pediatricsEN
๐ฏ FAIR: Pediatric Abdominal Emergencies
F โ Fatal: Use ABC โ Volvulus (neonate), Intussusception (infant), Appendicitis (child >5)
A โ Assess: Age = first diagnostic filter, red flags per age group, genital exam in all males
I โ Intervene: Escalate immediately for bilious vomiting or lethargy, provide analgesia (safe per evidence)
R โ Repeat: Serial abdominal exams, reassess between pain episodes, listen to parent observations