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Intensive Care Medicine

Annual Update 2009

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Table of contents (87 papers)

  1. Proposed Targets for New Therapies

    1. Non-septic Acute Lung Injury and Inflammation: Role of TLR4

      • E. Lorne, H. Dupont, E. Abraham
      Pages 162-170
  2. Septic Shock

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 181-181
    2. ‘Myocardial Depression’ or’ septic Cardiomyopathy’?

      • K. Werdan, A. Oelke, U. Müller-Werdan
      Pages 183-194
    3. Refining the Tools for Early Goal-directed Therapy in Septic Shock

      • E. Kipnis, E. Robin, B. Vallet
      Pages 205-218
  3. Intravenous Fluids

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 219-219
    2. Old versus New Starches: What do We Know about their Differences?

      • C. Hartog, F. M. Brunkhorst, K. Reinhart
      Pages 233-242
    3. Impact of Hydroxyethyl Starch on Renal Function

      • G. Marx, L. Hüter, T. Schuerholz
      Pages 243-253
  4. Hemodynamic Support

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 263-263
    2. Cardiac Filling Volumes and Pressures in Assessing Preload Responsiveness during Fluid Challenges

      • R.-M. B. G. E. Breukers, R. J. Trof, A. B. J. Groeneveld
      Pages 265-274
    3. Update on preload indexes: More volume than pressure

      • G. Della Rocca, M. G. Costa, L. Spagnesi
      Pages 275-284
    4. Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation for the Treatment of Hypotension

      • I. Cinel, A. Metzger, R. P. Dellinger
      Pages 297-305
  5. Airway Management

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 311-311
    2. Endotracheal Intubation in the ICU

      • S. Jaber, B. Jung, G. Chanques
      Pages 313-321
    3. Pediatric Advanced Airway Management Training for Non-anesthesia Residents

      • A. Nishisaki, V. M. Nadkarni, R. A. Berg
      Pages 322-331

About this book

The Update compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Intensive Care Erasme Hospital, Universitée libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium

    Jean-Louis Vincent

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