Effects of polysubstance exposure on neonatal outcomes for infants with intrauterine opioid exposure.

Corrie E McDanielMatthew TestParimal DeodharRebecca JenningsJoanna BoveKristen Carlin

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2020)

Exposure to methadone with additional psychoactive substances is associated with longer LOS, but not postnatal morphine use or peak withdrawal symptoms. Most infants experience peak withdrawal symptoms within 4 days and may not benefit from longer observation.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
preterm infants
pain management
sleep quality
drinking water
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
skeletal muscle