Notes in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

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Published	10/08/2024	Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) refers to the {{c1::withdrawal symptoms}} that happen in neonates of mothers that used substances in pregnancy.&nbs…
Published	10/08/2024	Examples of substances that can cause Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: (4){{c1::Opiates &MethadoneBenzodiazepinesCocaineNicotine/cannabis/Alcohol}}
Published	10/08/2024	Withdrawal from most {{c1::opiates}}, {{c1::diazepam}}, {{c1::SSRIs}} and {{c1::alcohol}} occurs between {{c2::3 – …
Published	10/08/2024	Signs & Symptoms of NAS: CNS (4){{c1::Irritability & high-pitched cryHypertoniaTremorsSeizures}}
Published	10/08/2024	Signs & Symptoms of NAS: Vasomotor/Resp (3){{c1::SweatingUnstable temperature & pyrexiaTachypnea}}
Published	10/08/2024	Signs & Symptoms of NAS: Metabolic/GI (3){{c1::Regurgitation/vomitingHypoglycaemiaLoose stools with sore nappy area}}
Published	10/08/2024	Mothers that are known to use substances should have an {{c1::alert}} on their notes so that when they give birth the neonate can have {{c1::extra mon…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of NAS: if moderate-severeOral {{c1::morphine sulphate}} for {{c2::opiate}} withdrawalOral {{c1::phenobarbitone}} for {…
Published	10/08/2024	Additional investigation & management for NAS (not routine):Testing for {{c1::hepatitis B, C & HIV}}{{c1::Social service}} involvementSafety-n…
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