Publications by authors named "Linda DeBaer"
Article Synopsis
- This study assessed the effects of in-utero exposure to illicit fentanyl on neonatal outcomes, focusing on conditions like neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), length of stay (LOS), and treatment needs.
- Conducted from March 2020 to December 2022, the research found that nearly half of the infants in the study had in-utero fentanyl exposure, linked to characteristics such as older maternal age and lower prenatal care.
- Results indicated that fentanyl exposure significantly increased the likelihood and severity of NOWS, necessitated earlier treatment, and was associated with longer hospital stays for both preterm and full-term neonates.
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between race and severe neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) in infants exposed to intrauterine opioids.
Methods: This is a prospective observational study on intrauterine opioid-exposed term infants. Exposure to opioids was based on maternal disclosure, urine, or umbilical cord drug screening.