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Child with bilious vomiting โ FY quick guide ๐จ ๐ถ
๐จ ๐ถ Child with bilious vomiting
IMMEDIATE โ summon senior/resuscitation help as clinically indicated.
๐ Recognise
Green vomit in an infant or child suggests intestinal obstruction until excluded.
๐ First actions
Keep nil by mouth; urgent paediatric surgical review, IV access and appropriate fluids.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Review abdominal examination, hydration and age-specific imaging via specialist team.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
Do not diagnose benign gastroenteritis without excluding malrotation/volvulus.
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