Epithelial-Endothelial Alterations.- Sepsis: Mechanisms and Therapy.- Coagulation Abnormalities.- Infectious Challenges.- Acute Respiratory Failure.- Ventilatory Support.- Inhalation Therapies.- Perioperative Complications.- Cardiac Crises.- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.- Monitoring Systems.- Oxygen Availability.- Fluid Therapy.- Renal Failure.- Brain-lung Interactions.- Neurological Crises.- Emergency Medicine.- GI Crises.- Metabolic Support.- Management, Education, and Ethics.