1. Interplay of intrapulmonary and extrapulmonary factors on pulmonary gas exchange during weaning

   • R. Rodriguez-Roisin
   • J. Roca
   • A. Torres

   Editorials Pages: 249 - 251

2. Percutaneous tracheotomy — novel technique or technical novelty?

   • J. E. Heffner

   Editorials Pages: 252 - 253

3. The pulmonary circulation in acute lung injury: A review of some recent advances

   • M. Leeman

   Review Article Pages: 254 - 260

4. A prospective comparison of a percutaneous tracheostomy technique with standard surgical tracheostomy

   • W. M. Griggs
   • J. A. Myburgh
   • L. I. G. Worthley

   Originals Pages: 261 - 263

5. Current practice regarding invasive monitoring in intensive care units in Finland

   • E. Saarela
   • A. Kari
   • the Finnish Intensive Care Study Group

   Originals Pages: 264 - 271

6. Factors influencing transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide measurements in adult intensive care patients

   • W. Hasibeder
   • M. Haisjackl
   • J. M. Hackl

   Originals Pages: 272 - 275

7. Procedure-related rate of contact of intensive care unit personnel with patient body fluids

   • M. S. Kristensen
   • E. Sloth
   • T. K. Jensen

   Originals Pages: 276 - 280

8. Endoscopic injection of adrenaline for severe peptic ulcer haemorrhage in high surgical risk patients

   • C. Duhamel
   • B. Parent
   • R. Colin

   Originals Pages: 281 - 284

9. Measuring quality of life with the sickness impact profile: A pilot study

   • R. G. Hulsebos
   • F. W. Beltman
   • J. F. A. Spangenberg

   Originals Pages: 285 - 288

10. Acute carbon monoxide intoxication and hyperbaric oxygen in pregnancy

    • D. Elkharrat
    • J. C. Raphael
    • P. Gajdos

    Originals Pages: 289 - 292

11. The consequences of continuous haemofiltration on lung mechanics and extravascular lung water in a porcine endotoxic shock model

    • B. Stein
    • E. Pfenninger
    • F. Kocher

    Originals Pages: 293 - 298

12. Percutaneous balloon pericardiostomy for non-surgical management of recurrent pericardial tamponade: A case report

    • Z. D. Hajduczok
    • D. W. Ferguson

    Case Reports Pages: 299 - 301

13. Oesophageal obstruction during nasogastric feeding

    • J. S. Turner
    • A. R. Fyfe
    • A. J. Wardlaw

    Case Reports Pages: 302 - 303

14. Vincristine-induced recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis in children

    • J. D. Tobias
    • P. M. Bozeman

    Case Reports Pages: 304 - 305

15. Complete airway obstruction following near-drowning in chlorinated water

    • L. Fernandez-Quero

    Correspondence Pages: 306 - 306

16. Ajmaline in non-responders to lidocaine with malignant ventricular arrhythmia after thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction

    • C. Köppel

    Correspondence Pages: 306 - 307

17. Announcements

    Announcement Pages: 307 - 307

18. European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

    Newsletter XIV Pages: 308 - 310