1. Transporting critically ill patients

   • J. F. Bion
   • M. Manji

   Editorial Pages: 781 - 783

2. Deterioration of respiratory function after intra-hospital transport of critically ill surgical patients

   • C. Waydhas
   • G. Schneck
   • K. H. Duswald

   Original Pages: 784 - 789

3. Transesophageal echocardiographic study of venous air embolism following pneumomediastinum in dogs

   • W. P. Morris
   • S. J. Allen
   • B. D. Butler

   Original Pages: 790 - 796

4. Organ function during early acute renal failure does not predict survival in long-term intensive care

   • P. Størset
   • N. Smith-Erichsen
   • P. Vaagenes

   Original Pages: 797 - 801

5. Early metabolic treatment after liver transplant: Amino acid tolerance

   • G. Iapichino
   • D. Radrizzani
   • M. Savioli

   Original Pages: 802 - 807

6. Paralysis has no effect on chest wall and respiratory system mechanics of mechanically ventilated, sedated patients

   • G. Conti
   • V. Vilardi
   • A. Gasparetto

   Original Pages: 808 - 812

7. Role of systemic inflammatory response syndrome and infection in the occurrence of early multiple organ dysfunction syndrome following severe trauma

   • N. Smail
   • A. Messiah
   • K. Samii

   Original Pages: 813 - 816

8. Effect of cyclooxygenase inhibition in a canine model of unilateral pulmonary occlusion and reperfusion

   • W. Segiet
   • H. Krieter
   • K. van Ackern

   Original Pages: 817 - 825

9. High incidence of hypophosphatemia in surgical intensive care patients: Efficacy of phosphorus therapy on myocardial function

   • J. -F. Zazzo
   • G. Troché
   • J. Maintenant

   Original Pages: 826 - 831

10. Plasma ionized calcium in brain-dead patients

    • J. P. Fulgenico
    • B. Riou
    • P. Viars

    Original Pages: 832 - 837

11. Correction of hypocalcaemia in the critically ill: What is the haemodynamic benefit?

    • J. -L. Vincent
    • P. Bredas
    • R. J. Kahn

    Brief Report Pages: 838 - 841

12. Artificial nutrition support in intensive care units in Spain

    • M. Planas
    • Nutritional and Metabolic Working Group of the Spanish Society of Intensive Care Medicine and Coronary Units (SEMIUC)

    Brief Report Pages: 842 - 846

13. Severe hypotension and coma secondary to unrecognized chronic anterior hypophysitis

    • P. Kaufmann
    • S. F. Lax
    • K. H. Smolle

    Brief Report Pages: 847 - 849

14. A comparison of extradural and intraparenchymatous intracranial pressures in head injured patients

    • N. Bruder
    • P. N'Zoghe
    • G. François

    Brief Report Pages: 850 - 852

15. Influence of urapidil on cerebrospinal fluid pressure in humans with uncompromised intracranial compliance

    • Ch. Hörmann
    • G. Luz
    • A. Benzer

    Brief Report Pages: 853 - 855

16. Critical care of acute ischemic stroke

    • W. Hacke
    • R. Stingele
    • S. Schwab

    Review Article Pages: 856 - 862

17. Imipenem/cilastin dosage during acute renal failure and hemofiltration

    • M. G. Dehne
    • U. F. Kroh

    Correspondence Pages: 863 - 863

18. Primary laryngospasm in a patient with Parkinson's disease: Treatment with CPAP via minitracheostomy following intubation

    • B. F. Fikkers
    • D. F. Zandstra

    Correspondence Pages: 863 - 864

19. Inhaled nitric oxide is often efficient in severe ARDS

    • B. Levy
    • P. E. Bollaert
    • A. Larcan

    Correspondence Pages: 864 - 864

20. Announcements

    Announcement Pages: 865 - 865