Modified Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Score (NAS)
Stratifies severity of opioid withdrawal in newborns.
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The NAS should be monitored over time; protocols for management based on scoring may differ by institution but some studies suggest monitoring every 3-4 hours.
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Dr. Loretta P. Finnegan
About the creator
Loretta P. Finnegan, MD, is the executive officer of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence in Philadelphia, PA. She is also the president of Finnegan Consulting. Dr. Finnegan's primary research is focused on women's health and perinatal addiction.
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