Infants in withdrawal stay in the NICU for an average of 24 days. The collection of withdrawal symptoms is what’s called Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and the Spokane rate was three- and one-half times the national rate in 2022, and things have only gotten worse. While the NICU is an important, lifesaving place for NAS infants with comorbidities, their staff is spread too thin to be able to offer babies in withdrawal without comorbidities the extra love and attention they need in the most critic

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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) – Compassionate Care Matters Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome occurs when a newborn withdraws from substances (most commonly opioids) exposed to in utero. Incidence has risen with maternal opioid use — a challenging but manageable condition with early intervention. Common Signs (as seen in the video): - High-pitched cry - Tremors, irritability, hypertonia - Poor feeding, vomiting, diarrhoea - Sneezing, yawning, mottling - Seizures in severe cases Management Approac

Neonatal withdrawal or neonatal abstinence syndrome or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome is a drug withdrawal syndrome of infants, caused by the cessation of the administration of drugs which may or may not be licit. Dr Saranya Jaikumar Educational Psychologist | Dr Saranya Jaikumar videos