NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS
Across
- 3. Abdominal swelling commonly seen in NEC.
- 5. This is usually stopped when NEC is suspected.
- 6. Gas within the bowel wall seen on abdominal X-ray.
- 7. Broad-spectrum treatment started in suspected NEC.
Down
- 1. Metabolic abnormality that may indicate clinical deterioration.
- 2. Serious complication where the bowel wall ruptures.
- 4. Death of bowel tissue due to severe intestinal injury.
- 6. Major risk group for necrotizing enterocolitis.
- 8. Team involved early if perforation or deterioration is suspected.