Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2019 Apr;66(2):353-367. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2018.12.006.

Abstract

This review examines the continuum of care of opioid-exposed infants, including the assessment of the neonate, diagnosis of neonatal abstinence syndrome, management of the syndrome including nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic care, approach to breastfeeding, pediatric follow-up care, and integration of care of the mother-infant dyad.

Keywords: Maternal substance use disorder; Neonatal abstinence syndrome; Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome; Substance-exposed infant.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aftercare / methods
  • Analgesics, Opioid / adverse effects*
  • Analgesics, Opioid / blood
  • Breast Feeding / methods
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Mothers
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / therapy
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / therapy

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid