1. Current problems in central venous catheter systems

   • J. L. Peters

   Editorial Pages: 205 - 208

2. Hormonal changes and their influence on metabolism and nutrition in the critically ill

   • M. S. Dahn
   • P. Lange

   Review Articles Pages: 209 - 213

3. Disturbances of selected plasma proteins in hyperdynamic septic shock

   • J. Witte
   • M. Jochum
   • H. Fritz

   Original Articles Pages: 215 - 222

4. The syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) — Treatment with lithium

   • U. Finsterer
   • A. Beyer
   • K. Peter

   Original Articles Pages: 223 - 229

5. A new hygroscopic condenser humidifier

   • Ch. Stoutenbeek
   • D. Miranda
   • D. Zandstra

   Methods and Devices Pages: 231 - 234

6. Rapidly progressive septic shock, associated with necrotizing fasciitis

   • J. R. Krol
   • K. W. Kwee
   • L. G. Thijs

   Case Reports Pages: 235 - 237

7. Two unusual cases of gas embolism following urethral surgery under laser

   • G. Vourc'h
   • E. Berreti
   • M. Camey

   Case Reports Pages: 239 - 240

8. Book reviews

   • S. Nethercott
   • P. W. Jones
   • G. Haines

   BookReview Pages: 241 - 244

9. Announcements

   Announcement Pages: 244 - 244

10. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the “Societé de Réanimation de Langue Française”, Paris, 26–29 November 1981

    Abstract Pages: 245 - 265