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Table 2 Abdominal distension score

From: Enteral Nutrition Tolerance And REspiratory Support (ENTARES) Study in preterm infants: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Extent of distension

Score

Abdomen is not distended

0

Abdomen is distended but not tense

1

Abdomen is distended and tense, responsive to gastric suction/rectal stimulation

2

Abdomen is distended and tense, not responsive to gastric detension/rectal stimulation

3