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Review
. 2013 Aug;25(4):532-42.
doi: 10.1097/MOP.0b013e328362cd0d.

Babies breaking bad: neonatal and iatrogenic withdrawal syndromes

Rachel E M Cramton  1 , Nancy E Gruchala
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Review

Babies breaking bad: neonatal and iatrogenic withdrawal syndromes

Rachel E M Cramton et al. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review will summarize the symptoms, evaluation, and treatment of neonatal and iatrogenic withdrawal syndromes.

Recent findings: Buprenorphine is emerging as the drug of choice for maintaining opioid-dependent women during pregnancy, because of its association with less severe withdrawal symptoms. Recent findings suggest it may be the drug of choice for treating the opioid-exposed neonate as well.

Summary: Healthcare workers should be cognizant of the risk factors for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), as well as its symptoms, so that nonpharmalogic and pharmacologic therapies can be initiated. With increased emphasis on pain control in children, it is likely that iatrogenic withdrawal will continue to be a concern, and healthcare workers should understand the similarities and differences between this and NAS.

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