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Critical Care publishes selected research, proceedings and collections of thematic reviews as supplements. All articles published in supplements are subject to peer review and are free to access online. The journal also publishes supplements containing meeting abstracts.

Volume 2 Supplement 1

18th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

Meeting abstracts
from 18th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine
Brussels, Belgium
17-20 March 1998

Hemodynamics in induced whole body hyperthermia

T Kerner, M Deja, O Ahlers, J Löffel, H Riess, P Wust, D Pappert, H Gerlach Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P001 (1 March 1998)

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Induced hyperthermia causes significant changes in lymphocytes

O Ahlers, T Boehnke, T Kerner, M Deja, D Keh, J Löffel, B Hildebrandt, H Riess, P Wust, D Pappert, H Gerlach Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P002-2 (1 March 1998)

Relationship between reactive hemophagocytic syndrome (RHS) and multiple organ system failure (MOSF)

F Gauvin, B Toledano, M David, J Lacroix Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P003 (1 March 1998)

LPS does not induce changes in hepatocellular microtubule cytoskeleton

S Russwurm, M Wiederhold, KJ Böhm, P Mühlig, I Stonans, E Unger, K Reinhart Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P004-3 (1 March 1998)

HepG2 hepatocytes express IFN-γ, TNF-α, TGF-β, M-CSF, oncostatin-M, ICAM-1, IL-4, IL-5, IL-7, IL-10, IL-11, IL-12 and IL-6 receptor genes in vitro

S Russwurm, I Stonans, E Stonane, G Weigand, M Wiederhold, L Jäger, K Reinhart Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P005 (1 March 1998)

Autoantibodies against oxidated low density lipoproteins (oLAb) and procalcitonin (PCT) as prognostic markers for patients suffering from sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

J Reiger, F Tatzber, G Ziervogel, U Köller, G Grimm Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P006 (1 March 1998)

Endotoxin-induced adhesion of human red blood cells to vascular endothelium does not depend on the presence of leukocytes but is modified by different flow pattern

O Eichelbrönner, A Sielenkämper, G Cepinskas, I Chin-Yee, W Sibbald Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P007 (1 March 1998)

Adhesion molecule, soluble adhesion molecule, and cytokine levels in patients with severe burns

S Endo, H Nakae, Y Yamada, K Inada, S Taniguchi Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P008 (1 March 1998)

Circulating markers of endothelial activation in acetaminophen induced acute liver failure

W Bernal, P Langley, J Wendon Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P009 (1 March 1998)

Circulating endothelial adhesion molecules in critically ill septic patients

C Bouza Alvarez, M Sancho, A Velasco, N Longo, P Sanchez-Mateos Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P010 (1 March 1998)

Antibodies to ICAM-1 and PECAM-1 ameliorate pulmonary injury after intestinal ischemia-reperfusion in the rat

A Börjesson, XD Wang, R Andersson Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P011 (1 March 1998)

Lipid peroxidation parameters and antioxidant status of critically ill intensive care unit patients

KH Smolle, G Khoschsorur, W Wonisch, F Tatzber Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P012 (1 March 1998)

CD64 upregulation on peripheral granulocytes is not a marker of sepsis and does not correlate with serum concentrations of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in postoperative/posttraumatic patients with severe sepsis

M Weiss, C Selig, M Ruoff, H Feist, C Karcher, A Koch, A Reuter, EM Schneider Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P013 (1 March 1998)

Selenium substitution in patients with severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

MWA Angstwurm, J Schottdorf, J Schopohl, R Gärtner Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P014 (1 March 1998)

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) enhances superoxide production in acute liver failure (ALF): an in vivo effect

M Clapperton, J Wendon, N Rolando Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P015-8 (1 March 1998)

Pulmonary injury after intestinal ischemia and reperfusion injury: effects of treatment with lexipafant, a PAF antagonist

A Börjesson, XD Wang, R Andersson Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P016 (1 March 1998)

Pentoxifylline in severe sepsis: a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study

KH Staubach, J Schröder, P Zabel, F Stüber Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P017 (1 March 1998)

Treatment of severe sepsis in patients with highly elevated IL-6 levels with anti-TNF monoclonal antibody MAK 195F: The Ramses study

K Reinhart Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P018 (1 March 1998)

C1-Inhibitor substitution as ultima ratio therapy in septic shock: experience with 15 patients

B Vangerow, G Marx, M Leuwer, H Rueckoldt Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P019 (1 March 1998)

Increased monocyte activation and tissue factor expression in patients with sepsis

B Dohrn, S Russwurm, J Vickers, A Meier-Hellmann, P Spangenberg, W Lösche, K Reinhart Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P020-10 (1 March 1998)

Significance of the changes in blood fibrinogen levels as an acute phase reactant in septic DIC

Y Otomo, H Henmi, M Honma, H Kato, J Inoue, T Arai Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P021 (1 March 1998)

Coagulation and fibrinolysis after head injury

M Homma, H Henmi, Y Otomo, J Inoue, H Kato, T Arai Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P022-11 (1 March 1998)

Close relationship of PAI-1 (plasminogen activator inhibitor-1) with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and abnormal glucose metabolism investigated by means of artificial pancreas

M Hoshino, Y Haraguchi, M Sakai, H Saegusa, K Hayashi, N Horita, H Ohsawa Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P023 (1 March 1998)

Use of antithrombin III in cancer patients with sepsis complicated with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy

M Polansky, J Varon, WK Hoots Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P024 (1 March 1998)

Effect of antithrombin III on inflammatory immune response in patients with severe sepsis

D Inthorn, JN Hoffmann, WH Hartl, D Mühlbayer, M Jochum Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P025 (1 March 1998)

Release of endothelin in an experimental model of shock and ARDS in sheep

U Friess, M Quintel, H Roth, F Esen, C Beyer, HJ Bender Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P026-13 (1 March 1998)

Effect of interleukin-6 and interleukin-10 on nitric oxide production by endothelial cells

V Brix-Christensen, Y Liu, E Tonnesen, G Stefano Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P027 (1 March 1998)

Effects of nitric oxide (NO) on platelets in neonates

D Keh, I Kürer, M Gerlach, W Dudenhausen, W Woltmann, K Falke, H Gerlach Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P028-14 (1 March 1998)

Nitric oxide (NO) metabolite levels are not increased during hypotensive periods in human sepsis

DH Jenkins, HL Frankel, AK May, H Nguyen, K Simo, CW Schwab, S Bina Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P029 (1 March 1998)

Serum TNF alpha and IL-8 levels in difficult weaning patients

V Cerny, P Zivny, P Dostal, R Parizkova Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P030-15 (1 March 1998)

Matrix metalloproteinase-1, soluble Fas ligand, and soluble Fas antigen levels in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

S Endo, T Kasai, T Takakuwa, H Nakae, Y Yamada, K Inada, S Taniguchi Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P031 (1 March 1998)

Endothelium activation during prolonged extra-corporeal circulation

B Adamik, B Pliskowska, PS Berezowicz, J Kübler, B Golêbiowska, A Kübler Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P032-16 (1 March 1998)

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) without systemic inflammation

A Takala, I Jousela, O Takkunen, KT Olkkola, S-E Jansson, M Leirisalo-Repo, H Repo Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P033 (1 March 1998)

Measurement of circulating ICAM-1 in patients with acute lung injury on ventilators in intensive care unit

C Hoong Thye, R Rajamanon mani, G Ong Siok Yan, R Qvist Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P034 (1 March 1998)

Human peripheral blood mononuclear cells express mRNA for procalcitonin; modulation by lipopolysaccharides and sepsis related cytokines

M Oberhoffer, S Russwurm, I Stonans, E Stonane, H Vogelsang, U Junker, L Jäger, K Reinhart Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P035-17 (1 March 1998)

Procalcitonin, cytokines and C-reactive protein in systemic inflammatory response

P Tesinsky, Z Rusavy, I Novak, V Sramek Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P036 (1 March 1998)

Procalcitonin in paediatric sepsis

M Hatherill, SM Tibby, A Mclntyre, IA Murdoch Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P037-18 (1 March 1998)

Urinary procalcitonin associated with a microbiologically diagnosed pneumonitis: preliminary results

F Chiappini, MC Matita, P De Sole, R Fresu, L Frigieri, L Fuso, G Pagliari Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P038 (1 March 1998)

Procalcitonin (PCT) for monitoring ICU patients with severe polytrauma and early SIRS: results of a prospective study

RJ Stiletto, G Kirchner, E Ziering Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P039 (1 March 1998)

Postoperative plasma concentrations of procalcitonin after different types of surgery

M Meisner, K Tschaikowsky, A Hutzler, C Schick, J Schmidt Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P040 (1 March 1998)

Enhanced preoperative C-reactive protein plasma levels predict postoperative infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

EJ Fransen, JG Maessen, TWO Elenbaas, EEHL van Aamhem, E Stobberingh, H Visschers, MP van Diejen-Visser Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P041 (1 March 1998)

In vitro production by whole blood of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in neonates with transposition of the great arteries having undergone arterial switch operation

MC Seghaye, K Schumacher, RG Grabitz, S Busse, S Däbritz, BJ Messmer, G von Bernuth, J Duchateau Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P042 (1 March 1998)

Postoperative morbidity following cardiopulmonary bypass may be attributed to endotoxemia

PM Walker, DM Foster, AD Romaschin, D Harris, TE David, JC Marshall Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P043 (1 March 1998)

Influence of temperature on leukocyte kinetics during cardiopulmonary bypass and postoperative organ damage: an experimental study

Ma Qing, MC Seghaye, J Vazquez, RG Grabitz, B Klosterhalfen, M Sigler, BJ Messmer, G von Bernuth Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P044 (1 March 1998)

Correction for haemodilution is necessary for properly interpreting laboratory results obtained perioperatively in open-heart surgery

J van Zwienen, A Voets, C van der Linden, S van Leeuwen, T Hendriks, C Doelman, K Miederna, P van der Starre, M Haalebos, H Bilo, W van Rooijen-Butijn Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P045-22 (1 March 1998)

Myocardial cell damage related to arterial switch operation in neonates and the role of pro-inflammatory, cytokines

MC Seghaye, RG Grabitz, HH Hövels-Gürich, J Duchateau, S Däbritz, BJ Messmer, G von Bernuth Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P046 (1 March 1998)

A new model for evaluation of thrombosis and ischaemia/reperfusion injury

HB Ravn, LB Ilkjaer, U Moeldrup, L Jensen, M Chew, S Johnsen, L Birk-Soerensen, E Tønnesen, VE Hjortdal Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P047-23 (1 March 1998)

Treatment of hypercoagulation state in acute myocardial infarction

VM Kreines, SI Sharovarnikov, AI Kravchenko, VM Vlasov, VH Vaizov, IM Ustyantseva Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P048 (1 March 1998)

Artificial blood as a way to treat acute myocardial infarction

TA Pertseva, LV Usenko, OG Cherkasova Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P049 (1 March 1998)

Morbidity in the SICU after transmyocardial laser revascularization

C De La Cruz, J Cruz, A Castillo, E Corbacho, M Damas, J Sarmiento Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P050-24 (1 March 1998)

Intra-operative events do not predict perioperative myocardial infarction

SK Appavu, R Haley, SR Patel, A Khorasani Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P051 (1 March 1998)

Painless acute myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus

Š Grmec Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P052 (1 March 1998)

A new system for quantitative determination of troponin T and myoglobin in the emergency room and in the intensive care unit

U Waldenhofer, MM Hirsch, AN Laggner, HA Katus, M Müller-Bardorff, C Sylvén, G Rasmanis, PO Collinson, W Gerhardt, G Hafner, R Zerback, R Leinberger Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P053 (1 March 1998)

Intravenous magnesium reduces infarct size following an ischaemia/reperfusion injury combined with a thrombogenic lesion in the LAD

HB Ravn, LB Ilkjaer, U Moeldrup, L Jensen, M Chew, S Johnsen, L Birk-Soerensen, E Tønnesen, VE Hjortdal Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P054 (1 March 1998)

Remifentanil in cardiac anesthesia: influence on postoperative ICU course

F Guarracino, A Bossi, M Tedesco, D De Cosmo, R De Stefani Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P055-26 (1 March 1998)

Continuous infusion of propofol for sedation of pediatric patients following open-heart surgery

A Darwish, S Mousa, B Afrane, M El-Barbary, Z Halees Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P056 (1 March 1998)

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate: an 'old' and very interesting drug: new perspectives?

DR Pichlmeier Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P057 (1 March 1998)

Rapid and safe intubation with rocuronium bromide in critically ill patients

MA Estecha, JM Molina, CA De la Cruz, L Ruiz Del Fresno, D Daga, A García-Alcántara, JL Carpintero Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P058 (1 March 1998)

The use of continuous epidural anaesthesia in intensive care units in Poland

A Szukiewicz, F Mayzner-Zawadzka, D Kosson, D Szukiewicz Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P059 (1 March 1998)

Electrocardiographic abnormalities in patients with cerebrovascular disease

MB Passavanti, MA Tedesco, F Massimo, G Ratti, G Di Salvo, F Argenzio, G Limongelli, C Aurilio, M Chiefari Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P060-28 (1 March 1998)

Sepsis: cause of late deterioration of intracranial pressure in patients with severe traumatic brain injury?

P Dostal, V Cerny, R Parizkova Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P061 (1 March 1998)

Determinants of natriuretic peptides in early septic shock

R Witthaut, Ch Busch, P Fraunberger, A Walli, D Seidel, G Pilz, K Werdan Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P062-29 (1 March 1998)

Prolonged hypernatremia safely controls elevated intracranial pressure in pediatric head injury patients

S Khanna, B Fisher, B Peterson Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P063 (1 March 1998)

Disorders of the effective osmolality in central nervous system injury

M Balík, A Kazda Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P064 (1 March 1998)

Perfusion pressure changes after ANP administration in preeclampsia: in vitro study

D Szukiewicz, A Szukiewicz, D Maslinska, M Markowski Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P065 (1 March 1998)

Management of subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: is early surgery better than delayed?

V Švigelj Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P066 (1 March 1998)

Low albuminemia on vasospasm following subarachinoid hemorrhage (SAH)

K Ikeda, T Ikeda, M Usuda, N Ishii, S Nakajima, T Fukuda, M Hasue Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P067 (1 March 1998)

Monitoring of hypervolemic hemodilution and hypertensive (HHH) therapy in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients with pulmonary artery catheter (PAC)

JL Nates, M Jauss, S Singh, D Krieger Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P068 (1 March 1998)

Diagnostics and treatment algorythms of acute brain injury period

VV Agadganjan, SA Kravtsov, VM Kreines, AV Novokshonov Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P069-32 (1 March 1998)

Cranial computed tomography in the emergency evaluation of adult patients without a recent history of head trauma: a prospective analysis

AJ Sproesser, SG Rothrock, J Falk Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P070 (1 March 1998)

Cerebral blood flow velocities in hypoxemic patients

F Chiappini, L Fuso, G Pagliari, M Visocchi, B Cioni, M Meglio Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P071 (1 March 1998)

Use of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in the follow-up of carbon monoxide poisoned patients treated with HBO therapy: a case report

M Maione, L Socciarelli, S Falini, G Scalmani, G Poggi, M Brauzzi Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P072-33 (1 March 1998)

The effects of diaspirin crosslinked hemoglobin (DCLHb) on oxygenation, perfusion and resuscitation: preclinical experience

K Burhop, C Ince, A Gulati, D Malcolm Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P073 (1 March 1998)

Intraoperative administration of Hextend^® versus 6% Hetastrach in saline for the treatment of hypovolemia during major surgery: preliminary results of a randomized clinical trial

E Bennett-Guerrero, TJ Gan, DM Moskowitz, JV Booth, S Konstadt, Y Olefulobi, C Bradford, D Kucmeroski, R Woolf Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P074 (1 March 1998)

Hypertensive reaction to a certain batch of albumin 5%: a case report

M Heringlake, S Brückner, P Sieg, P Schmucker Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P075 (1 March 1998)

The use of lithium dilution for measuring cardiac output and shunt fraction in patients during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a feasibility study in a flow model

MM Jonas, RAF Linton, DM Band, TK O'Brien, M Turtle Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P076-35 (1 March 1998)

Cardiac output estimation with transesophageal Doppler

A Donati, R Coltrinari, D Achilli, E Adrario, L Mariani, P Bechi, P Pelaia, P Pietropaoli Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P077-36 (1 March 1998)

Femoral artery catheterisation for cardiac output measurement using the femoral artery thermodilution technique does not compromise limb perfusion

NH Boyle, B Ng, H Berkenstadt, PC Roberts, AC Barber, RC Mason, A McLuckie, RJ Beale Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P078 (1 March 1998)

Measurement of cardiac output in infants less than 10 kg: accuracy of femoral artery thermodilution as compared to direct Fick

SM Tibby, M Hatherill, G Jones, IA Murdoch Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P079 (1 March 1998)

Time course evolution of ventilatory response to inspiratory unloading in patients

G Annat, P Mahul, S Duperret, B Delafosse, D Weismann, J-P Viale Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P080 (1 March 1998)

Interactive ventilation: first experience with patient controlled weaning by using a Siemens-SV 300 Automode® ventilator

H Roth, M Quintel, R Tillmans, G Lansche, U Friess, P Herrmann, HJ Bender Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P081-38 (1 March 1998)

Mechanical ventilation effects on distal organs: preliminary reports

F Valenza, S Sibilla, G Porro, G Nicolini, G Tredici, L Gattinoni Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P082-39 (1 March 1998)

Aspiration of airway dead space (ASPIDS) in mechanically ventilated patients

E De Robertis, G Servillo, F Rossano, B Jonson, R Tufano Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P083 (1 March 1998)

Intratracheal gas insuflation (ITG) and biphasic positive airway pressure (BIPAP): an integrated strategy in acute respiratory distress syndrome

AS Crespo, AF Carvalho, MA Fernandes, LA Campos Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P084-40 (1 March 1998)

Temperature loss from gases in the ETT exposed to ambient

RB Williams, BD Peterson Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P085-41 (1 March 1998)

Influence of bronchodilatation on impedance of the respiratory system in mechanically ventilated COPD patients

C Gysbrechts, H Dits, E Frans, A Michels, A Wilmer, KP Van de Woestijne, H Bobbaers Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P086 (1 March 1998)

Automatic static pV curves measurement (RM software)

J Ruzicka, M Nalos, V Sramek, I Novák, R Rokyta, M Matejovic, P Hora Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P087-42 (1 March 1998)

Time required for PaO₂ equilibration during mechanical ventilation with changes in FiO₂

N Cakar, M Tugrul, A Demirarslan, T Erdem, Ö Akinci, F Esen, L Telci Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P088 (1 March 1998)

Pre-hospital tracheal intubation assisted by fibroscopy in patients with suspicion of cervical spine lesion: a pilot study

P-H Bassene, A d'Hollander, J-P Faller, A Kara, J-B Braun Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P089 (1 March 1998)

Bedside percutaneous tracheostomy: experience with 40 critically ill patients

SF Kahveci, S Gören, O Kutlay, B Özcan, G Korfah Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P091 (1 March 1998)

Esophageal acid and bile reflux in mechanically ventilated patients

H Dits, A De Weerdt, A Wilmer, J Tack, E Frans, H Bobbaers Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P092 (1 March 1998)

Adrenocortical function and outcome in critically ill patients

E Bermejo, T Lajo, JC Sotillo, MJ Fernández, E Palencia, C Bouza Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P093 (1 March 1998)

Treatment of postoperative lung injury in patients with SIRS by methylprednisolone

M Sumida, T Fukada, Y Tsukazaki, N Kobayashi, Y Mukubou, T Sumida, K Taira, M Kawamata Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P094 (1 March 1998)

A placebo-controlled study on the effects of corticosteroid inhalation therapy in ammonia induced lung injury in rabbits

E Sjöblom, J Höjer, PEJ Kulling, K Stauffer, A Suneson, U Ludwigs Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P095 (1 March 1998)

Late steroid therapy improves gas exchange and reduces organ dysfunction in acute lung injury caused by pneumococcal pneumonia

T Varpula, V Pettilä, E Rintala Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P096 (1 March 1998)

Corticoid treatment increases the risk of enterobacter aerogenes infection in intensive care unit

M Piagnerelli, P Lejeune, Y Glupczynski, E Carlier Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P097 (1 March 1998)

Helicobacter pylori infection in intensive care: increased prevalence and a new nosocomial infection

MS Robertson, JF Cade, RL Clancy Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P098 (1 March 1998)

Tetanus not forgotten

HY Zolkepli, G Phutane Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P099 (1 March 1998)

Nosocomial infection surveillance in Belgian ICUs: aim and methodology of the feedback

G Hanique, C Suetens, H Carsauw, B Jans, O Ronveaux, R Mertens Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P100-48 (1 March 1998)

Epidemiological impact of the antimicrobial therapy on Acinetobacter spp. isolated from ITU patients

T Nikodemski, S Giedrys-Kalemba, R Bohatyrewicz, M Zukowski, I Bilska, C Pakulski Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P101 (1 March 1998)

Control of nosocomial infections in ICU patients in the Pomeranian School of Medicine in Poland

T Nikodemski, S Giedrys-Kalemba, R Bohatyrewicz, M Zukowski, E Marzec-Lewenstein Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P102-49 (1 March 1998)

ICU acquired late pneumonia: epidemiological, clinical, bacteriological and histological aspects of a 3 years study

G Tulli, A Cellerini, A Farese, V Mangani, R Oggioni, F Zolfanelli Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P103 (1 March 1998)

The contribution of viral presence to severe exacerbation of asthma

T Stefanovski, Z Arsovski, G Balaban Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P104 (1 March 1998)

Function of different ICU ventilators under hyperbaric conditions

W Stahl, E Calzia, P Radermacher Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P105 (1 March 1998)

Work of breathing imposed by different ventilators under hyperbaric conditions

E Calzia, W Stahl, P Radermacher Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P106-51 (1 March 1998)

Respiratory mechanics during nitrous oxide and xenon anesthesia with and without metacholine-induced bronchoconstriction

E Calzia, T Handschuh, W Stahl, T Marx, P Radermacher, M Georgieff Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P107-52 (1 March 1998)

Arterial oxygen partial pressures during nitrous oxide and xenon elimination

W Stahl, T Handschuh, E Calzia, T Marx, P Radermacher, M Georgieff Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P108-53 (1 March 1998)

The effect of positive end-expiratory pressure during partial liquid ventilation in acute respiratory failure

G Zobel, S Rödi, B Urlesberger, A Trantina, D Dacar Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P109 (1 March 1998)

A new management of humidification under superimposed high-frequency jet-ventilation in combination with a new prototype of a jet-ventilator

P Kraincuk, C Schabernig, G Ihra, A Kepka, A Aloy Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P110-54 (1 March 1998)

A new method of quantification of atelectatic areas: a pilot study

P Kraincuk, G Ihra, F Vorbeck, A Kepka, C Schabernig, A Aloy Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P111 (1 March 1998)

Improved oxygenation with superimposed high frequency jet ventilation at resonant frequency

A Kepka, G Ihra, C Schabernig, P Kraincuk, A Aloy Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P112-55 (1 March 1998)

Nitric oxide application during superimposed high-frequency jet-ventilation in patients with ARDS

A Kepka, C Schabernig, G Ihra, P Kraincuk, A Aloy Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P113 (1 March 1998)

Nitric oxide improves pulmonary vascular resistance but not oxygenation in ARDS, heart transplant, and pulmonary hypertension

MC DaSilva, JS Smith, RN Cooney, TL Bass, SA Blosser Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P114-56 (1 March 1998)

Inhaled nitric oxide: how to deliver it?

E Troncy, M Francœur, G Blaise Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P115 (1 March 1998)

Evolution of thorax X-rays in ARDS patients with or without inhaled nitric oxide

E Troncy, L Van Tulder, S Carignan, J Prénovault, J-P Collet, S Shapiro, J-G Guimond, L Blair, T Ducruet, M Francoeur, M Charbonneau, G Cousineau, G Blaise Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P116-57 (1 March 1998)

Adenosine as pulmonary vasodilator in ARDS

JM Molina, MA Estecha, JL Carpintero, C De La Cruz, AJ Molina Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P117-58 (1 March 1998)

Use of prostacyclin in pulmonary hypertension

R Vicente, LM López, F Ramos, JM Borro, P Morales, R Montero Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P118 (1 March 1998)

Use of a clinical protocol to assess the respective indications of prone position and nitric oxide in patients with ARDS

O Raguin, T Rusterholtz, C Berton, S Gayol, MN Liegeon, C Tournoud, A Jaeger, P Sauder Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P119 (1 March 1998)

The role of positioning in the prevention and therapy of ALI and ARDS in polytrauma patients: results of a prospective study with 100 cases

RJ Stiletto, E Brück, E Ziering, L Gotzen Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P120-59 (1 March 1998)

Low cost prone positioning of critically ill ARDS patients with the MPS (modular prone positioning system)

R Stiletto, E Brück, G Bittner Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P121 (1 March 1998)

Pulmonary gas exchange in pigs improves in the prone position with abdominal distension

M Mure, RW Glenny, KB Domino, MP Hlastala Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P122 (1 March 1998)

Does Tendelenburg position and sheet covering of the face affect respiratory function in cardiac patient?

M Bertolissi, F Bassi, D Petrei, F Giordano Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P123 (1 March 1998)

Effect of PEEP levels on ventilation in prone position in patients suffering from acute lung injury

G Servillo, E De Robertis, F Rossano, R Tufano Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P124-61 (1 March 1998)

Cytokine removal from plasma of patients with SIRS by the Biologic-DTPF^™

H Levy, SR Ash, J Steczko, DJ Carr Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P125 (1 March 1998)

Immunological effects of CWHD in critically ill patients

D Kehler, E Tonnesen, P Toft Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P126-62 (1 March 1998)

Reversal of intractable circulatory failure complicating septic shock with short time high volume haemofiltration (ST-HV-CVVH) after failure of conventional therapy: a prospective evaluation

PM Honore, J Jamez, M Wauthier, T Dugernier Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P127-63 (1 March 1998)

Successful treatment of refractory toxic streptococcal syndrome associated with severe lactic acidosis using a combined haemofiltration technique with a bicarbonate based replacement fluid: report of 4 consecutive cases

PM Honore, J Jamez, M Wauthier, JP Pelgrim Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P128-64 (1 March 1998)

Continuous renal replacement therapy in critically ill neonates

S Rödi, G Zobel, B Urlesberger, E Ring, M Kuttnig-Haim Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P129 (1 March 1998)

Pharmacokinetics of meropenem in intensive care patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy

LJ Giles, AC Barber, G Creed, B Ng, RJ Beale, A McLuckie Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P130 (1 March 1998)

Measuring dobutamine (Db) clearance during continuous hemofiltration (CHF)

T Van der Linden, V Chieux, P Cabaret, G Forzy, B Lepoutre, JL Dhondt Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P131 (1 March 1998)

Beneficial use of predilution in reducing the amount of anticoagulation and the occurrence of bleeding during CRRT in critically ill patients: a prospective randomized study

PM Honoré, X Wittebole, M Lemaire, B Pirenne Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P132 (1 March 1998)

Variations of veno-arterial and mucosal-arterial CO₂ gap during continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration

J-L Chagnon, F Lambiotte, F Merlette, AV Moughabghab, C Coffinier, K Blanckaert, C Socolovsky Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P133-67 (1 March 1998)

Gastric tonometry in patients recovering from paracetamol overdose

A Rhodes, SM Gabe, SM Norris, J Wendon Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P134 (1 March 1998)

Regional variation in gastric intramucosal pCO₂ may confound tonometric measurement: an evaluation using two tonometers and continuously recirculating gas tonometry

PC Roberts, NH Boyle, AC Barber, B Ng, A McLuckie, RJ Beale Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P135 (1 March 1998)

Impact of enteral feeding on gastric tonometry in ICU patients

R Rokyta, V Šrámek, I Novák, M Matejovic, M Nalos, P Hora, Z RuŠavý Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P136 (1 March 1998)

Microcirculatory blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract during early septic shock

L Hiltebrand, A Banic, GH Sigurdsson Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P137-69 (1 March 1998)

The effects of dopexamine on renal function in surgical renal artery reconstruction: a pilot study

ED Cheetham, PDF Dodd, L Gurnani, JM Eddleston, MG Walker Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P138-70 (1 March 1998)

Comparing the effects of dopexamine and dobutamine on splanchnic parameters in patients with severe sepsis

F Esen, U Friess, M Quintel, K van Ackern Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P139 (1 March 1998)

Hepatic O₂ transport and energy balance in hyperdynamic porcine endotoxin shock: N^G-monornethyl-L-arginine (L-NMMA) versus noradrenaline

KM Rieger, K Träger, A Vlatten, M Matejovic, T Iber, M Georgieff, P Radermacher Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P140-71 (1 March 1998)

Intestinal O₂ transport and energy balance during hyperdynamic endotoxic shock in the pig: comparison of noradrenaline and N^G-monomethyl-L-arginine (L-NMMA)

K Träger, KM Rieger, A Vlatten, M Matejovic, T Iber, M Georgieff, P Radermacher Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P141-72 (1 March 1998)

Endogenous glucose release in hyperdynamic porcine endotoxin shock: N^G-monomethyl-L-arginine (L-NMMA) versus noradrenaline

A Vlatten, K Träger, KM Rieger, T Iber, M Matejovic, M Steudle, M Georgieff, P Radermacher Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P142 (1 March 1998)

Factors influencing serum lactate concentration in ICU newborns

I Maruniak-Chudek, J Œwietliñski Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P143 (1 March 1998)

Abdominal sepsis in the surgical intensive care unit: a description and search for prognostic factors

P Haraldsen, K Isaksson, Z Zdanowski, R Andersson Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P144 (1 March 1998)

O'Gilvie's Syndrome (colonic pseudo-obstruction) in the intensive care unit

X Castella, F Torner, L Ribera, J Robusté Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P145-74 (1 March 1998)

Gastric emptying as assessed by paracetamol absorption is normal 32 h after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery (AAA)

J Cohen, R Avrahami, P Singer, A Zelikovski Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P146 (1 March 1998)

Glycaemia influences glucose metabolism in sepsis during hyperinsulinemic clamp

Z Rušavý, V Šrámek, S Lacigová, P TeŠínský, I Novák, R Rokyta, H Kordová Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P147-75 (1 March 1998)

Role of a short parenteral nutrition coupled with early enteral nutrition in the critically ill: a double-blind randomized study versus placebo

Ph Bauer, C Charpentier, C Bouchet, F Raffy, N Gaconnet, A Larcan Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P148 (1 March 1998)

Nutritional protocols improve energy supply and reduce nitrogen loss in critical illness

V Birner, K Ratheiser, A Kranz, Ch Zauner, L Kramer, M Schiefermeier, A Gangl Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P149 (1 March 1998)

Acute liver failure (ALF) in a specialist intensive care unit: a 7 year experience

AJ Ellis, A Rhodes, N Jackson, JG O'Grady, PM Harrison, M Rela, P Gibb, N Heaton, R Williams, JA Wendon Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P150 (1 March 1998)

Conservative therapy for blunt abdominal and thoracic traumas

V Stylianos, K loannis, D Georgios, A loannis, K Antonios, K Kyriakos, A Emmanouil Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P151 (1 March 1998)

Score systems and cardiovascular function in a series of consecutive patients with acute severe acute pancreatitis

MV de la Torre, A García-Alcántara, A Poullet, R Toro, MA Estecha, A Hernández, JL Carpintero Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P152 (1 March 1998)

Difficulties in substance abuse rehabilitation in a rural trauma center

SR Eachempati, TJ Peterson, DR Eash, D Nayduch, RL Reed Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P153-78 (1 March 1998)

The encephalopathy of acetaminophen induced acute liver failure is associated with cerebral endothelial activation

W Bernal, J Wendon Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P154 (1 March 1998)

Acute pulmonary edema and transient leukopenia in haloperidol-induced neuroleptic malignant syndrome

S-T Hsu, C-H Hsu, C-J Chang Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P155 (1 March 1998)

A ten-year-analysis of cardiopulmonary resuscitations in Celje emergency medical service

S Kajba, S Djordjevic Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P156-79 (1 March 1998)

HBO in replantation of extremity segments and autotransplantation of tissue complexes

LM Afanasyev, YM Ignatyuk Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P157 (1 March 1998)

Management of cardiopulmonary emergencies in hyperbaric medicine

TS Mutzbauer, PHJ Mueller Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P158-80 (1 March 1998)

Comparison of multiorgan dysfunction (MOD) scores in prediction of 1 -year mortality of ICU patients

V Pettilä, M Pettilä, P Voutilainen, O Takkunen Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P159 (1 March 1998)

Comparison of three severity of illness scoring systems for intensive care unit (ICU) patients

J Livianu, JMC Orlando, FMB Maciel, JO Proença Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P160-81 (1 March 1998)

Effectiveness of the PRISM III score for predicting mortality in pediatric intensive care neurologic patients

JS Park, SH Kim, SS Sheen, SM Jeong, YJ Lee Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P161 (1 March 1998)

Predictive value of APACHE II score is improved by combination with bioelectrical impedance analysis in multiple trauma patients

PHJ Mueller, C Wachsmuth, KF Waschke Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P162-82 (1 March 1998)

Evaluation of an integrated intensive care service in a department of geriatrics

C Köppel, G Fahron, B Andrich-Heumann Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P163 (1 March 1998)

Comparative study of intensive care unit (ICU) perfomance

J Livianu, JMC Orlando, FMB Maciel, MS Anção, SB Wey, N Akamine, E Knobel Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P164-83 (1 March 1998)

The recovery room as an intensive care unit

A Ziser, M Alkobi, R Markovits, B Rozenberg Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P165 (1 March 1998)

Quality of life of long term ICU patients at 6 months after hospital discharge

I Novák, V Šrámek, E Bokrová, M Bílek, M Matejovic, R Rokyta, P Hora Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P166 (1 March 1998)

Core software for on-line data acquisition and post-hoc analysis: report of clinical testing and evaluation

S Noli, F Accardi, M Maestri, A Buizza, G Bellinzona, R Imberti, R Dionigi, A Braschi Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P167 (1 March 1998)

The screen log: a tool for monitoring critical care clinical research activity

DM Foster, M Steinberg, J Granton, JC Marshall Critical Care 1998, 2(Suppl 1):P168 (1 March 1998)