NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS

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