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.

“Preparing for the Fallout”

Part 1

Join Margaret Barton, MD, a 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow graduate from Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University, and current Ultrasound Fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Barton presents a perplexing case with high-stakes decisions. Edited by Dr. Brad Sobolewski, and chaired by Dr. Marideth Rus for the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine.

Part 2

In this follow-up episode, Dr. Margaret Barton reveals the surprising diagnosis from her case. See how the complex situation resolves and how preparedness is key.