The opioid-exposed newborn: Assessment and pharmacologic management

Lauren M. Jansson; Martha Velez; Cheryl Harrow

doi:10.5055/jom.2009.0006

The opioid-exposed newborn: Assessment and pharmacologic management

Lauren M. Jansson, Martha Velez, Cheryl Harrow

School of Medicine

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Abstract

The infant exposed to opioids in utero frequently presents a challenge to the neonatal care provider in the assessment and treatment of symptoms of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) after birth. This review is intended to provide the healthcare professional with a brief review of current evidence and practical guidelines for optimal evaluation and pharmacologic management of the opioid-exposed newborn.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	47-55
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of opioid management
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5055/jom.2009.0006
State	Published - 2009

Keywords

Infant
Methadone
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
Opioids
Substance abuse

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pharmacology (medical)
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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