Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a group of symptoms or problems in a newborn who was exposed to opiate drugs while in utero. Depending on the exposure, the condition can last anywhere from 1 week to 6 months. Cause The condition occurs when the pregnant mother uses opiate drugs such as cocaine, heroin, oxycontin, methodone, or buprenorphine. These harmful substances pass across the placental membrane and into the fetal blood circulation, causing the fetus to become dependent on the drug.
with infants and toddlers. As I worked with this age group and worked for the hospital system the topic of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) was as issue that we were seeing more of in our region. I became more intrigued with topic when I attended a local infant/toddler conference and the opening panel spoke about NAS. In this research paper, I will be addressing what neonatal abstinence syndrome is, how NAS is effecting Tennessee, and what infant caregivers can do to help support these young
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to addictive opiate drugs while in the mother’s womb. This happens when a pregnant woman takes drugs such as heroin, codeine, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamine, nicotine, prescription or even over-the-counter drugs. Many substances pass easily through the placenta, some substances that a pregnant woman takes also, to some degree, reach the baby (Neonatal abstinence syndrome, 2014). Just like adults
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), as defined by Lee, Zieve, and Ogilvie (2014), is a grouping of problems that manifest in newborns when the mother takes addictive substances, primarily opiates, for an extended period of time exposing the fetus to the drugs while in the womb. A number of drugs that have been linked to NAS include: heroin, codeine, oxycodone, methadone and buprenorphine. Although these are commonly used for recreation, NAS can also manifest from proper use of certain prescription
NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME What nurses and midwives need to know This information sheet has been developed to increase knowledge and improve understanding of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Neonatal nurses and midwives will from time to time care for babies whose mothers have been taking addictive substances during pregnancy, which can result in withdrawal symptoms in the newborn baby. Most of these substances are illegal drugs e.g. heroin, but some mothers may have been taking prescribed
Recognizing and Managing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Kristen N. Abrahams Adams State University, BSN Program Recognizing and Managing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome In the early 1980s, with the rising abuse of “crack-cocaine” and major concerns about it’s effect on children exposed in utero, there was a big push to put legislation in place regarding reporting of illegal drug use during pregnancy, considering it as a form of child abuse (Behnke et al., 2013). The Keeping Children and Families Safe
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), the dependency that an infant develops towards any type of narcotic when subjected to it during development, can successfully be prevented and treated. This paper will explore several different effective strategies of NAS interventions. A medical intervention is “the full range of strategies designed to protect health and prevent disease, disability, and death” (Riegelman and Kirkwood, 2015, pg. 298). There are several different methods of intervention options
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is the dependency that an infant develops towards any type of narcotic when they are subjected to the substance during development. These may include alcohol, oxycodone, heroin, codeine, and many more addictive substances. With very few effective treatments for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, this condition is heinous to those who are suffering from it as well as those close to them. This dependency is due to the overuse of any type of addictive substance by the mother
Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Meghan Pasternak 0496981 Dr. Karen McQueen NURS 2030 Lakehead University January 5, 2015 Problematic substance use in pregnancy is prevalent among the Canadian population. The statistics are well documented in the literature. According to a Health Quality Ontario report from 2012, about one in 100 pregnant women giving birth in Ontario hospitals shows substance use. The rate of substance abuse among pregnant
Babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) 36 words Are they vulnerable? Introduction There are many ways to define a vulnerable person. The concept of vulnerability means different things to different people; this could be largely due to the fact that it is subjective and can be interpreted slightly differently depending on the individual. (Larkin 2009). Feeling scared, or being at risk either physically, mentally or financially are just a handful of these. An individual’s vulnerability