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