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🎯 FAIR: Pediatric Abdominal Emergencies

F — Fatal: Use ABC — Volvulus (neonate), Intussusception (infant), Appendicitis (child >5)
A — Assess: Age = first diagnostic filter, red flags per age group, genital exam in all males
I — Intervene: Escalate immediately for bilious vomiting or lethargy, provide analgesia (safe per evidence)
R — Repeat: Serial abdominal exams, reassess between pain episodes, listen to parent observations

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