This issue will take a look at modern critical care techniques in a historical context. Topics include: ''Shock and Organ failure'', ''Battlefield trauma, traumatic shock and consequences: War-related advances in critical care'', ''Lessons from Modern Disasters and Wars: Bhopal, Chernobyl, Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Tsunami, Iraq'', ''Plagues with Critical Care Implications: Legionairres, Staph toxic shock, SARS, Hantavirus, Group A strep nec toxic shock, Marburg and hemorrhagic fevers, Avian flu'' and more!