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Master of Public Health

Prescription Opioid Epidemic and Infant Outcomes.

AUTHORS

Patrick SW , Dudley J , Martin PR , Harrell FE , Warren MD , Hartmann KE , Ely EW , Grijalva CG , Cooper WO , . Pediatrics. 2015 4 13; ().
  • NIHMSID: 0376422

ABSTRACT

Although opioid pain relievers are commonly prescribed in pregnancy, their association with neonatal outcomes is poorly described. Our objectives were to identify neonatal complications associated with antenatal opioid pain reliever exposure and to establish predictors of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

Although opioid pain relievers are commonly prescribed in pregnancy, their association with neonatal outcomes is poorly described. Our objectives were to identify neonatal complications associated with antenatal opioid pain reliever exposure and to establish predictors of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

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