[Nursing management of neonatal opiate abstinence syndrome].
Caring for infants with neonatal opiate abstinence syndrome is a challenge for nursing staff. These infants are at high risk for many complications. Nurses should be aware of the influences on neonates of maternal opium addiction during pregnancy. This article discusses clinical manifestations of neonatal opiate abstinence syndrome, common assessment tools for neonatal abstinence syndrome, and a variety of medical treatments and nursing interventions. In order to obtain adequate medical care for the neonates and safely alleviate their neonatal abstinence system, nurses should develop a comprehensive discharge plan and seek community support for the neonate's family.
Liu
Mei-Fang
MF
Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, ROC.
Lee
Tzu-Ying
TY
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009357:Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D011379:Prognosis