OxyContin and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome [PDF]
Opioids are a commonly abused class of drugs. OxyContin abuse, a long-acting oxycodone derivative, has been increasingly identified as a potent narcotic resulting in drug dependence, overdose and even death. Use during pregnancy may result in withdrawal symptoms in the neonate. However, detection of the drug and its metabolites needs special methods in
Rakesh, Rao, Nirmala S, Desai
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Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). [PDF]
Neonatal abstinence syndrome is defined by signs and symptoms of withdrawal that infants develop after intrauterine maternal drug exposure. All infants with documented in utero opioid exposure, or a high pre-test probability of exposure should have ...
Kraft, W. K. +2 more
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A state-level study of opioid use disorder treatment access and neonatal abstinence syndrome [PDF]
Background Adult opioid use and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) are growing public health problems in the United States (U.S.). Our objective was to determine how opioid use disorder treatment access impacts the relationship between adult opioid use ...
Abbinanti, Kassie +6 more
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Background: Despite evidence for the efficacy of strict neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) treatment protocols, no national standardized education, diagnosis or treatment strategy is available.
Ekaterina Burduli +5 more
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Utilization of Care by Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Delaware [PDF]
From 1999-2013, the nationwide incidence of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) due to maternal drug use rose from 1.5/1000 to 6/1000 hospital births. There is a dearth of information regarding what happens to these children when they are discharged.
Savin, MSN, NNP-BC, Michele K.
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Treatment of neonatal abstinence syndrome [PDF]
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is suffered by infants withdrawing from substances on which they have become physically dependent after in utero exposure. They may require prolonged treatment and spend weeks or even months in hospital. A wide range of drugs have been used to treat NAS. The efficacy of few, however, have been adequately investigated.
Johnson, K, Gerada, C, Greenough, A
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In the face of the current Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) epidemic, there is considerable variability in the assessment and management of infants with NAS.
Philip M. Westgate, Enrique Gomez-Pomar
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Jefferson Digital Commons quarterly report: January-March 2020 [PDF]
This quarterly report includes: New Look for the Jefferson Digital Commons Articles COVID-19 Working Papers Educational Materials From the Archives Grand Rounds and Lectures JeffMD Scholarly Inquiry Abstracts Journals and Newsletters Master of Public ...
Copeland, LIBT, James +2 more
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Midwives’ engagement in smoking- and alcohol-prevention in prenatal care before and after the introduction of practice guidelines in Switzerland : comparison of survey findings from 2008 and 2018 [PDF]
Background: Evidence suggests that cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy negatively impacts fetal health. Health agencies across countries have developed specific guidelines for health professionals in perinatal care to strengthen ...
Gkiouleka, Anna +5 more
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A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY OF THE implimentation of the VERMONT NEWBORN PLAN OF SAFE CARE AMONG NURSING STAFF AT VERMONT HOSPITALS [PDF]
PURPOSE: The purpose of this quality improvement needs assessment was to evaluate the implementation of the Vermont Newborn Plan of Safe Care (VNPSC) since its introduction 17 months ago. These plans were created in response to federal mandates to create
Buley, Annik
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