Table 3.
Characteristic | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C |
---|---|---|---|
Nasogastric tube required | 4–7 d or reinsertion after postoperative day (POD) 3 | 8–14 d or reinsertion after POD 7 | >14 d or reinsertion after POD 14 |
Unable to tolerate food at: | POD 7 | POD 14 | POD 21 |
Gastric distention/vomiting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Use of prokinetics | Yes | Yes | Yes |