Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) /Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS), Clinical Pathway, Inpatient
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) /Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS), Clinical Pathway, Inpatient
Environmental Measures for Treatment of Infants with NAS
Environmental | Decrease stimuli Provide quiet, dark setting |
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Swaddle | Avoid overheating Use muslin blanket, if available |
Holding | Encourage skin-to-skin contact |
Feeding |
Feed on demand Frequent small feeds Consider higher calorie formula/fortified breast milk to supplement increased calorie expenditure, if necessary |