paediatrics neonatology
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Score (Finnegan)
Scores severity of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in neonates exposed to opioids in utero. Guides pharmacotherapy initiation.
Score interpretation
Mild NAS
→ Non-pharmacological management; monitor closely
Moderate NAS
→ Consider pharmacotherapy; assess trend
Severe NAS
→ Pharmacotherapy indicated (morphine or methadone)
Interpretation bands for the Finnegan NAS. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
- Poractant Alfa (Porcine Surfactant) · Lung Surfactant (Respiratory Distress Syndrome — Neonatal)
- Clonidine · Alpha-2 Adrenoceptor Agonist (ADHD / Opioid Withdrawal / Tic Disorders)
- Remifentanil · Opioid (Ultra-Short-Acting)
- Morphine (IV/IM — Anaesthesia/ICU) · Strong Opioid Analgesic
- Alfentanil · Opioid Analgesic (Ultra-Short Acting)
- Fentanyl (IV — Anaesthesia/ICU) · Opioid Analgesic (Short-Acting)
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.