Describe the complex Finnegan Scoring system and its 21 components
Identify the need for institutional validation of scoring systems and minimal inter-operative variability for achieving consistency of assessment
Discuss how to perform a Finnegan assessment and determine treatment protocols
Examine the epidemiology and pathophysiology of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Recognize the clinical phenomenon of NAS
Examine pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions for the treatment of NAS
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Care is structured as follows:
Chapter 1: Epidemiology & Pathophysiology
Objectives (Key Takeaways)
Overview
Definition
History
Case Study
Chapter 1 Quiz
Chapter 2: Clinical Phenomenon
Objectives (Key Takeaways)
Clinical Phenomenon
Clinical Factors
Signs and Symptoms
Other Clinical Factors
When To Look Out for Signs of NAS
Case Study
Chapter 2 Quiz
Chapter 3: Toxicology
Objectives (Key Takeaways)
What Samples to Collect
How to Collect Samples
Common Illicit and Licit Substances
Other Possible Prenatal Exposures
Where to Send Samples
Interpretation of Results
Case Study
Chapter 3 Quiz
Chapter 4: Assessing NAS
Objectives (Key Takeaways)
Approaches to assessing NAS…
What is the Finnegan Scale?
Who uses the Finnegan Scale?
How to conduct Finnegan Scoring...
What is ESC?
Who uses the ESC?
How to perform ESC…
How does Finnegan’s Scoring compare to ESC?
Comparison table of NAS assessment methods:
Case Study
Chapter 4 Quiz
Chapter 5: Pharmacologic & Nonpharmacologic Interventions
Objectives (Key Takeaways)
Nonpharmacologic Therapies
Pharmacologic Therapies
Standardizing Therapy Protocol
Chapter 5 Quiz
Case Study
CME Posttest
