[Factor XI deficiency: actuality and review of the literature].

Although two clusters have been identified in France, constitutional factor XI deficiency is a rare disorder. Acquired factor XI deficiency is extremely rare. The management of factor XI deficiency is not staightforward because of the unpredictable bleeding tendency that does not clearly relate to the factor XI level.

Accuracy of Zero-Heat-Flux Cutaneous Temperature in Intensive Care Adults.

Objectives: To compare accuracy of a continuous noninvasive cutaneous temperature using zero-heat-flux method to esophageal temperature and arterial temperature.

Design: Prospective study.

Setting: ICU and NeuroICU, University Hospital.