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	Volume 8 Issue 4
	Comment
	Commentary Insulin and metabolic substrates during human sepsis Simon J Finney Critical Care 2004, 8:227-228 (25 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary N-acetylcysteine in clinical sepsis: a difficult marriage Herbert Spapen Critical Care 2004, 8:229-230 (9 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Clinical trial of a weaning protocol Alan H Morris Critical Care 2004, 8:207-209 (14 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Ethics roundtable debate: Child with severe brain damage and an underlying brain tumour Scott Gunn, Satoru Hashimoto, Michael Karakozov, Thomas Marx, Ian KS Tan, Dan R Thompson, Jean-Louis Vincent Critical Care 2004, 8:213-218 (30 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: Take your predictions with a drop of saline ... and breathe deeply before turning on your phone David J Semple, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2004, 8:210-212 (3 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Carbon dioxide monitoring and evidence-based practice – now you see it, now you don't David Gattas, Raj Ayer, Ganesh Suntharalingam, Martin Chapman Critical Care 2004, 8:219-221 (8 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Severe sepsis epidemiology: sampling, selection, and society Walter T Linde-Zwirble, Derek C Angus Critical Care 2004, 8:222-226 (9 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Pro/con clinical debate: Life support should have a special status among therapies, and patients or their families should have a right to insist on this treatment even if it will not improve outcome David Crippen, Laura Hawryluck Critical Care 2004, 8:231-233 (19 February 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Nosocomial infections and immunity: lesson from brain-injured patients Tomasz Dziedzic, Agnieszka Slowik, Andrzej Szczudlik Critical Care 2004, 8:266-270 (19 February 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Clinical management of atrial fibrillation – rate control versus rhythm control Hoong Lim, Ali Hamaad, Gregory YH Lip Critical Care 2004, 8:271-279 (19 February 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: A brief history of clinical acid–base David A Story Critical Care 2004, 8:253-258 (30 April 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Treating acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit – the role of buffers Brian K Gehlbach, Gregory A Schmidt Critical Care 2004, 8:259-265 (5 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Mechanisms of beta-receptor stimulation-induced improvement of acute lung injury and pulmonary edema Horacio E Groshaus, Sanjay Manocha, Keith R Walley, James A Russell Critical Care 2004, 8:234-242 (25 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Science review: Mechanisms of impaired adrenal function in sepsis and molecular actions of glucocorticoids Hélène Prigent, Virginie Maxime, Djillali Annane Critical Care 2004, 8:243-252 (25 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Equipment review: The molecular adsorbents recirculating system (MARS^®) Martin Boyle, Jelica Kurtovic, David Bihari, Stephen Riordan, Christian Steiner Critical Care 2004, 8:280-286 (24 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Statistics review 11: Assessing risk Viv Bewick, Liz Cheek, Jonathan Ball Critical Care 2004, 8:287-291 (30 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Book report Cardiopulmonary critical care Marilyn T Haupt Critical Care 2004, 8:294-295 (13 February 2004) Full text \| PDF
	Web report ICUDelirium.org Frank V Ritacca Critical Care 2004, 8:296 (17 February 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Prevalence and incidence of severe sepsis in Dutch intensive care units Aukje van Gestel, Jan Bakker, Christiaan PWM Veraart, Ben A van Hout Critical Care 2004, 8:R153-R162 (14 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Endogenous angiotensin II in the regulation of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in anaesthetized dogs Ives Hubloue, Benoît Rondelet, François Kerbaul, Dominique Biarent, Guiti Milani, Michel Staroukine, Pierre Bergmann, Robert Naeije, Marc Leeman Critical Care 2004, 8:R163-R171 (14 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The influence of N-acetyl-L-cystein infusion on cytokine levels and gastric intramucosal pH during severe sepsis Sayım Emet, Dilek Memiş, Zafer Pamukçu Critical Care 2004, 8:R172-R179 (14 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Epidemiology of sepsis in Norway in 1999 Hans Flaatten Critical Care 2004, 8:R180-R184 (14 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Can generic paediatric mortality scores calculated 4 hours after admission be used as inclusion criteria for clinical trials? Stéphane Leteurtre, Francis Leclerc, Jessica Wirth, Odile Noizet, Eric Magnenant, Ahmed Sadik, Catherine Fourier, Robin Cremer Critical Care 2004, 8:R185-R193 (21 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Performance of six severity-of-illness scores in cancer patients requiring admission to the intensive care unit: a prospective observational study Márcio Soares, Flávia Fontes, Joana Dantas, Daniela Gadelha, Paloma Cariello, Flávia Nardes, César Amorim, Luisa Toscano, José R Rocco Critical Care 2004, 8:R194-R203 (24 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Acute renal failure – definition, outcome measures, animal models, fluid therapy and information technology needs: the Second International Consensus Conference of the Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative (ADQI) Group Rinaldo Bellomo, Claudio Ronco, John A Kellum, Ravindra L Mehta, Paul Palevsky, the ADQI workgroup Critical Care 2004, 8:R204-R212 (24 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Influence of insulin on glucose metabolism and energy expenditure in septic patients Zdenek Rusavy, Vladimir Sramek, Silvie Lacigova, Ivan Novak, Pavel Tesinsky, Ian A Macdonald Critical Care 2004, 8:R213-R220 (26 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of volume resuscitation on splanchnic perfusion in canine model of severe sepsis induced by live Escherichia coli infusion Claudio Lagoa, Luiz de Figueiredo, Ruy Cruz, Eliézer Silva, Maurício Rocha e Silva Critical Care 2004, 8:R221-R228 (27 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Accidental catheter removal in critically ill patients: a prospective and observational study Leonardo Lorente, María S Huidobro, María M Martín, Alejandro Jiménez, María L Mora Critical Care 2004, 8:R229-R233 (2 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein during systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis and organ dysfunction Gian Castelli, Claudio Pognani, Michael Meisner, Antonio Stuani, Daniela Bellomi, Laura Sgarbi Critical Care 2004, 8:R234-R242 (10 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Immediate post-operative effects of tracheotomy on respiratory function during mechanical ventilation Argyro Amygdalou, George Dimopoulos, Markos Moukas, Christos Katsanos, Athina Katagi, Costas Mandragos, Stavros H Constantopoulos, Panagiotis K Behrakis, Miltos P Vassiliou Critical Care 2004, 8:R243-R247 (10 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Marked elevations in N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide levels in septic shock Gerald Chua, Lee Kang-Hoe Critical Care 2004, 8:R248-R250 (15 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Brazilian Sepsis Epidemiological Study (BASES study) Eliézer Silva, Marcelo Pedro, Ana Sogayar, Tatiana Mohovic, Carla Silva, Mariano Janiszewski, Ruy Cal, Érica de Sousa, Thereza Abe, Joel de Andrade, Jorge de Matos, Ederlon Rezende, Murillo Assunção, Álvaro Avezum, Patrícia CS Rocha, Gustavo de Matos, André Bento, Alice Corrêa, Paulo Vieira, Elias Knobel Critical Care 2004, 8:R251-R260 (15 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Tracheostomy timing and the duration of weaning in patients with acute respiratory failure Jackie H Boynton, Kenneth Hawkins, Brian J Eastridge, Grant E O'Keefe Critical Care 2004, 8:R261-R267 (24 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Safety and efficacy of analgesia-based sedation with remifentanil versus standard hypnotic-based regimens in intensive care unit patients with brain injuries: a randomised, controlled trial [ISRCTN50308308] Andreas Karabinis, Kostas Mandragos, Spiros Stergiopoulos, Apostolos Komnos, Jens Soukup, Ben Speelberg, Andrew JT Kirkham Critical Care 2004, 8:R268-R280 (28 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

	Volume 8 Issue 4
	Comment
	Commentary Insulin and metabolic substrates during human sepsis Simon J Finney Critical Care 2004, 8:227-228 (25 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary N-acetylcysteine in clinical sepsis: a difficult marriage Herbert Spapen Critical Care 2004, 8:229-230 (9 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Clinical trial of a weaning protocol Alan H Morris Critical Care 2004, 8:207-209 (14 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Ethics roundtable debate: Child with severe brain damage and an underlying brain tumour Scott Gunn, Satoru Hashimoto, Michael Karakozov, Thomas Marx, Ian KS Tan, Dan R Thompson, Jean-Louis Vincent Critical Care 2004, 8:213-218 (30 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: Take your predictions with a drop of saline ... and breathe deeply before turning on your phone David J Semple, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2004, 8:210-212 (3 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Carbon dioxide monitoring and evidence-based practice – now you see it, now you don't David Gattas, Raj Ayer, Ganesh Suntharalingam, Martin Chapman Critical Care 2004, 8:219-221 (8 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Severe sepsis epidemiology: sampling, selection, and society Walter T Linde-Zwirble, Derek C Angus Critical Care 2004, 8:222-226 (9 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review
	Review Pro/con clinical debate: Life support should have a special status among therapies, and patients or their families should have a right to insist on this treatment even if it will not improve outcome David Crippen, Laura Hawryluck Critical Care 2004, 8:231-233 (19 February 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Nosocomial infections and immunity: lesson from brain-injured patients Tomasz Dziedzic, Agnieszka Slowik, Andrzej Szczudlik Critical Care 2004, 8:266-270 (19 February 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Clinical management of atrial fibrillation – rate control versus rhythm control Hoong Lim, Ali Hamaad, Gregory YH Lip Critical Care 2004, 8:271-279 (19 February 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: A brief history of clinical acid–base David A Story Critical Care 2004, 8:253-258 (30 April 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Treating acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit – the role of buffers Brian K Gehlbach, Gregory A Schmidt Critical Care 2004, 8:259-265 (5 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Mechanisms of beta-receptor stimulation-induced improvement of acute lung injury and pulmonary edema Horacio E Groshaus, Sanjay Manocha, Keith R Walley, James A Russell Critical Care 2004, 8:234-242 (25 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Science review: Mechanisms of impaired adrenal function in sepsis and molecular actions of glucocorticoids Hélène Prigent, Virginie Maxime, Djillali Annane Critical Care 2004, 8:243-252 (25 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Equipment review: The molecular adsorbents recirculating system (MARS^®) Martin Boyle, Jelica Kurtovic, David Bihari, Stephen Riordan, Christian Steiner Critical Care 2004, 8:280-286 (24 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Statistics review 11: Assessing risk Viv Bewick, Liz Cheek, Jonathan Ball Critical Care 2004, 8:287-291 (30 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Book report Cardiopulmonary critical care Marilyn T Haupt Critical Care 2004, 8:294-295 (13 February 2004) Full text \| PDF
	Web report ICUDelirium.org Frank V Ritacca Critical Care 2004, 8:296 (17 February 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	Research
	Research Prevalence and incidence of severe sepsis in Dutch intensive care units Aukje van Gestel, Jan Bakker, Christiaan PWM Veraart, Ben A van Hout Critical Care 2004, 8:R153-R162 (14 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Endogenous angiotensin II in the regulation of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in anaesthetized dogs Ives Hubloue, Benoît Rondelet, François Kerbaul, Dominique Biarent, Guiti Milani, Michel Staroukine, Pierre Bergmann, Robert Naeije, Marc Leeman Critical Care 2004, 8:R163-R171 (14 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research The influence of N-acetyl-L-cystein infusion on cytokine levels and gastric intramucosal pH during severe sepsis Sayım Emet, Dilek Memiş, Zafer Pamukçu Critical Care 2004, 8:R172-R179 (14 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Epidemiology of sepsis in Norway in 1999 Hans Flaatten Critical Care 2004, 8:R180-R184 (14 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Can generic paediatric mortality scores calculated 4 hours after admission be used as inclusion criteria for clinical trials? Stéphane Leteurtre, Francis Leclerc, Jessica Wirth, Odile Noizet, Eric Magnenant, Ahmed Sadik, Catherine Fourier, Robin Cremer Critical Care 2004, 8:R185-R193 (21 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research Performance of six severity-of-illness scores in cancer patients requiring admission to the intensive care unit: a prospective observational study Márcio Soares, Flávia Fontes, Joana Dantas, Daniela Gadelha, Paloma Cariello, Flávia Nardes, César Amorim, Luisa Toscano, José R Rocco Critical Care 2004, 8:R194-R203 (24 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Acute renal failure – definition, outcome measures, animal models, fluid therapy and information technology needs: the Second International Consensus Conference of the Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative (ADQI) Group Rinaldo Bellomo, Claudio Ronco, John A Kellum, Ravindra L Mehta, Paul Palevsky, the ADQI workgroup Critical Care 2004, 8:R204-R212 (24 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	Research Influence of insulin on glucose metabolism and energy expenditure in septic patients Zdenek Rusavy, Vladimir Sramek, Silvie Lacigova, Ivan Novak, Pavel Tesinsky, Ian A Macdonald Critical Care 2004, 8:R213-R220 (26 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Effects of volume resuscitation on splanchnic perfusion in canine model of severe sepsis induced by live Escherichia coli infusion Claudio Lagoa, Luiz de Figueiredo, Ruy Cruz, Eliézer Silva, Maurício Rocha e Silva Critical Care 2004, 8:R221-R228 (27 May 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Accidental catheter removal in critically ill patients: a prospective and observational study Leonardo Lorente, María S Huidobro, María M Martín, Alejandro Jiménez, María L Mora Critical Care 2004, 8:R229-R233 (2 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein during systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis and organ dysfunction Gian Castelli, Claudio Pognani, Michael Meisner, Antonio Stuani, Daniela Bellomi, Laura Sgarbi Critical Care 2004, 8:R234-R242 (10 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Immediate post-operative effects of tracheotomy on respiratory function during mechanical ventilation Argyro Amygdalou, George Dimopoulos, Markos Moukas, Christos Katsanos, Athina Katagi, Costas Mandragos, Stavros H Constantopoulos, Panagiotis K Behrakis, Miltos P Vassiliou Critical Care 2004, 8:R243-R247 (10 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Marked elevations in N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide levels in septic shock Gerald Chua, Lee Kang-Hoe Critical Care 2004, 8:R248-R250 (15 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Brazilian Sepsis Epidemiological Study (BASES study) Eliézer Silva, Marcelo Pedro, Ana Sogayar, Tatiana Mohovic, Carla Silva, Mariano Janiszewski, Ruy Cal, Érica de Sousa, Thereza Abe, Joel de Andrade, Jorge de Matos, Ederlon Rezende, Murillo Assunção, Álvaro Avezum, Patrícia CS Rocha, Gustavo de Matos, André Bento, Alice Corrêa, Paulo Vieira, Elias Knobel Critical Care 2004, 8:R251-R260 (15 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Tracheostomy timing and the duration of weaning in patients with acute respiratory failure Jackie H Boynton, Kenneth Hawkins, Brian J Eastridge, Grant E O'Keefe Critical Care 2004, 8:R261-R267 (24 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Safety and efficacy of analgesia-based sedation with remifentanil versus standard hypnotic-based regimens in intensive care unit patients with brain injuries: a randomised, controlled trial [ISRCTN50308308] Andreas Karabinis, Kostas Mandragos, Spiros Stergiopoulos, Apostolos Komnos, Jens Soukup, Ben Speelberg, Andrew JT Kirkham Critical Care 2004, 8:R268-R280 (28 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

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