💊Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) occurs when babies are exposed to drugs in utero and experience withdrawal symptoms after birth.
😢Symptoms of NAS include irritability, tremors, disturbed sleep, poor feeding, and excessive crying.
💉Medical tests, such as urine tests, can confirm drug exposure in newborns.
📈Finnegan scoring is used to assess the severity of withdrawal symptoms in babies with NAS.
🏥Babies with NAS require specialized care and support, including medication and monitoring.
What causes Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)?
—NAS occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in utero, usually due to the mother's substance abuse.
What are the common symptoms of NAS?
—Common symptoms of NAS include irritability, tremors, disturbed sleep, poor feeding, and excessive crying.
How is NAS diagnosed?
—NAS is diagnosed through a combination of medical tests, including urine tests, and Finnegan scoring to assess withdrawal symptoms.
How is NAS treated?
—Treatment for NAS may include medication, specialized care, and monitoring for complications.
Can NAS be prevented?
—The best way to prevent NAS is to avoid substance abuse during pregnancy and seek medical help for addiction.
00:34Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) refers to the withdrawal symptoms experienced by babies who have been exposed to drugs in utero.
01:20Symptoms of NAS may include irritability, tremors, disturbed sleep, poor feeding, and excessive crying.
06:49Medical tests, such as urine tests, can confirm drug exposure in newborns.
07:46Finnegan scoring is used to assess the severity of withdrawal symptoms in babies with NAS.
14:35Babies with NAS require specialized care and support, including medication and monitoring.
