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Contents: Volume 109/Number 6/June, 1996 [Index by Author]

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	EDITORIALS

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	COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

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EDITORIALS

CPR or DNR: Lessons From Buddha
Patricia Eichenbaum Karetzky, Monroe Karetzky, and Robert D. Brandstetter Chest Jun 1996: 1415–1416. [PDF]

Full-time Intensivists for Appropriate Care of the Critically III and Injured
Max Harry Weil Chest Jun 1996: 1416. [PDF]

OSA and Cardiovascular Morbidity: Will CPAP Prove To Be Effective?
Clifford W. Zwillich Chest Jun 1996: 1416–1417. [PDF]

Picking Up the Pieces: The Consequences of Sleep Fragmentation
Riccardo A. Stoohs Chest Jun 1996: 1417–1419. [PDF]

Transudate vs Exudate: Genug!
Thaddeus Bartter, Rocco J. Santarelli, and Melvin R. Pratter Chest Jun 1996: 1419–1421. [PDF]

Continuous ECG Monitoring for Ischemia in the ICU
Norman W. Rizk Chest Jun 1996: 1421–1422. [PDF]

ARTICLES

Prospective Evaluation of a Semiquantitative Dip Slide Method Compared With Quantitative Bacterial Cultures of BAL Fluid
Rudolf Speich, Jürg Wüst, Thomas Hess, Fritz H. Kayser, and Erich W. Russi Chest Jun 1996: 1423–1429. [Abstract] [PDF]

BAL in Children: A Controlled Study of Differential Cytology and Cytokine Expression Profiles by Alveolar Cells in Pediatric Sarcoidosis
Valerie Tessier, Katarina Chadelat, Armelle Baculard, Bruno Housset, and Annick Clement Chest Jun 1996: 1430–1438. [Abstract] [PDF]

Early Diagnosis and Estimation of Pulmonary Congestion and Edema in Patients With Left-Sided Heart Diseases From Histogram of Pulmonary CT Number
Shiro Kato, Takaaki Nakamoto, and Masahiko Iizuka Chest Jun 1996: 1439–1445. [Abstract] [PDF]

Echo-Doppler Evaluation of Left Ventricular Impairment in Chronic Cor Pulmonale
Miriam Schena, Enrico Clini, Donatella Errera, and Armido Quadri Chest Jun 1996: 1446–1451. [Abstract] [PDF]

Intrapericardial Minocycline Sclerosis for Malignant Pericardial Effusion
Ilan Lashevsky, Rami Ben Yosef, Diana Rinkevich, Shimon Reisner, and Walter Markiewicz Chest Jun 1996: 1452–1454. [Abstract] [PDF]

Intraoperative Phrenic Nerve Monitoring in Cardiac Surgery
Maurizio Mazzoni, Costantino Solinas, Erminio Sisillo, Franco Bortone, and Giuseppe Susini Chest Jun 1996: 1455–1460. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Comparative Study of Thoracoscopic vs Open Removal of Benign Neurogenic Mediastinal Tumors
Michael Bousamra, II, George B. Haasler, G. Alexander Patterson, and Charles L. Roper Chest Jun 1996: 1461–1465. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pathologic Changes of the Trachea After Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheotomy
L. W.E. van Heurn, Paul H.M.H Theunissen, Graham Ramsay, and Peter R.G. Brink Chest Jun 1996: 1466–1469. [Abstract] [PDF]

Self-Reported Use of CPAP and Benefits of CPAP Therapy: A Patient Survey
Heather M. Engleman, Nima Asgari-Jirhandeh, Andrew L. McLeod, Crichton F. Ramsay, Ian J. Deary, and Neil J. Douglas Chest Jun 1996: 1470–1476. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Crossover Study Comparing the Efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure With Anterior Mandibular Positioning Devices on Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Glenn T. Clark, Israel Blumenfeld, Naama Yoffe, Eli Peled, and Peretz Lavie Chest Jun 1996: 1477–1483. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effect of Jaw Position and Posture on Forced Inspiratory Airflow in Normal Subjects and Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Shin-ichi Masumi, Keisuke Nishigawa, Adrian J. Williams, Frisca L. Yan-Go, and Glenn T. Clark Chest Jun 1996: 1484–1489. [Abstract] [PDF]

Sleep Apnea Impairs the Arousal Response to Airway Occlusion
Richard B. Berry, Kerry G. Kouchi, Dennis E. Der, Michael J. Dickel, and Richard W. Light Chest Jun 1996: 1490–1496. [Abstract] [PDF]

Periodic Limb Movements During Sleep in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure
Patrick J. Hanly and Naheed Zuberi-Khokhar Chest Jun 1996: 1497–1502. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Study of Light's Criteria and Possible Modifications for Distinguishing Exudative From Transudative Pleural Effusions
Manuel Vives, José Manuel Porcel, MaCarmen Vicente de Vera, Manuel Rubio, and Enrique Ribelles Chest Jun 1996: 1503–1507. [Abstract] [PDF]

Evolution of Idiopathic Pleural Effusion: A Prospective, Long-term Follow-up Study
Jaume S. Ferrer, Xavier G. Muñoz, Ramon M. Orriols, Ferran B. Morell, and Richard W. Light Chest Jun 1996: 1508–1513. [Abstract] [PDF]

Intrapleural Fibrinolysis With Streptokinase as an Adjunctive Treatment in Hemothorax and Empyema: A Multicenter Trial
Collaborative Group Investigators of Intrapleural Fibrinolysis, Carlos Jerjes-Sánchez, Alicia Ramirez-Rivera, Jose J. Elizalde, Ruben Delgado, Raul Cicero, Carlos Ibarra-Perez, Alejandro C. Arroliga, Antonio Padua, Arnulfo Portales, Alejandro Villarreal, and Alfredo Perez-Romo Chest Jun 1996: 1514–1519. [Abstract] [PDF]

Eucapnic Voluntary Hyperventilation as a Bronchoprovocation Technique: Development of a Standardized Dosing Schedule in Asthmatics
Gregory J. Argyros, James M. Roach, Kenneth M. Hurwitz, Arn H. Eliasson, and Yancy Y. Phillips Chest Jun 1996: 1520–1524. [Abstract] [PDF]

Ventilatory Response to Continuous Incremental Changes in Respiratory Resistance in Patients With Mild Asthma
Katsuya Fujimori, Makoto Satoh, and Masaaki Arakawa Chest Jun 1996: 1525–1531. [Abstract] [PDF]

Evidence of Airway Obstruction in Children With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Joseph Boyer, Nikhil Amin, Rudolph Taddonio, and Allen J. Dozor Chest Jun 1996: 1532–1535. [Abstract] [PDF]

Prevalence of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis and Atopy in Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Jonathan W. Becker, Wylie Burke, Gwen McDonald, Paul A. Greenberger, William R. Henderson, Jr, and Moira L. Aitken Chest Jun 1996: 1536–1540. [Abstract] [PDF]

Is Resection of Bronchiectasis Beneficial in Patients With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia?
Hans J.M. Smit, Jules M.M. Van den Bosch, Cornelis J.J. Westermann, and Ad J.M. Schreurs Chest Jun 1996: 1541–1544. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pulsed Delivery of Inhaled Nitric Oxide to Patients With Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: An Ambulatory Delivery System and Initial Clinical Tests
Richard N. Channick, F. Wayne Johnson, Penny J. Williams, William R. Auger, Peter F. Fedullo, Kenneth M. Moser, and John W. Newhart Chest Jun 1996: 1545–1549. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Hypotensive Effect of L-Arginine Is Associated With Increased Expired Nitric Oxide in Humans
Sanjay Mehta, Duncan J. Stewart, and Robert D. Levy Chest Jun 1996: 1550–1555. [Abstract] [PDF]

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse Reduces the Incidence of Total Nosocomial Respiratory Infection and Nonprophylactic Systemic Antibiotic Use in Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery
Anthony J. DeRiso, II, Joseph S. Ladowski, Todd A. Dillon, John W. Justice, and Alan C. Peterson Chest Jun 1996: 1556–1561. [Abstract] [PDF]

Incidence and Significance of Acid-fast Bacilli in Sputum Smears at the End of Antituberculous Treatment
Rafael Vidal, Arturo Juan, Marc Miravitlles, Nuria Martín-Casabona, and Teresa Falgueras Chest Jun 1996: 1562–1565. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pathophysiology of Activity Limitation in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease
James E. Hansen and Karlman Wasserman Chest Jun 1996: 1566–1576. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cardiac Ischemia During Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
Wissam Chatila, Salim Ani, Denise Guaglianone, Badie Jacob, Yaw Amoateng-Adjepong, and Constantine A. Manthous Chest Jun 1996: 1577–1583. [Abstract] [PDF]

Outcome of AIDS Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation Predicted by Recursive Partitioning
Ali A. El-Solh, Debra L. Stubeusz, Gavin B. Grant, and Brydon J. B. Grant Chest Jun 1996: 1584–1590. [Abstract] [PDF]

Non-ICU Care of Hemodynamically Stable Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Blaise Latriano, Patricia McCauley, Mark E. Astiz, Dennis Greenbaum, and Eric C. Rackow Chest Jun 1996: 1591–1596. [Abstract] [PDF]

Economic Cost of Home-Based Care for Ventilator-Assisted Individuals: A Preliminary Report
Mary Ann Sevick, Mark S. Kamlet, Leslie A. Hoffman, and Ian Rawson Chest Jun 1996: 1597–1606. [Abstract] [PDF]

Determinants of Aerosolized Albuterol Delivery to Mechanically Ventilated Infants
Denise M. Coleman, H. William Kelly, and Bennie C. McWilliams Chest Jun 1996: 1607–1613. [Abstract] [PDF]

Plasma Thrombospondin Levels in Sheep With Allergic Asthma
Shih-Wen Huang, Kuo-Jung Kao, and William M. Abraham Chest Jun 1996: 1614–1617. [Abstract] [PDF]

Circulating Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 and E-Selectin in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Kou-Gi Shyu, Hang Chang, Cheng-Chung Lin, and Peiliang Kuan Chest Jun 1996: 1627–1630. [Abstract] [PDF]

Closed-circuit Apparatus for Specific Inhalation Challenges With an Occupational Agent, Formaldehyde, in Vapor Form
Catherine Lemière, André Cartier, Jean-Luc Malo, Yves Cloutier, Guy Perrault, and Daniel Drolet Chest Jun 1996: 1631–1635. [Abstract] [PDF]

Early Postoperative Stress: Video-Assisted Wedge Resection/Lobectomy vs Conventional Axillary Thoracotomy
Edda M. Tschernko, Sabine Hofer, Wolfram Haider, Christian Bieglmayer, and Wilfried Wisser Chest Jun 1996: 1636–1642. [Abstract] [PDF]

Hilar Mass in a Patient With Chest Pain
Kota G. Chetty, Jeffrey McGovern, and C. Kees Mahutte Chest Jun 1996: 1643–1644. [PDF]

Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in an Elderly Patient
Hugh A. Cassiere and Michael S. Niederman Chest Jun 1996: 1645–1648. [PDF]

The Impossible Airway: A Plan
Maj Patricio Rosa, Jr., Col Eric A. Johnson, and Col Peter J. Barcia Chest Jun 1996: 1649–1650. [Abstract] [PDF]

Digital Clubbing Associated With Pulmonary Artery Sarcoma
Jose S. Loredo, Peter F. Fedullo, Kenneth M. Moser, and Franco Piovella Chest Jun 1996: 1651–1653. [Abstract] [PDF]

Percutaneous Technique for Management of Persistent Airspace With Prolonged Air Leak Using Fibrin Glue
Louis E. Samuels, Palma M. Shaw, and Louis C. Blaum, Jr. Chest Jun 1996: 1653–1655. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Spectrum of Adult Adenovirus Pneumonia
Philip Retails, Charlie Strange, and Russel Harley Chest Jun 1996: 1656–1657. [Abstract] [PDF]

Plasmacytoma as a Cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Ryland P. Byrd, Jr., Thomas M. Roy, William Bentz, and Jay B. Mehta Chest Jun 1996: 1657–1659. [Abstract] [PDF]

Adult Croup
Michael C. F. Tong, Susanna E. J. Leighton, C. Andrew van Hasselt, and Ming Chi Chu Chest Jun 1996: 1659–1662. [Abstract] [PDF]

Errata
Chest Jun 1996: 1668. [Abstract] [PDF]

Errata
Chest Jun 1996: 1668. [Abstract] [PDF]

REVIEWS

Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome
W. Michael Alberts and Guillermo A. do Pico Chest Jun 1996: 1618–1626. [PDF]

COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

Numerology of Ventricular Parasystole
Vijay K. Singh Chest Jun 1996: 1663. [PDF]

Numerology of Ventricular Parasystole
Agustin Castellanos and Federico Moleiro Chest Jun 1996: 1663. [PDF]

Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation
Warren J. Manning and David I. Silverman Chest Jun 1996: 1663–1664. [PDF]

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: New Expectations in the Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer
J. I. Gonzalez Muñoz, M. Cordoba Pelaez, M. J. Ferreiro Alvarez, P. Ussetti Gil, and A. Varela de Ugarte Chest Jun 1996: 1664. [PDF]

Diagnosing Peripheral Pulmonary Nodules
John M. Streitz, Jr. Chest Jun 1996: 1665. [PDF]

Diagnosing Peripheral Pulmonary Nodules
Stefano Gasparini Chest Jun 1996: 1665. [PDF]

Preventive Irradiation After Invasive Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Salih Emri, Yalcin Karakoca, Y. Izzettin Baris, Faruk Zorlu, Fadil Akyol, and Hadi Akay Chest Jun 1996: 1665–1666. [PDF]

Who Benefits From Inhaled Corticosteroids?
David P. Joyce Chest Jun 1996: 1666. [PDF]

A Week-long Course of Inhaled β-Agonist or Anticholinergic Agent May Reduce Dyspnea During Exercise in COPD
Shinji Teramoto, Yoshinosuke Fukuchi, and Yasuyoshi Ouchi Chest Jun 1996: 1666–1667. [PDF]

Improved Technique for Fiberoptic Pleuroscopy
Anthony Ping Chuen Yim Chest Jun 1996: 1667. [PDF]

Chestnuts
Gerald L. Boum Chest Jun 1996: 1667. [PDF]

More On Talc Sterilization
Lalaine Marie E. Mattison, Lisa L. Steed, and Steven A. Sahn Chest Jun 1996: 1667–1668. [PDF]

Interinstrument Variability of Three Portable Peak Flow Meters
Birgitta Schmekel Chest Jun 1996: 1668. [PDF]