1. Down side up — a prone and partial liquid asset

   • J. J. Marini

   Editorial Pages: 963 - 965

2. Hemodynamic effects of partial liquid ventilation with perfluorocarbon in acute lung injury

   • R. J. M. Houmes
   • S. J. C. Verbrugge
   • B. Lachmann

   Original/Rapid Publication Pages: 966 - 972

3. Contribution of bronchoalveolar lavage to the diagnosis of posttraumatic pulmonary fat embolism

   • O. Mimoz
   • A. Edouard
   • K. Samii

   Originals Pages: 973 - 980

4. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of propofol/alfentanil infusions for sedation in ICU patients

   • C. Frenkel
   • J. Schüttler
   • K. Rommelsheim

   Original Pages: 981 - 988

5. Cytokine and coagulation characteristics of retrieved blood after arthroplasty

   • M. Kristiansson
   • M. Soop
   • M. Blombäck

   Original Pages: 989 - 995

6. Use of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis as an epidemiologic tool during an outbreak ofPseudomonas aeruginosa lung infections in an intensive care unit

   • D. Talon
   • G. Capellier
   • Y. Michel-Briand

   Original Pages: 996 - 1002

7. Tranexamic acid attenuates oleic-acid-induced pulmonary extravasation

   • H. Moriuchi
   • I. Arai
   • T. Yuizono

   Original Pages: 1003 - 1008

8. Alternating versus synchronous ventilation of left and right lungs in piglets

   • A. Versprille
   • V. Hrachovina
   • J. R. C. Jansen

   Original Pages: 1009 - 1015

9. Glucose dynamics during continuous hemodiafiltration and total parenteral nutrition

   • D. C. Frankenfield
   • H. N. Reynolds
   • Ch. E. Wiles III

   Original Pages: 1016 - 1022

10. Superimposed inspiratory work of the Siemens Servo 300 ventilator during continuous positive airway pressure

    • I. K. S. Tan
    • S. B. Bhatt
    • T. E. Oh

    Brief Report Pages: 1023 - 1026

11. Short-term effects of methylene blue on hemodynamics and gas exchange in humans with septic shock

    • B. Gachot
    • J. P. Bédos
    • B. Régnier

    Brief Report Pages: 1027 - 1031

12. Secondary exposure of medical staff to sarin vapor in the emergency room

    • H. Nozaki
    • S. Hori
    • N. Aikawa

    Brief Report/Rapid Publication Pages: 1032 - 1035

13. Announcements

    Announcement Pages: 1035 - 1035

14. Testicular choriocarcinoma revealed by a localized pulmonary edema: A case report

    • D. Karila-Cohen
    • H. Mentec
    • G. Bleichner

    Brief Report Pages: 1036 - 1038

15. A case of life-threatening lactic acidosis after smoke inhalation — interference between β-adrenergic agents and ethanol?

    • P. Taboulet
    • J. -L. Clemessy
    • F. J. Baud

    Brief Report Pages: 1039 - 1042

16. Arteriovenous fistulae complicating central venous catheterization: Value of endovascular treatment based on a series of seven cases

    • F. Ricolfi
    • E. Valiente
    • A. Gaston

    Brief Report Pages: 1043 - 1047

17. Postobstructive pulmonary edema induced by endotracheal tube occlusion

    • P. V. Dicpinigaitis
    • D. C. Mehta

    Brief Report Pages: 1048 - 1050

18. Mercury oxycyanide and mercuric cyanide poisoning: Two cases

    • M. L. Benaissa
    • P. Hantson
    • F. J. Baud

    Brief Report Pages: 1051 - 1053

19. Pressure control ventilation and minitracheotomy in treating severe flail chest trauma

    • C. Gregoretti
    • G. Foti
    • P. Musto

    Brief Report Pages: 1054 - 1056

20. Acknowledgement to referees

    Acknowledgments Pages: 1057 - 1059