COVER ARTICLE

Common Facial Injuries
Y. Olive Lamm, MD, and Francis L. Counselman, MD, FACEP
Facial injuries are commonly encountered in the ED, and determining whether the injury requires supportive measures or more aggressive treatment is key. The authors review types of injury and their management.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Pelvic Fractures—Preventing Complications
Hina Zafar Ghory, MD, and Rahul Sharma, MD, MBA, FACEP
Serious pelvic fractures are associated with a high mortality rate and must be managed effectively, given the high incidence of concurrent injuries to other organ systems. Patient stabilization, diagnostic imaging, and management of associated injuries are discussed.

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URGENT CARE SECTION

Evaluation of the Limping Child
Amy H. Kaji, MD, PhD, Genevive Santillanes, MD, and Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP
Five cases highlight a range of etiologies for limp, a common symptom in children. This article examines how to determine treatment and evaluate for potential child abuse.

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radiology quiz
While playing with his brother, a boy fell on his right hand and appreciated a “snap” in his forearm. Since the fall, he has had pain and swelling. What do these radiographs reveal about his injury?

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DEPARTMENTS

Editorial
EMERGENCY MEDICINE’s 40th Year

emergency Ultrasound
How can the RUSH protocol be applied to rapidly assess ED patients with dyspnea and chest pain? Three cases illustrate.

Profiles in Locum Tenens
Coming to an Agreement

Diagnosis at a Glance
A woman seeks consultation for a growth within a tattoo on her arm; a female college student presents with intermittent itching of 2 weeks’ duration.

Emergency Imaging
After sustaining a knee injury, a 30-year-old man is unable to bear weight. Based on the accompanying images, what is your diagnosis?