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Intensive Care Medicine

Annual Update 2003

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Table of contents (92 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXXII
  2. Epithelial-Endothelial Alterations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Role of Epithelial ICAM-1 in Endotoxin-Induced Lung Injury

      • B. Beck-Schimmer, R. C. Schimmer, T. Pasch
      Pages 3-10
    3. Pulmonary Endothelium-Bound Enzymes in the Normal and the Diseased Lung

      • S. E. Orfanos, A. Kotanidou, C. Roussos
      Pages 11-20
  3. Sepsis: Mechanisms and Therapy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33
    2. Microarray Technology in Sepsis: Tool or Toy?

      • S. Russwurm, H. P. Deigner, K. Reinhart
      Pages 55-64
    3. Update on Anti-Endotoxin Therapies

      • R. Stephens, M. Mythen
      Pages 65-75
    4. An Update of Childhood Meningococcal Sepsis

      • J. Ramet, N. Najafi, A. Benatar
      Pages 76-85
    5. The Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Risk for Sepsis and ARDS

      • E. L. Burnham, M. Moss, G. S. Martin
      Pages 86-96
  4. Coagulation Abnormalities

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107
    2. Severe Thrombotic Microangiopathy in Critically Ill Patients

      • F. Pene, Y. E. Claessens, J. P. Mira
      Pages 109-119
    3. Heparin in the Treatment of Critically Ill Patients on the ICU

      • M. Levi, A. Cornelie de Pont, E. de Jonge
      Pages 120-128
    4. Is Recombinant Activated Factor VII a Universal Hemostatic?

      • P. Diprose, R. Gill, M. Herbertson
      Pages 136-146
  5. Infectious Challenges

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 147-147
    2. Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus: Associated Risks and Preventive Measures

      • H. F. L. Wertheim, J. A. J. W. Kluytmans
      Pages 149-161

About this book

The Update compiles the most recent, widespread developments of 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, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

    Jean-Louis Vincent

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