Predictors of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Buprenorphine Exposed Newborn: Can Cord Blood Buprenorphine Metabolite Levels Help?
Background Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid used for the treatment of opioid dependence. Opioid use, including buprenorphine, has been increasing in recent years, in the general population and in pregnant women. Consequently, there has been a rise in frequency of neonatal abstinence syndrome...
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Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
2016
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