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Published in: Intensive Care Medicine 6/2004

01-06-2004 | Review

Year in review in Intensive Care Medicine—2003

Part 1: Respiratory failure, infection and sepsis

Authors: Edward Abraham, Peter Andrews, Massimo Antonelli, Laurent Brochard, Christian Brun-Buisson, Geoffrey Dobb, Jean-Yves Fagon, Johan Groeneveld, Jordi Mancebo, Philipp Metnitz, Stefano Nava, Michael Pinsky, Peter Radermacher, Marco Ranieri, Christian Richard, Robert Tasker, Benoît Vallet

Published in: Intensive Care Medicine | Issue 6/2004

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This review article intends to summarise all original articles published in 2003 in Intensive Care Medicine. These articles are grouped by topics, which allows the reader to get a rapid flavour of the newest developments in each field. …
Literature
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Prinianakis G, Kondili E, Georgopoulos D (2003) Effects of the flow waveform method of triggering and cycling on patient-ventilator interaction during pressure support. Intensive Care Med 29:1950–1959CrossRefPubMed
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Mancebo J (2003) Triggering and cycling off during pressure support ventilation: simplicity or sophistication? Intensive Care Med 29:1871–1872CrossRefPubMed
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Kraincuk P, Kormoczi G, Prokop M, Ihra G, Aloy A (2003) Alveolar recruitment of atelectasis under combined high-frequency jet ventilation: a computed tomography study. Intensive Care Med 29:1265–1272CrossRefPubMed
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Robino C, Faisy C, Diehl JL, Rezgui N, Labrousse J, Guerot E (2003) Effectiveness of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation differs between decompensated chronic restrictive and obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Intensive Care Med 29:603–610PubMed
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Ceriana P, Carlucci A, Navalesi P, Rampulla C, Delmastro M, Piaggi G, De Mattia E, Nava S (2003) Weaning from tracheotomy in long-term mechanically ventilated patients: feasibility of a decisional flowchart and clinical outcome. Intensive Care Med 29:845–848PubMed
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Fernandez-Vivas M, Caturla-Such J, Gonzalez de la Rosa J, Acosta-Escribano J, Alvarez-Sanchez B, Canovas-Robles J (2003) Noninvasive pressure support versus proportional assist ventilation in acute respiratory failure. Intensive Care Med 29:1126–1133CrossRefPubMed
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Delaere S, Roeseler J, D’Hoore W, Matte P, Reynaert M, Jolliet P, Sottiaux T, Liistro G (2003) Respiratory muscle workload in intubated, spontaneously breathing patients without COPD: pressure support vs proportional assist ventilation. Intensive Care Med 29:949–954PubMed
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Masip J, Paez J, Merino M, Parejo S, Vecilla F, Riera C, Rios A, Sabater J, Ballus J, Padro J (2003) Risk factors for intubation as a guide for noninvasive ventilation in patients with severe acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Intensive Care Med 29:1921–1928CrossRefPubMed
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Windisch W, Freidel K, Schucher B, Baumann H, Wiebel M, Matthys H, Petermann F (2003) Evaluation of health-related quality of life using the MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Status Survey in patients receiving noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. Intensive Care Med 29:615–621CrossRefPubMed
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Cavaliere F, Masieri S, Conti G, Antonelli M, Pennisi MA, Filipo R, Proietti R (2003) Effects of non-invasive ventilation on middle ear function in healthy volunteers. Intensive Care Med 29:611–614PubMed
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Patroniti N, Foti G, Manfio A, Coppo A, Bellani G, Pesenti A (2003) Head helmet versus face mask for non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure: a physiological study. Intensive Care Med 29:1680–1687CrossRefPubMed
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Chiumello D, Pelosi P, Carlesso E, Severgnini P, Aspesi M, Gamberoni C, Antonelli M, Conti G, Chiaranda M, Gattinoni L (2003) Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation delivered by helmet vs. standard face mask. Intensive Care Med 29:1671–1679CrossRefPubMed
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Baillard C, Boussarsar M, Fosse JP, Girou E, Le Toumelin P, Cracco C, Jaber S, Cohen Y, Brochard L (2003) Cardiac troponin I in patients with severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Intensive Care Med 29:584–589PubMed
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Keenan SP, Dodek P, Chan K, Hogg RS, Craib KJ, Anis AH, Spinelli JJ (2003) Length of ICU stay for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease varies among large community hospitals. Intensive Care Med 29:590–595PubMed
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Jolliet P, Watremez C, Roeseler J, Ngengiyumva JC, de Kock M, Clerbaux T, Tassaux D, Reynaert M, Detry B, Liistro G (2003) Comparative effects of helium-oxygen and external positive end-expiratory pressure on respiratory mechanics, gas exchange and ventilation-perfusion relationships in mechanically ventilated patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Intensive Care Med 29:1442–1450CrossRefPubMed
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Gainnier M, Arnal JM, Gerbeaux P, Donati S, Papazian L, Sainty JM (2003) Helium-oxygen reduces work of breathing in mechanically ventilated patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Intensive Care Med 29:1666–1670CrossRefPubMed
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Fauroux B, Hart N, Luo YM, MacNeill S, Moxham J, Lofaso F, Polkey MI (2003) Measurement of diaphragm loading during pressure support ventilation. Intensive Care Med 29:1960–1966CrossRefPubMed
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Volta CA, Ferri E, Marangoni E, Ragazzi R, Verri M, Alvisi V, Zardi S, Bertacchini S, Gritti G, Alvisi R (2003) Respiratory function after aortic aneurysm repair: a comparison between retroperitoneal and transperitoneal approaches. Intensive Care Med 29:1258–1264CrossRefPubMed
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Van de Leur JP, Zwaveling JH, Loef BG, Van der Schans CP (2003) Endotracheal suctioning versus minimally invasive airway suctioning in intubated patients: a prospective randomised controlled trial. Intensive Care Med 29:426–432PubMed
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Van de Leur JP, Zwaveling JH, Loef BG, Van der Schans CP (2003) Patient recollection of airway suctioning in the ICU: routine versus a minimally invasive procedure. Intensive Care Med 29:433–436PubMed
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Jaber S, Chanques G, Matecki S, Ramonatxo M, Vergne C, Souche B, Perrigault PF, Eledjam JJ (2003) Post-extubation stridor in intensive care unit patients. Risk factors evaluation and importance of the cuff-leak test. Intensive Care Med 29:69–74PubMed
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El Solh A, Okada M, Bhat A, Pietrantoni C (2003) Swallowing disorders post orotracheal intubation in the elderly. Intensive Care Med 29:1451–1455CrossRefPubMed
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Gonzalez J, Sharshar T, Hart N, Chadda K, Raphael JC, Lofaso F (2003) Air leaks during mechanical ventilation as a cause of persistent hypercapnia in neuromuscular disorders. Intensive Care Med 29:596–602PubMed
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Beiderlinden M, Groeben H, Peters J (2003) Safety of percutaneous dilational tracheostomy in patients ventilated with high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). Intensive Care Med 29:944–948CrossRefPubMed
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Philips BJ, Meguer JX, Redman J, Baker EH (2003) Factors determining the appearance of glucose in upper and lower respiratory tract secretions. Intensive Care Med 29:2204–2210CrossRefPubMed
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Hess DR, Dillman C, Kacmarek RM (2003) In vitro evaluation of aerosol bronchodilator delivery during mechanical ventilation: pressure-control vs volume control ventilation. Intensive Care Med 29:1145–1150CrossRefPubMed
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Estenssoro E, Dubin A, Laffaire E, Canales HS, Saenz G, Moseinco M, Bachetti P (2003) Impact of positive end-expiratory pressure on the definition of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Intensive Care Med 29:1936–1942CrossRefPubMed
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Venet C, Guyomarc’h S, Pingat J, Michard C, Laporte S, Bertrand M, Gery P, Page D, Vermesch R, Bertrand JC, Zeni F (2003) Prognostic factors in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective multivariate analysis including prone positioning in management strategy. Intensive Care Med 29:1435–1441CrossRefPubMed
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David M, Weiler N, Heinrichs W, Neumann M, Joost T, Markstaller K, Eberle B (2003) High-frequency oscillatory ventilation in adult acute respiratory distress syndrome. Intensive Care Med 29:1656–1665CrossRefPubMed
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Kacmarek RM (2003) Is high frequency oscillation the best lung protective ventilatory approach for ARDS? Intensive Care Med 29:1629–1631CrossRefPubMed
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Prat G, Renault A, Tonnelier JM, Goetghebeur D, Oger E, Boles JM, L’Her E (2003) Influence of the humidification device during acute respiratory distress syndrome. Intensive Care Med 29:2211–2215CrossRefPubMed
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Vieillard-Baron A, Prin S, Chergui K, Page B, Beauchet A, Jardin F (2003) Early patterns of static pressure-volume loops in ARDS and their relations with PEEP-induced recruitment. Intensive Care Med 29:1929–1935CrossRefPubMed
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Albaiceta GM, Taboada F, Parra D, Blanco A, Escudero D, Otero J (2003) Differences in the deflation limb of the pressure-volume curves in acute respiratory distress syndrome from pulmonary and extrapulmonary origin. Intensive Care Med 29:1943–1949CrossRefPubMed
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Sondergaard S, Karason S, Wiklund J, Lundin S, Stenqvist O (2003) Alveolar pressure monitoring: an evaluation in a lung model and in patients with acute lung injury. Intensive Care Med 29:955–962PubMed
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Uttman L, Beydon L, Jonson B (2003) Effects of positive end-expiratory pressure increments can be predicted by computer simulation based on a physiological profile in acute respiratory failure. Intensive Care Med 29:226–232PubMed
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Biancofiore G, Bindi ML, Romanelli AM, Boldrini A, Consani G, Bisa M, Filipponi F, Vagelli A, Mosca F (2003) Intra-abdominal pressure monitoring in liver transplant recipients: a prospective study. Intensive Care Med 29:30–36PubMed
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Nunes S, Ruokonen E, Takala J (2003) Pulmonary capillary pressures during the acute respiratory distress syndrome. Intensive Care Med 29:2174–2179CrossRefPubMed
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Hinz J, Hahn G, Neumann P, Sydow M, Mohrenweiser P, Hellige G, Burchardi H (2003) End-expiratory lung impedance change enables bedside monitoring of end-expiratory lung volume change. Intensive Care Med 29:37–43PubMed
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Van Genderingen HR, van Vught AJ, Jansen JR (2003) Estimation of regional lung volume changes by electrical impedance pressures tomography during a pressure-volume maneuver. Intensive Care Med 29:233–240PubMed
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Bugedo G, Bruhn A, Hernandez G, Rojas G, Varela C, Tapia JC, Castillo L (2003) Lung computed tomography during a lung recruitment maneuver in patients with acute lung injury. Intensive Care Med 29:218–225PubMed
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Zinserling J, Wrigge H, Varelmann D, Hering R, Putensen C (2003) Measurement of functional residual capacity by nitrogen washout during partial ventilatory support. Intensive Care Med 29:720–726PubMed
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Lichtenstein DA, Lascols N, Prin S, Meziere G (2003) The “lung pulse”: an early ultrasound sign of complete atelectasis. Intensive Care Med 29:2187–2192CrossRefPubMed
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Kjaergaard S, Rees S, Malczynski J, Nielsen JA, Thorgaard P, Toft E, Andreassen S (2003) Non-invasive estimation of shunt and ventilation-perfusion mismatch. Intensive Care Med 29:727–734PubMed
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Menzel M, Soukup J, Henze D, Engelbrecht K, Senderreck M, Scharf A, Rieger A, Grond S (2003) Experiences with continuous intra-arterial blood gas monitoring: precision and drift of a pure optode-system. Intensive Care Med 29:2180–2186CrossRefPubMed
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(2003) Abstracts of the 16th Annual Congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine. 5–8 October 2003, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Intensive Care Med 29 (Suppl 1):S1–213CrossRefPubMed
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Oude Nijhuis CS, Vellenga E, Daenen SM, van der Graaf WT, Gietema JA, Groen HJ, Kamps WA, de Bont ES (2003) Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein: a possible diagnostic marker for Gram-negative bacteremia in neutropenic cancer patients. Intensive Care Med 29:2157–2161CrossRefPubMed
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Eichelbronner O, Sibbald WJ, Chin-Yee IH (2003) Intermittent flow increases endotoxin-induced adhesion of human erythrocytes to vascular endothelial cells. Intensive Care Med 29:709–714PubMed
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Spittler A, Roth E (2003) Is monocyte HLA-DR expression predictive for clinical outcome in sepsis? Intensive Care Med 29:1211–1212CrossRefPubMed
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Perry SE, Mostafa SM, Wenstone R, Shenkin A, McLaughlin PJ (2003) Is low monocyte HLA-DR expression helpful to predict outcome in severe sepsis? Intensive Care Med 29:1245–1252CrossRefPubMed
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Oczenski W, Krenn H, Jilch R, Watzka H, Waldenberger F, Koller U, Schwarz S, Fitzgerald RD (2003) HLA-DR as a marker for increased risk for systemic inflammation and septic complications after cardiac surgery. Intensive Care Med 29:1253–1257CrossRefPubMed
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Monneret G, Arpin M, Venet F, Maghni K, Debard AL, Pachot A, Lepape A, Bienvenu J (2003) Calcitonin gene related peptide and N-procalcitonin modulate CD11b upregulation in lipopolysaccharide activated monocytes and neutrophils. Intensive Care Med 29:923–928PubMed
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Yang K, Azoulay E, Attalah L, Zahar JR, Van de Louw A, Cerf C, Soussy CJ, Duvaldestin P, Brochard L, Brun-Buisson C, Harf A, Delclaux C (2003) Bactericidal activity response of blood neutrophils from critically ill patients to in vitro granulocyte colony-stimulating factor stimulation. Intensive Care Med 29:396–402PubMed
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Weiss M, Voglic S, Harms-Schirra B, Lorenz I, Lasch B, Dumon K, Gross-Weege W, Schneider EM (2003) Effects of exogenous recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (filgrastim, rhG-CSF) on neutrophils of critically ill patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome depend on endogenous G-CSF plasma concentrations on admission. Intensive Care Med 29:904–914PubMed
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Heller AR, Heller SC, Borkenstein A, Stehr SN, Koch T (2003) Modulation of host defense by hydrocortisone in stress doses during endotoxemia. Intensive Care Med 29:1456–1463CrossRefPubMed
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Erbay H, Yalcin AN, Serin S, Turgut H, Tomatir E, Cetin B, Zencir M (2003) Nosocomial infections in intensive care unit in a Turkish university hospital: a 2-year survey. Intensive Care Med 29:1482–1488CrossRefPubMed
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Brun-Buisson C, Roudot-Thoraval F, Girou E, Grenier-Sennelier C, Durand-Zaleski I (2003) The costs of septic syndromes in the intensive care unit and influence of hospital-acquired sepsis. Intensive Care Med 29:1464–1471CrossRefPubMed
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Leone M, Albanese J, Garnier F, Sapin C, Barrau K, Bimar MC, Martin C (2003) Risk factors of nosocomial catheter-associated urinary tract infection in a polyvalent intensive care unit. Intensive Care Med 29:929–932CrossRefPubMed
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Leone M, Garnier F, Antonini F, Bimar MC, Albanese J, Martin C (2003) Comparison of effectiveness of two urinary drainage systems in intensive care unit: a prospective, randomized clinical trial. Intensive Care Med 29:410–413PubMed
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Alvarez-Lerma F, Nolla-Salas J, Leon C, Palomar M, Jorda R, Carrasco N, Bobillo F (2003) Candiduria in critically ill patients admitted to intensive care medical units. Intensive Care Med 29:1069–1076CrossRefPubMed
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Geffers C, Zuschneid I, Eckmanns T, Ruden H, Gastmeier P (2003) The relationship between methodological trial quality and the effects of impregnated central venous catheters. Intensive Care Med 29:403–409PubMed
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Coppo P, Adrie C, Azoulay E, Leleu G, Oksenhendler E, Galicier L, Le Gall JR, Bussel A, Schlemmer B (2003) Infectious diseases as a trigger in thrombotic microangiopathies in intensive care unit (ICU) patients? Intensive Care Med 29:564–569PubMed
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Lefrant JY, Muller L, de La Coussaye JE, Benbabaali M, Lebris C, Zeitoun N, Mari C, Saissi G, Ripart J, Eledjam JJ (2003) Temperature measurement in intensive care patients: comparison of urinary bladder, oesophageal, rectal, axillary and inguinal methods versus pulmonary artery core method. Intensive Care Med 29:414–418PubMed
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Molnar Z, Szakmany T, Heigl P (2003) Microalbuminuria in severe sepsis: timing is difficult, “normal” levels are uncertain. Intensive Care Med 29:1395CrossRefPubMed
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Toh CH, Ticknor LO, Downey C, Giles AR, Paton RC, Wenstone R (2003) Early identification of sepsis and mortality risks through simple, rapid clot-waveform analysis. Implications of lipoprotein-complexed C reactive protein formation. Intensive Care Med 29:55–61PubMed
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Witthaut R, Busch C, Fraunberger P, Walli A, Seidel D, Pilz G, Stuttmann R, Speichermann N, Verner L, Werdan K (2003) Plasma atrial natriuretic peptide and brain natriuretic peptide are increased in septic shock: impact of interleukin-6 and sepsis-associated left ventricular dysfunction. Intensive Care Med 29:1696–1702CrossRefPubMed
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Formica M, Olivieri C, Livigni S, Cesano G, Vallero A, Maio M, Tetta C (2003) Hemodynamic response to coupled plasma filtration-adsorption in human septic shock. Intensive Care Med 29:703–708PubMed
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Flores-Cordero JM, Amaya-Villar R, Rincon-Ferrari MD, Leal-Noval SR, Garnacho-Montero J, Llanos-Rodriguez AC, Murillo-Cabezas F (2003) Acute community-acquired bacterial meningitis in adults admitted to the intensive care unit: clinical manifestations, management and prognostic factors. Intensive Care Med 29:1967–1973CrossRefPubMed
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Zimmerli W (2003) Acute bacterial meningitis: time for a better outcome. Intensive Care Med 29:1868–1870CrossRefPubMed
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Charles PE, Doise JM, Quenot JP, Aube H, Dalle F, Chavanet P, Milesi N, Aho LS, Portier H, Blettery B (2003) Candidemia in critically ill patients: difference of outcome between medical and surgical patients. Intensive Care Med 29:2162–2169CrossRefPubMed
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Larche J, Azoulay E, Fieux F, Mesnard L, Moreau D, Thiery G, Darmon M, Le Gall JR, Schlemmer B (2003) Improved survival of critically ill cancer patients with septic shock. Intensive Care Med 29:1688–1695CrossRefPubMed
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Geissler A, Gerbeaux P, Granier I, Blanc P, Facon K, Durand-Gasselin J (2003) Rational use of antibiotics in the intensive care unit: impact on microbial resistance and costs. Intensive Care Med 29:49–54PubMed
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Bonten MJ, Mascini EM (2003) The hidden faces of the epidemiology of antibiotic resistance. Intensive Care Med 29:1–2CrossRefPubMed
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Barbot A, Venisse N, Rayeh F, Bouquet S, Debaene B, Mimoz O (2003) Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of sequential intravenous and subcutaneous teicoplanin in critically ill patients without vasopressors. Intensive Care Med 29:1528–1534CrossRefPubMed
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Yagasaki K, Gando S, Matsuda N, Kameue T, Ishitani T, Hirano T, Iseki K (2003) Pharmacokinetics and the most suitable dosing regimen of fluconazole in critically ill patients receiving continuous hemodiafiltration. Intensive Care Med 29:1844–1848CrossRefPubMed
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Dhainaut JF, Laterre PF, Janes JM, Bernard GR, Artigas A, Bakker J, Riess H, Basson BR, Charpentier J, Utterback BG, Vincent JL (2003) Drotrecogin alpha (activated) in the treatment of severe sepsis patients with multiple-organ dysfunction: data from the PROWESS trial. Intensive Care Med 29:894–903PubMed
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Fourrier F, Leclerc F, Aidan K, Sadik A, Jourdain M, Tournoys A, Noizet O (2003) Combined antithrombin and protein C supplementation in meningococcal purpura fulminans: a pharmacokinetic study. Intensive Care Med 29:1081–1087CrossRefPubMed
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Mayer K, Fegbeutel C, Hattar K, Sibelius U, Kramer HJ, Heuer KU, Temmesfeld-Wollbruck B, Gokorsch S, Grimminger F, Seeger W (2003) Omega-3 vs omega-6 lipid emulsions exert differential influence on neutrophils in septic shock patients: impact on plasma fatty acids and lipid mediator generation. Intensive Care Med 29:1472–1481CrossRefPubMed
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Valles J, Mesalles E, Mariscal D, del Mar Fernandez M, Pena R, Jimenez JL, Rello J (2003) A 7-year study of severe hospital-acquired pneumonia requiring ICU admission. Intensive Care Med 29:1981–1988CrossRefPubMed
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Robert R, Grollier G, Frat JP, Godet C, Adoun M, Fauchere JL, Dore P (2003) Colonization of lower respiratory tract with anaerobic bacteria in mechanically ventilated patients. Intensive Care Med 29:1062–1068CrossRefPubMed
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Nakos G, Tsangaris H, Liokatis S, Kitsiouli E, Lekka ME (2003) Ventilator-associated pneumonia and atelectasis: evaluation through bronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysis. Intensive Care Med 29:555–563PubMed
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Dennesen P, Veerman E, van Nieuw Amerongen A, Jacobs J, Kessels A, van der Keybus P, Ramsay G, van der Ven A (2003) High levels of sulfated mucins in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of ICU patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia. Intensive Care Med 29:715–719PubMed
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Dupont H, Montravers P, Gauzit R, Veber B, Pouriat JL, Martin C (2003) Outcome of postoperative pneumonia in the Eole study. Intensive Care Med 29:179–188PubMed
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Leroy O, Meybeck A, d’Escrivan T, Devos P, Kipnis E, Georges H (2003) Impact of adequacy of initial antimicrobial therapy on the prognosis of patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia. Intensive Care Med 29:2170–2173CrossRefPubMed
Metadata
Title
Year in review in Intensive Care Medicine—2003
Part 1: Respiratory failure, infection and sepsis
Authors
Edward Abraham
Peter Andrews
Massimo Antonelli
Laurent Brochard
Christian Brun-Buisson
Geoffrey Dobb
Jean-Yves Fagon
Johan Groeneveld
Jordi Mancebo
Philipp Metnitz
Stefano Nava
Michael Pinsky
Peter Radermacher
Marco Ranieri
Christian Richard
Robert Tasker
Benoît Vallet
Publication date
01-06-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Intensive Care Medicine / Issue 6/2004
Print ISSN: 0342-4642
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1238
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-004-2321-6

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