Neonatal abstinence syndrome: an update. | Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Opioid Policy

Sanlorenzo LA, Stark AR, Patrick SW. Neonatal abstinence syndrome: an update. Current opinion in pediatrics. 2018 Apr;30(30). 182-186. PMID: 29346142 [PubMed] PMCID: PMC5843557 NIHMSID: NIHMS945128.

Abstract

The current review provides an update focused on the evolving epidemiology of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), factors influencing disease expression, advances in clinical assessment of withdrawal, novel approaches to NAS treatment, and the emerging role of quality improvement in assessment and management of NAS.