Table 2

Outcomes for the child

OutcomesN
Clearly stated harm to child 52
Hospital admission or accident and emergency17
Skin damage, pain or distress relating to gastrostomy site12
Diarrhoea, sickness or abdominal pain7
Feeding tube wrapped around neck6
Skin damage from nasal bridle3
Child not fed2
Pain or distress passing nasogastric tube2
Child aspirating blood1
Seizure1
Hypoglycaemia1
Potential for harm (or harm not stated) 216