In utero

Intensive care medicine

Health care

Biology

Receptor

Fetus

Opioid

Psychiatry

Opioid epidemic

Economics

Genetics

Internal medicine

Health professionals

Medicine

Economic growth

Pregnancy

Journal of Opioid Management

The infant exposed to opioids in utero frequently presents a challenge to the neonatal care provider in the assessment and treatment of symptoms of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) after birth. This review is intended to provide the healthcare professional with a brief review of current evidence and practical guidelines for optimal evaluation and pharmacologic management of the opioid-exposed newborn.

The opioid-exposed newborn: Assessment and pharmacologic management