Virtual Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) & Care in the Newborn

3249 South Oak Park Avenue,Berwyn IL 60402

14 January, 2021

Description

This class is intended for nurses caring for mothers and newborns affected by opioid use disorder. Objectives • Discuss the incidence and prevalence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). • Describe the basic components of fetal nervous system development. • Describe the neurologic effects of maternal drug use on the fetus and newborn. • Assess and recognize the clinical manifestations of NAS in the newborn. • Discuss non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment strategies for newborns diagnosed with NAS. • Describe nursing interventions for care of the infant diagnosed with NAS. Participants will be required to have audio and visual capabilities on the entire length of the presentation.