Table 4

Total episodes and relative risks for complications

Complication Group TF Group C Relative risk
(95% CI)
Abdominal distension11 71.6 (0.7, 3.9)
Bile stained gastric aspirates/vomits27251.8 (0.8, 1.7)
Blood stained gastric aspirates/vomits 3 80.4 (0.1, 1.4)
Necrotising enterocolitis 1 20.6 (0.1, 5.9)
Aspiration pneumonia 0 01
Death 6110.6 (0.2, 1.5)
  • Values expressed are actual total number of episodes. 95% confidence intervals are stated in parentheses.