vivo validation of a new non-invasive continuous ventricular stroke volume monitoring system in an animal model Maurits K Konings, Paul F Grundeman, Henk G Goovaerts, Maarten R Roosendaal, Imo E Hoefer, Pieter A Doevendans, Frank E Rademakers, Wolfgang F Buhre Critical Care 2011, 15:R165 (11 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Levosimendan inhibits release of reactive oxygen species in polymorphonuclear leukocytes in vitro and in patients with acute heart failure and septic shock: a prospective observational study Julia Hasslacher, Klaudija Bijuklic, Cristina Bertocchi, Jordan Kountchev, Romuald Bellmann, Stefan Dunzendorfer, Michael Joannidis Critical Care 2011, 15:R166 (12 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Automatic detection of patient-ventilator asynchrony by spectral analysis of airway flow Guillermo Gutierrez, Guillermo J Ballarino, Hulya Turkan, Juan Abril, Lucy De La Cruz, Connor Edsall, Binu George, Susan Gutierrez, Vinayak Jha, Jalil Ahari Critical Care 2011, 15:R167 (12 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Impact of norepinephrine on the relationship between pleth variability index and pulse pressure variations in ICU adult patients Matthieu Biais, Vincent Cottenceau, Laurent Petit, Françoise Masson, Jean-François Cochard, François Sztark Critical Care 2011, 15:R168 (12 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research C-reactive protein, an early marker of community-acquired sepsis resolution: a multi-center prospective observational study Pedro Póvoa, Armando M Teixeira-Pinto, António H Carneiro, the Portuguese Community-Acquired Sepsis Study Group (SACiUCI) Critical Care 2011, 15:R169 (15 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Levels of C-reactive protein during the first five days in the intensive care unit were predictive of patient outcome in patients with community-acquired sepsis being treated with antibiotics.
	Research Dynamic monitors of brain function: a new target in neurointensive care unit Enrico Bosco, Elisabetta Marton, Alberto Feletti, Bruno Scarpa, Pierluigi Longatti, Paolo Zanatta, Emanuele Giorgi, Carlo Sorbara Critical Care 2011, 15:R170 (15 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Somatosensory evoked potential recordings and electroencephalography findings are both associated with outcome in comatose patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and combining the two allows continuous evaluation of cerebral function.
	Research Effects of discontinuing or continuing ongoing statin therapy in severe sepsis and septic shock: a retrospective cohort study Armand Mekontso Dessap, Islem Ouanes, Nerlep Rana, Beatrice Borghi, Christophe Bazin, Sandrine Katsahian, Anne Hulin, Christian Brun-Buisson Critical Care 2011, 15:R171 (18 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Continuing to prescribe statins to septic intensive care patients does not reduce the severity of organ failure, and the resulting high drug levels observed in plasma may merit caution over their administration.
	Research Oliguria as predictive biomarker of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients John R Prowle, Yan-Lun Liu, Elisa Licari, Sean M Bagshaw, Moritoki Egi, Michael Haase, Anja Haase-Fielitz, John A Kellum, Dinna Cruz, Claudio Ronco, Kenji Tsutsui, Shigehiko Uchino, Rinaldo Bellomo Critical Care 2011, 15:R172 (19 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Oliguria is relatively frequent in intensive care unit patients but most episodes are not followed by acute kidney injury (AKI), suggesting that low urine output alone is only a fair predictor of AKI.
	Research Mild hypoglycemia is independently associated with increased mortality in the critically ill James S Krinsley, Marcus J Schultz, Peter E Spronk, Robin E Harmsen, Floris van Braam Houckgeest, Johannes P van der Sluijs, Christian Mélot, Jean Preiser Critical Care 2011, 15:R173 (25 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Women receive more trials of noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure than men: a nationwide population-based study Hsiu-Nien Shen, Chin-Li Lu, Hsi-Hsing Yang Critical Care 2011, 15:R174 (25 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research PaCO₂and alveolar dead space are more relevant than PaO₂/FiO₂ratio in monitoring the respiratory response to prone position in ARDS patients: a physiological study Cyril Charron, Xavier Repesse, Koceïla Bouferrache, Laurent Bodson, Samuel Castro, Bernard Page, François Jardin, Antoine Vieillard-Baron Critical Care 2011, 15:R175 (25 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research High central venous oxygen saturation in the latter stages of septic shock is associated with increased mortality Julien Textoris, Louis Fouché, Sandrine Wiramus, François Antonini, Sowita Tho, Claude Martin, Marc Leone Critical Care 2011, 15:R176 (26 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research High mixed venous oxygen saturation levels do not exclude fluid responsiveness in critically ill septic patients Dimitrios Velissaris, Charalampos Pierrakos, Sabino Scolletta, Daniel De Backer, Jean Vincent Critical Care 2011, 15:R177 (26 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Diagnostic performance of fractional excretion of urea in the evaluation of critically ill patients with acute kidney injury: a multicenter cohort study Michael Darmon, Francois Vincent, Jean Dellamonica, Frederique Schortgen, Frederic Gonzalez, Vincent Das, Fabrice Zeni, Laurent Brochard, Gilles Bernardin, Yves Cohen, Benoit Schlemmer Critical Care 2011, 15:R178 (27 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Fiber optic bronchoscopy in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure requiring noninvasive ventilation - a feasibility study Hans Baumann, Hans Klose, Marcel Simon, Tarik Ghadban, Stephan A Braune, Jan K Hennigs, Stefan Kluge Critical Care 2011, 15:R179 (27 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research 'Score to Door Time', a benchmarking tool for rapid response systems: a pilot multi-centre service evaluation Kieran J Oglesby, Lesley Durham, John Welch, Christian P Subbe Critical Care 2011, 15:R180 (27 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Mild-stretch mechanical ventilation upregulates toll-like receptor 2 and sensitizes the lung to bacterial lipopeptide Pierre-Emmanuel Charles, Pierre Tissières, Saber Barbar, Delphine Croisier, Julien Dufour, Irène Dunn-Siegrist, Pascal Chavanet, Jérôme Pugin Critical Care 2011, 15:R181 (27 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research When should a diagnosis of influenza be considered in adults requiring intensive care unit admission? Results of population-based active surveillance in Toronto Stefan P Kuster, Kevin C Katz, Joanne Blair, James Downey, Steven J Drews, Sandy Finkelstein, Rob Fowler, Karen Green, Jonathan Gubbay, Kazi Hassan, Stephen E Lapinsky, Tony Mazzulli, Donna McRitchie, Janos Pataki, Agron Plevneshi, Jeff Powis, David Rose, Alicia Sarabia, Carmine Simone, Andrew Simor, Allison McGeer Critical Care 2011, 15:R182 (28 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The late phase of sepsis is characterized by an increased microbiological burden and death rate Gordon P Otto, Maik Sossdorf, Ralf A Claus, Jürgen Rödel, Katja Menge, Konrad Reinhart, Michael Bauer, Niels C Riedemann Critical Care 2011, 15:R183 (28 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Multicentre validation of the bedside paediatric early warning system score: a severity of illness score to detect evolving critical illness in hospitalised children Christopher S Parshuram, Heather P Duncan, Ari R Joffe, Catherine A Farrell, Jacques R Lacroix, Kristen L Middaugh, James S Hutchison, David Wensley, Nadeene Blanchard, Joseph Beyene, Patricia C Parkin Critical Care 2011, 15:R184 (3 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Lung sonography and recruitment in patients with early acute respiratory distress syndrome: A pilot study Konstantinos Stefanidis, Stavros Dimopoulos, Elli-Sophia Tripodaki, Konstantinos Vitzilaios, Panagiotis Politis, Ploutarchos Piperopoulos, Serafim Nanas Critical Care 2011, 15:R185 (4 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Urine hepcidin has additive value in ruling out cardiopulmonary bypass-associated acute kidney injury: an observational cohort study Anja Haase-Fielitz, Peter R Mertens, Michael Plaß, Hermann Kuppe, Roland Hetzer, Mark Westerman, Vaughn Ostland, John R Prowle, Rinaldo Bellomo, Michael Haase Critical Care 2011, 15:R186 (4 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Manual hyperinflation partly prevents reductions of functional residual capacity in cardiac surgical patients - a randomized controlled trial Frederique Paulus, Denise P Veelo, Selma B de Nijs, Ludo FM Beenen, Paul Bresser, Bas AJM de Mol, Jan M Binnekade, Marcus J Schultz Critical Care 2011, 15:R187 (5 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Managing daily intensive care activities: An observational study concerning ad hoc decision making of charge nurses and intensivists Heljä Lundgrén-Laine, Elina Kontio, Juha Perttilä, Heikki Korvenranta, Jari Forsström, Sanna Salanterä Critical Care 2011, 15:R188 (8 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Coenzyme Q10 levels are low and may be associated with the inflammatory cascade in septic shock Michael W Donnino, Michael N Cocchi, Justin D Salciccioli, Daniel Kim, Ali B Naini, Catherine Buettner, Praveen Akuthota Critical Care 2011, 15:R189 (9 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Validation and comparison of clinical prediction rules for invasive candidiasis in intensive care unit patients: a matched case-control study Elizabeth D Hermsen, Michelle K Zapapas, Melissa Maiefski, Mark E Rupp, Alison G Freifeld, Andre C Kalil Critical Care 2011, 15:R198 (9 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Clinical prediction rules are best applied to identify intensive care unit patients who are least likely to benefit from antifungal prophylaxis, rather than identifying patients who should receive such therapy.
	Research Admission risk factors for cerebral vasospasm in ruptured brain arteriovenous malformations: An observational study Vibol Chhor, Yannick Le Manach, Fréderic Clarençon, Aurélien Nouet, Jean-Louis Daban, Lamine Abdennour, Louis Puybasset, Thomas Lescot Critical Care 2011, 15:R190 (10 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Revised trauma scoring system to predict in-hospital mortality in the emergency department: Glasgow Coma Scale, Age, and Systolic Blood Pressure score Yutaka Kondo, Toshikazu Abe, Kiyotaka Kohshi, Yasuharu Tokuda, E Francis Cook, Ichiro Kukita Critical Care 2011, 15:R191 (10 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research O₂delivery and CO₂production during cardiopulmonary bypass as determinants of acute kidney injury: time for a goal-directed perfusion management? Filip de Somer, John W Mulholland, Megan R Bryan, Tommaso Aloisio, Guido J Van Nooten, Marco Ranucci Critical Care 2011, 15:R192 (10 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Electrical impedance tomography measured at two thoracic levels can visualize the ventilation distribution changes at the bedside during a decremental positive end-expiratory lung pressure trial Ido G Bikker, Carsten Preis, Mahamud Egal, Jan Bakker, Diederik Gommers Critical Care 2011, 15:R193 (11 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Elevated red cell distribution width predicts poor outcome in young patients with community acquired pneumonia Eyal Braun, Erel Domany, Yael Kenig, Yoav Mazor, Badira F Makhoul, Zaher S Azzam Critical Care 2011, 15:R194 (11 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research The clinical and functional relevance of microparticles induced by activated protein C treatment in sepsis Margarita Pérez-Casal, Victoria Thompson, Colin Downey, Ingeborg Welters, Duncan Wyncoll, Jecko Thachil, Cheng Toh Critical Care 2011, 15:R195 (11 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Plasma cell-free DNA in patients needing mechanical ventilation Marjatta Okkonen, Päivi Lakkisto, Anna-Maija Korhonen, Ilkka Parviai-nen, Matti Reinikainen, Tero Varpula, Ville Pettilä, The FINNALI Study Group Critical Care 2011, 15:R196 (12 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Hemodynamic monitoring and management in patients undergoing high risk surgery: a survey among North American and European anesthesiologists Maxime Cannesson, Gunther Pestel, Cameron Ricks, Andreas Hoeft, Azriel Perel Critical Care 2011, 15:R197 (15 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Succinylcholine versus rocuronium for rapid sequence intubation in intensive care: a prospective, randomized controlled trial Stephan C Marsch, Luzius Steiner, Evelyne Bucher, Hans Pargger, Martin Schumann, Timothy Aebi, Patrick R Hunziker, Martin Siegemund Critical Care 2011, 15:R199 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| F1000 Biology
	Research Assessing left ventricular systolic function in shock: evaluation of echocardiographic parameters in intensive care Lill Bergenzaun, Petri Gudmundsson, Hans Öhlin, Joachim Düring, Anders Ersson, Lilian Ihrman, Ronnie Willenheimer, Michelle S Chew Critical Care 2011, 15:R200 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Lung Function and Organ Dysfunctions in 178 Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation During The 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic Fernando G Ríos, Elisa Estenssoro, Fernando Villarejo, Ricardo Valentini, Liliana Aguilar, Daniel Pezzola, Pascual Valdez, Miguel Blasco, Cristina Orlandi, Javier Alvarez, Fernando Saldarini, Alejandro Gómez, Pablo E Gómez, Martin Deheza, Alan Zazu, Mónica Quinteros, Ariel Chena, Javier Osatnik, Damian Violi, Maria Gonzalez, Guillermo Chiappero Critical Care 2011, 15:R201 (17 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Admissions to intensive care unit of HIV-infected patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy: etiology and prognostic factors Hou-Hsien Chiang, Chien-Ching Hung, Chang-Min Lee, Hsuan-Yu Chen, Mao-Yuan Chen, Wang-Huei Sheng, Szu-Min Hsieh, Hsin-Yun Sun, Chao-Chi Ho, Chong-Jen Yu Critical Care 2011, 15:R202 (26 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research sRAGE in diabetic and non-diabetic critically ill patients: effects of intensive insulin therapy Yaseen M Arabi, Mohammed Dehbi, Asgar H Rishu, Engin Baturcam, Salim H Kahoul, Riette J Brits, Brintha Naidu, Abderrezak Bouchama Critical Care 2011, 15:R203 (26 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000
	Research Precision of the transpulmonary thermodilution measurements Xavier Monnet, Romain Persichini, Mariem Ktari, Mathieu Jozwiak, Christian Richard, Jean-Louis Teboul Critical Care 2011, 15:R204 (27 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
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	Letter Early versus late renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injury: the search for a definition of timing continues Jonathan Bannard-Smith, Stephen Mousdale Critical Care 2011, 15:437 (29 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Letter Soluble CD40 ligand is not solely related to the presence and severity of sepsis Michelle S Chew, Henrik Thorlacius Critical Care 2011, 15:438 (3 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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