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๐ ABC of Pediatric Abdominal Emergencies
A = 0-1 month โ Volvulus
Red flag: Bilious (green/yellow) vomiting โ Emergent upper GI series
B = 2 months - 2 years โ Intussusception
Red flag: Lethargy, intermittent pain with leg-drawing โ Ultrasound
C = Children >5 years โ Appendicitis
Red flag: Pain migrating umbilicus โ RLQ โ Surgical consult
First question: "What's the most dangerous condition for THIS age?"