1. Oxygen supply dependency in critical illness: an evolving understanding

   • P. T. Schumacker

   Editorial Pages: 97 - 99

2. Adrenal function and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: keeping the hormones in check

   • A. Lisbon
   • M. P. Fink

   Editorial Pages: 100 - 101

3. From ventilator-induced lung injury to multiple organ dysfunction?

   • D. Dreyfuss
   • G. Saumon

   Editorial Pages: 102 - 104

4. Medical and ventilatory management of status asthmaticus

   • B. D. Levy
   • B. Kitch
   • C. H. Fanta

   Review Pages: 105 - 117

5. Oxygen supply dependency can characterize septic shock

   • G. Friedman
   • D. De Backer
   • J. L. Vincent

   Original Pages: 118 - 123

6. Adrenocortical function in patients with ruptured aneurysm of the abdominal aorta

   • R. Braams
   • H. P. F. Koppeschaar
   • T. J. M. V. van Vroonhoven

   Original Pages: 124 - 127

7. Effects of human recombinant growth hormone (rhGH) on inflammatory responses in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

   • K. Mealy
   • M. Barry
   • D. Bouchier-Hayes

   Original Pages: 128 - 131

8. Acute effects of continuous rotational therapy on ventilation-perfusion inequality in lung injury

   • T. Bein
   • A. Reber
   • G. Hedenstierna

   Original Pages: 132 - 137

9. A novel method of evaluation of three heat-moisture exchangers in six different ventilator settings

   • N. Ünal
   • J. K. K. Kanhai
   • H. A. Bruining

   Original Pages: 138 - 146

10. RETRACTED ARTICLE: Volume replacement strategies on intensive care units: results from a postal survey

    • J. Boldt
    • M. Lenz
    • M. Papsdorf

    Original 01 February 1998 Pages: 147 - 151

11. Alternations of surface antigens on leukocytes after severe injury: correlation with infectious complications

    • H. C. Shih
    • C. H. Su
    • C. H. Lee

    Original Pages: 152 - 156

12. A normal platelet count at admission in acute meningococcal disease does not exclude a fulminant course

    • M. Van Deuren
    • J. W. M. Van der Meer
    • L. G. F. M. Van ’t Hek

    Original Pages: 157 - 161

13. Forgoing life-sustaining treatment in an Israeli ICU

    • L. A. Eidelman
    • D. J. Jakobson
    • C. L. Sprung

    Original Pages: 162 - 166

14. An evaluation of patient data management systems in dutch intensive care

    • N. F. de Keizer
    • C. P. Stoutenbeek
    • E. de Jonge

    Original Pages: 167 - 171

15. Lung overinflation without positive end-expiratory pressure promotes bacteremia after experimental Klebsiella pneumoniae inoculation

    • S. J. C. Verbrugge
    • V. Šorm
    • J. W. Mouton

    Experimental Pages: 172 - 177

16. The effect of dobutamine on distal colon ischaemia in the pig

    • M. Björck
    • D. Bergqvist
    • U. Haglund

    Experimental Pages: 178 - 184

17. Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein during the early posttraumatic systemic inflammatory response syndrome

    • O. Mimoz
    • A. R. Edouard
    • C. Bohuon

    Brief Report Pages: 185 - 188

18. Severe community acquired pneumonia due to Staphylococcus aureus

    • S. Petros
    • M. Heuer
    • S. Kösling

    Brief Report Pages: 189 - 189

19. Group a streptococcal toxic shock syndrome with severe necrotizing fasciitis following hysterectomy — a case report

    • M. Loscar
    • G. Schelling
    • B. Grabein

    Brief Report Pages: 190 - 193

20. Horner’s syndrome following internal jugular vein cannulation

    • G. Reddy
    • A. Coombes
    • A. D. Hubbard

    Brief Report Pages: 194 - 196

21. Accidental single brachial artery puncture leading to reversible ischaemia of the upper limb

    • U. Gyanendra
    • L. Kashyap

    Correspondence Pages: 197 - 197

22. Survival with extreme hypernatremia at 209 mmol/l

    • L. Portel
    • G. Hubert
    • J. -P. Cardinaud

    Correspondence Pages: 197 - 198

23. On acute poisoning with amphetamines

    • M. J. Bogusz

    Correspondence Pages: 198 - 199

24. Reply

    • P. G. Jorens
    • P. J. C. Schepens

    Correspondence Pages: 199 - 199

25. Announcements

    Announcement Pages: 200 - 200