Publications by authors named "Heather Pratt-Chavez"
Background: The incidence of neonatal opiate withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) in the US has grown dramatically over the past two decades. Many rural hospitals not equipped to manage these patients transfer them to hospitals in bigger cities.
Methods: We created a curriculum, the NOWS-NM Program, a web-based curriculum training in best practices.
Background: The incidence of neonatal opiate withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) in the US has grown dramatically over the past two decades. Many rural hospitals not equipped to manage these patients transfer them to hospitals in bigger cities.
Methods: We created a curriculum, the NOWS-NM Program, a mobile/web-based curriculum training in best practices.
Article Synopsis
- The incidence of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) has significantly increased over the past decade, highlighting the need for improved management practices.
- A survey conducted at 54 medical centers showed high adherence to protocols for NOWS care, with intensive care units (NICUs) generally following standardized practices more consistently than non-ICU settings.
- The study identifies gaps in management practices between NICUs and non-ICUs, suggesting the need for better training and standardized care plans to improve outcomes in non-ICU environments.