Evaluation and analysis of the Modified Finnegan Scoring System for assessment of neonatal abstinence syndrome.
CONCLUSIONS: Of the various signs of NAS used to score the MF, few are frequently observed. Our study reinforces literature that proposes a shortened MF assessment tool. Experimental research will be needed to determine the efficacy of a shortened MF tool for diagnosing NAS.
PMID: 32421839 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Opioid Management - Category: Addiction Tags: J Opioid Manag Source Type: research
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