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	Volume 9 Issue 2
	Comment
	Commentary Dear vasopressin, where is your place in septic shock? Martin W Duenser, Walter R Hasibeder Critical Care 2005, 9:134-135 (15 November 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Potāto, potăto, proxy consent, permission – just don't call the a whole thing off Randi Zlotnik Shaul Critical Care 2005, 9:123-124 (7 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Acute lung injury, overhydration or both? AB Johan Groeneveld, Kees H Polderman Critical Care 2005, 9:136-137 (17 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Engendering enthusiasm for sustainable disaster critical care response: why this is of consequence to critical care professionals? Saqib I Dara, Rendell W Ashton, J Christopher Farmer Critical Care 2005, 9:125-127 (27 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Protocol-directed weaning: a process of continuous performance improvement Venkat Ramachandran, Mary Jo Grap, Curtis N Sessler Critical Care 2005, 9:138-140 (28 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Extracorporeal therapies in acute rhabdomyolysis and myoglobin clearance Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2005, 9:141-142 (8 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Air or 100% oxygen for asphyxiated babies? Time to decide Nicola J Robertson Critical Care 2005, 9:128-130 (11 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Estimation of pulmonary capillary pressure: different methods for different pathophysiological processes? Silvia Nunes Critical Care 2005, 9:143-144 (17 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Long-term sequelae of critical illness: memories and health-related quality of life Catherine Hough, J Randall Curtis Critical Care 2005, 9:145-146 (23 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Charging up the public for automated external defibrillators Paula Willoughby DeJesus Critical Care 2005, 9:147-148 (24 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Blood flow, not hypoxia, determines intramucosal PCO₂ Guillermo Gutierrez Critical Care 2005, 9:149-150 (28 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Blood glucose increments as a measure of body physiology Robert G Hahn Critical Care 2005, 9:155-157 (28 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: From superbugs to superbowl Laurie A Tomlinson, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2005, 9:131-133 (3 March 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Artificial neural networks as prediction tools in the critically ill Gilles Clermont Critical Care 2005, 9:153-154 (3 March 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Human endotoxemia and human sepsis: limits to the model Ramon Anel, Anand Kumar Critical Care 2005, 9:151-152 (4 March 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Clinical review: Vasculitis on the intensive care unit – part 2: treatment and prognosis David Semple, James Keogh, Luigi Forni, Richard Venn Critical Care 2005, 9:193-197 (18 August 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review The meaning of acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit: Part III – effects of fluid administration Thomas J Morgan Critical Care 2005, 9:204-211 (3 September 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Vasopressin and terlipressin in septic shock patients Anne Delmas, Marc Leone, Sébastien Rousseau, Jacques Albanèse, Claude Martin Critical Care 2005, 9:212-222 (9 September 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Rhabdomyolysis – an overview for clinicians Ana L Huerta-Alardín, Joseph Varon, Paul E Marik Critical Care 2005, 9:158-169 (20 October 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Resuscitation in the emergency department Mohamed Y Rady Critical Care 2005, 9:170-176 (20 October 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit – part II Lewis J Kaplan, Spiros Frangos Critical Care 2005, 9:198-203 (20 October 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Ventilator strategies to reduce lung injury – lessons from pediatric and neonatal intensive care Sally H Vitali, John H Arnold Critical Care 2005, 9:177-183 (4 November 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Fundamental principles of acid-base physiology Howard E Corey Critical Care 2005, 9:184-192 (29 November 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Journal club critique Reducing interns' work hours led to fewer attentional failures and serious medical errors in intensive care units Babak Sarani, Louis H Alarcon Critical Care 2005, 9:E3 (12 January 2005) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Journal club critique No sampling technique was superior for the diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia Deanna Blisard, Eric B Milbrandt, Samuel A Tisherman Critical Care 2005, 9:E4 (14 February 2005) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Correction Correction: Pro-atrial natriuretic peptide is a prognostic marker in sepsis, similar to the APACHE II score: an observational study Nils G Morgenthaler, Joachim Struck, Mirjam Christ-Crain, Andreas Bergmann, Beat Müller Critical Care 2005, 9:169 (31 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Intensive care unit-acquired urinary tract infections in a regional critical care system Kevin B Laupland, Sean M Bagshaw, Daniel B Gregson, Andrew W Kirkpatrick, Terry Ross, Deirdre L Church Critical Care 2005, 9:R60-R65 (6 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Increased blood flow prevents intramucosal acidosis in sheep endotoxemia: a controlled study Arnaldo Dubin, Gastón Murias, Bernardo Maskin, Mario O Pozo, Juan P Sottile, Marcelo Barán, Vanina Edul, Héctor S Canales, Julio C Badie, Graciela Etcheverry, Elisa Estenssoro Critical Care 2005, 9:R66-R73 (11 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Extravascular lung water in patients with severe sepsis: a prospective cohort study Greg S Martin, Stephanie Eaton, Meredith Mealer, Marc Moss Critical Care 2005, 9:R74-R82 (11 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Impact of a nurses' protocol-directed weaning procedure on outcomes in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation for longer than 48 hours: a prospective cohort study with a matched historical control group Jean-Marie Tonnelier, Gwenaël Prat, Grégoire Le Gal, Christophe Gut-Gobert, Anne Renault, Jean-Michel Boles, Erwan L'Her Critical Care 2005, 9:R83-R89 (17 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Myoglobin clearance by super high-flux hemofiltration in a case of severe rhabdomyolysis: a case report Toshio Naka, Daryl Jones, Ian Baldwin, Nigel Fealy, Samantha Bates, Hermann Goehl, Stanislao Morgera, Hans H Neumayer, Rinaldo Bellomo Critical Care 2005, 9:R90-R95 (21 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Practice of sedation and analgesia in German intensive care units: results of a national survey Jörg Martin, Axel Parsch, Martin Franck, Klaus D Wernecke, Matthias Fischer, Claudia Spies Critical Care 2005, 9:R117-R123 (26 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Coronary artery bypass surgery and longitudinal evaluation of the autonomic cardiovascular function Pedro Soares, Adalgiza M Moreno, Sérgio LD Cravo, Antonio Nóbrega Critical Care 2005, 9:R124-R131 (26 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Patients' recollections of experiences in the intensive care unit may affect their quality of life Cristina Granja, Alice Lopes, Sara Moreira, Claudia Dias, Altamiro Costa-Pereira, António Carneiro, for the JMIP Study Group Critical Care 2005, 9:R96-R109 (31 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Although several factors of ICU stays can be stressful to patients this large multicenter trial found that neuropsychological consequences may have the largest effect on discharged patients' quality of life.
	Research Minimal instructions improve the performance of laypersons in the use of semiautomatic and automatic external defibrillators Stefan Beckers, Michael Fries, Johannes Bickenbach, Matthias Derwall, Ralf Kuhlen, Rolf Rossaint Critical Care 2005, 9:R110-R116 (31 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary A brief fifteen minute training session is all that is needed for safe and efficient use of semi-automatic and automatic external defibrillators to stop sudden cardiac arrest.
	Research Serum cystatin C concentration as a marker of acute renal dysfunction in critically ill patients Patricia Villa, Manuel Jiménez, Maria-Cruz Soriano, Jesus Manzanares, Pilar Casasnovas Critical Care 2005, 9:R139-R143 (7 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Pulmonary capillary pressure in pulmonary hypertension Rogerio Souza, Marcelo Amato, Sergio Demarzo, Daniel Deheinzelin, Carmen Barbas, Guilherme Schettino, Carlos Carvalho Critical Care 2005, 9:R132-R138 (11 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Initial distribution volume of glucose can be approximated using a conventional glucose analyzer in the intensive care unit Hironori Ishihara, Hitomi Nakamura, Hirobumi Okawa, Hajime Takase, Toshihito Tsubo, Kazuyoshi Hirota Critical Care 2005, 9:R144-R149 (11 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Comparison between logistic regression and neural networks to predict death in patients with suspected sepsis in the emergency room Fabián Jaimes, Jorge Farbiarz, Diego Alvarez, Carlos Martínez Critical Care 2005, 9:R150-R156 (17 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Microvascular permeability during experimental human endotoxemia: an open intervention study Lucas TGJ van Eijk, Peter Pickkers, Paul Smits, Wim van den Broek, Martijn PWJM Bouw, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2005, 9:R157-R164 (21 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Uneven distribution of ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome Christian Rylander, Ulf Tylén, Rauni Rossi-Norrlund, Peter Herrmann, Michael Quintel, Björn Bake Critical Care 2005, 9:R165-R171 (21 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

	Volume 9 Issue 2
	Comment
	Commentary Dear vasopressin, where is your place in septic shock? Martin W Duenser, Walter R Hasibeder Critical Care 2005, 9:134-135 (15 November 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Potāto, potăto, proxy consent, permission – just don't call the a whole thing off Randi Zlotnik Shaul Critical Care 2005, 9:123-124 (7 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Acute lung injury, overhydration or both? AB Johan Groeneveld, Kees H Polderman Critical Care 2005, 9:136-137 (17 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Engendering enthusiasm for sustainable disaster critical care response: why this is of consequence to critical care professionals? Saqib I Dara, Rendell W Ashton, J Christopher Farmer Critical Care 2005, 9:125-127 (27 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Protocol-directed weaning: a process of continuous performance improvement Venkat Ramachandran, Mary Jo Grap, Curtis N Sessler Critical Care 2005, 9:138-140 (28 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Commentary Extracorporeal therapies in acute rhabdomyolysis and myoglobin clearance Claudio Ronco Critical Care 2005, 9:141-142 (8 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Air or 100% oxygen for asphyxiated babies? Time to decide Nicola J Robertson Critical Care 2005, 9:128-130 (11 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Estimation of pulmonary capillary pressure: different methods for different pathophysiological processes? Silvia Nunes Critical Care 2005, 9:143-144 (17 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Long-term sequelae of critical illness: memories and health-related quality of life Catherine Hough, J Randall Curtis Critical Care 2005, 9:145-146 (23 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Charging up the public for automated external defibrillators Paula Willoughby DeJesus Critical Care 2005, 9:147-148 (24 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Blood flow, not hypoxia, determines intramucosal PCO₂ Guillermo Gutierrez Critical Care 2005, 9:149-150 (28 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Blood glucose increments as a measure of body physiology Robert G Hahn Critical Care 2005, 9:155-157 (28 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Recently published papers: From superbugs to superbowl Laurie A Tomlinson, Lui G Forni Critical Care 2005, 9:131-133 (3 March 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Artificial neural networks as prediction tools in the critically ill Gilles Clermont Critical Care 2005, 9:153-154 (3 March 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Commentary Human endotoxemia and human sepsis: limits to the model Ramon Anel, Anand Kumar Critical Care 2005, 9:151-152 (4 March 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review
	Review Clinical review: Vasculitis on the intensive care unit – part 2: treatment and prognosis David Semple, James Keogh, Luigi Forni, Richard Venn Critical Care 2005, 9:193-197 (18 August 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review The meaning of acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit: Part III – effects of fluid administration Thomas J Morgan Critical Care 2005, 9:204-211 (3 September 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Clinical review: Vasopressin and terlipressin in septic shock patients Anne Delmas, Marc Leone, Sébastien Rousseau, Jacques Albanèse, Claude Martin Critical Care 2005, 9:212-222 (9 September 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Rhabdomyolysis – an overview for clinicians Ana L Huerta-Alardín, Joseph Varon, Paul E Marik Critical Care 2005, 9:158-169 (20 October 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Resuscitation in the emergency department Mohamed Y Rady Critical Care 2005, 9:170-176 (20 October 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Clinical review: Acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit – part II Lewis J Kaplan, Spiros Frangos Critical Care 2005, 9:198-203 (20 October 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Ventilator strategies to reduce lung injury – lessons from pediatric and neonatal intensive care Sally H Vitali, John H Arnold Critical Care 2005, 9:177-183 (4 November 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Review Bench-to-bedside review: Fundamental principles of acid-base physiology Howard E Corey Critical Care 2005, 9:184-192 (29 November 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Report
	Journal club critique Reducing interns' work hours led to fewer attentional failures and serious medical errors in intensive care units Babak Sarani, Louis H Alarcon Critical Care 2005, 9:E3 (12 January 2005) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Journal club critique No sampling technique was superior for the diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia Deanna Blisard, Eric B Milbrandt, Samuel A Tisherman Critical Care 2005, 9:E4 (14 February 2005) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Correction Correction: Pro-atrial natriuretic peptide is a prognostic marker in sepsis, similar to the APACHE II score: an observational study Nils G Morgenthaler, Joachim Struck, Mirjam Christ-Crain, Andreas Bergmann, Beat Müller Critical Care 2005, 9:169 (31 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	Research
	Research Intensive care unit-acquired urinary tract infections in a regional critical care system Kevin B Laupland, Sean M Bagshaw, Daniel B Gregson, Andrew W Kirkpatrick, Terry Ross, Deirdre L Church Critical Care 2005, 9:R60-R65 (6 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Increased blood flow prevents intramucosal acidosis in sheep endotoxemia: a controlled study Arnaldo Dubin, Gastón Murias, Bernardo Maskin, Mario O Pozo, Juan P Sottile, Marcelo Barán, Vanina Edul, Héctor S Canales, Julio C Badie, Graciela Etcheverry, Elisa Estenssoro Critical Care 2005, 9:R66-R73 (11 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Extravascular lung water in patients with severe sepsis: a prospective cohort study Greg S Martin, Stephanie Eaton, Meredith Mealer, Marc Moss Critical Care 2005, 9:R74-R82 (11 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Impact of a nurses' protocol-directed weaning procedure on outcomes in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation for longer than 48 hours: a prospective cohort study with a matched historical control group Jean-Marie Tonnelier, Gwenaël Prat, Grégoire Le Gal, Christophe Gut-Gobert, Anne Renault, Jean-Michel Boles, Erwan L'Her Critical Care 2005, 9:R83-R89 (17 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Myoglobin clearance by super high-flux hemofiltration in a case of severe rhabdomyolysis: a case report Toshio Naka, Daryl Jones, Ian Baldwin, Nigel Fealy, Samantha Bates, Hermann Goehl, Stanislao Morgera, Hans H Neumayer, Rinaldo Bellomo Critical Care 2005, 9:R90-R95 (21 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	Research Practice of sedation and analgesia in German intensive care units: results of a national survey Jörg Martin, Axel Parsch, Martin Franck, Klaus D Wernecke, Matthias Fischer, Claudia Spies Critical Care 2005, 9:R117-R123 (26 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Coronary artery bypass surgery and longitudinal evaluation of the autonomic cardiovascular function Pedro Soares, Adalgiza M Moreno, Sérgio LD Cravo, Antonio Nóbrega Critical Care 2005, 9:R124-R131 (26 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Patients' recollections of experiences in the intensive care unit may affect their quality of life Cristina Granja, Alice Lopes, Sara Moreira, Claudia Dias, Altamiro Costa-Pereira, António Carneiro, for the JMIP Study Group Critical Care 2005, 9:R96-R109 (31 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Although several factors of ICU stays can be stressful to patients this large multicenter trial found that neuropsychological consequences may have the largest effect on discharged patients' quality of life.
	Research Minimal instructions improve the performance of laypersons in the use of semiautomatic and automatic external defibrillators Stefan Beckers, Michael Fries, Johannes Bickenbach, Matthias Derwall, Ralf Kuhlen, Rolf Rossaint Critical Care 2005, 9:R110-R116 (31 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary A brief fifteen minute training session is all that is needed for safe and efficient use of semi-automatic and automatic external defibrillators to stop sudden cardiac arrest.
	Research Serum cystatin C concentration as a marker of acute renal dysfunction in critically ill patients Patricia Villa, Manuel Jiménez, Maria-Cruz Soriano, Jesus Manzanares, Pilar Casasnovas Critical Care 2005, 9:R139-R143 (7 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Pulmonary capillary pressure in pulmonary hypertension Rogerio Souza, Marcelo Amato, Sergio Demarzo, Daniel Deheinzelin, Carmen Barbas, Guilherme Schettino, Carlos Carvalho Critical Care 2005, 9:R132-R138 (11 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Initial distribution volume of glucose can be approximated using a conventional glucose analyzer in the intensive care unit Hironori Ishihara, Hitomi Nakamura, Hirobumi Okawa, Hajime Takase, Toshihito Tsubo, Kazuyoshi Hirota Critical Care 2005, 9:R144-R149 (11 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Comparison between logistic regression and neural networks to predict death in patients with suspected sepsis in the emergency room Fabián Jaimes, Jorge Farbiarz, Diego Alvarez, Carlos Martínez Critical Care 2005, 9:R150-R156 (17 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Microvascular permeability during experimental human endotoxemia: an open intervention study Lucas TGJ van Eijk, Peter Pickkers, Paul Smits, Wim van den Broek, Martijn PWJM Bouw, Johannes G van der Hoeven Critical Care 2005, 9:R157-R164 (21 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	Research Uneven distribution of ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome Christian Rylander, Ulf Tylén, Rauni Rossi-Norrlund, Peter Herrmann, Michael Quintel, Björn Bake Critical Care 2005, 9:R165-R171 (21 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

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