The Journal of Emergency Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed publication featuring original contributions of interest to both the academic and practicing emergency physician. JEM, published eight times per year, contains research papers and clinical studies as well as articles focusing on the training of emergency physicians and on the practice of emergency medicine. The Journal features the following sections: Original Contributions Clinical Communications: Pediatric, Adult, OB/GYN Selected Topics: Toxicology, Prehospital Care, Disaster Medicine, Cardiology Commentary, Emergency Radiology, Critical Care, Sports Medicine, Wound Care Techniques and Procedures Clinical Laboratory in Emergency Medicine Pharmacology in Emergency Medicine Case Presentations of the Harvard Emergency Medicine Residency Visual Diagnosis in Emergency Medicine Best Practice Methods Medical Classics Emergency Forum Editorial(s) Letters to the Editor Education Administration of Emergency Medicine Computers in Emergency Medicine Violence: Recognition, Management, and Prevention Ethics Humanities and Medicine American Academy of Emergency Medicine AAEM Medical Student Forum Book and Other Media Reviews Calendar of Events Abstracts