EmergiQuiz is an educational competition organized by the Section on Emergency Medicine (SOEM) of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). It’s a well-regarded event, featured at the AAP’s annual National Conference and Exhibition. EmergiQuiz presents real-life, complex pediatric emergency cases to challenge participants—often Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellows, residents, or other healthcare professionals. Four cases are chosen for online presentation each year.

EmergiQuiz unfolds in two parts:

1. Case Presentation: A case is introduced, often a complex or unusual pediatric emergency scenario. Participants are asked to think critically about the symptoms, findings, and potential diagnoses.

2. Diagnosis Reveal: After discussing possible diagnoses, the correct diagnosis is revealed, and the reasoning is explained, highlighting important clinical learning points.

“Don’t Make Any Rash Decisions”

Part 1

Presented by Victoria Quinn, DO, a 2nd-year Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow at Brown University/Hasbro Children’s Hospital. In this episode, Dr. Quinn presents a challenging case, prompting viewers to think critically before coming to conclusions. Edited by Dr. Brad Sobolewski, under the leadership of Dr. Marideth Rus, Chair of EmergiQuiz for the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine.

Part 2

Dr. Victoria Quinn returns to reveal the diagnosis for this intriguing case. Watch as she explains the key findings and how to avoid jumping to premature conclusions.