Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome related to prenatal exposure to synthethic opioids:The need for comprehensive, multi-disciplinary response - Elizabeth Sáenz, Radolf Nortey, Laleh Ashrafi Kakhki, 15:30-16:57
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022
Presentation:
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome related to prenatal exposure to synthethic opioids:The need for comprehensive, multi-disciplinary response - Elizabeth Sáenz, Radolf Nortey, Laleh Ashrafi Kakhki
Abstract:
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome related to prenatal exposure to synthethic opioids:The need for comprehensive, multi-disciplinary response - Elizabeth Sáenz, Radolf Nortey, Laleh Ashrafi Kakhki
The potentially deadly consequences of the non-medical use of opioids have been known since science discovered their huge medical potential. Over the past 150 years, humanity has experienced several opioid crises but none as devastating as the present one affecting mainly North America with fentanyl and its analogues, and in parts of Africa and the Middle East with tramadol. The rapidly emerging crisis which has resulted in significant loss of lives calls for a coordinated, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary response.
While some guidance exists for the management of substance use disorders in pregnant women citing some recommendations for the immediate medical management of NAS through treatment/ detoxification of infants born with opioid drug dependence.
There still remains a critical need for a set of comprehensive guidelines on the immediate, short and long term multi-disciplinary responses and care to neonatal abstinence syndrome. This intervention is crucial, most especially in the wake of the opioid crisis. Such guidelines would not only address the immediate medical responses to the management of NAS but also provide forward looking guidance to social, legal services and the educational sector on forecasted needs of children born with opioid dependence due to prenatal exposure.
Learning objectives
-Why understanding the comprehensive need of children born with opioid dependence is necessary
-What interventions can be made available to children with NAS
Other Authors:
Radolf Nortey
Laleh Ashrafi Kakhki
