1. Introduction

   • J. D. Edwards

   EditorialNotes Pages: S133 - S133

2. Measurement of tissue perfusion by oxygen transport patterns in experimental shock and in high-risk surgical patients

   • W. C. Shoemaker
   • P. L. Appel
   • H. B. Kram

   OriginalPaper Pages: S135 - S144

3. The relationship between oxygen demand, oxygen uptake, and oxygen supply

   • J. -L. Vincent

   OriginalPaper Pages: S145 - S148

4. Optimal oxygen delivery in critically ill patients

   • K. Reinhart
   • L. Hannemann
   • B. Kuss

   OriginalPaper Pages: S149 - S155

5. Regulation of myocardial oxygen delivery

   • B. Schremmer
   • J. F. Dhainaut

   OriginalPaper Pages: S157 - S163

6. Hemodynamic aspects of multiple organ failure

   • A. F. Grootendorst

   OriginalPaper Pages: S165 - S167

7. Regional oxygen delivery in oxygen supply-dependent states

   • M. R. Pinsky
   • R. Schlichtig

   OriginalPaper Pages: S169 - S171

8. Practical points in the application of oxygen transport principles

   • P. Nightingale

   OriginalPaper Pages: S173 - S177

9. Practical aspects of oxygen transport: conclusions and recommendations of the Roundtable Conference

   • J. F. Dhainaut
   • J. D. Edwards
   • J. -L. Vincent

   BriefCommunication Pages: S179 - S180