Two newborns of heroin-addicted mothers suffering neonatal withdrawal syndrome

KALE-CEKINMEZ E., MUTLU B., Yapicioglu H., Ozlu F., ASKER H., MERT K., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.54, no.4, pp.421-424, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.421-424
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Neonatal withdrawal syndrome is characterized by non-specific signs and symptoms that occur in infants following in-utero drug exposure. The incidence of neonatal withdrawal syndrome is 16-90% in infants of mothers abusing heroin. Clinical signs of withdrawal syndrome usually occur within the first 48-72 hours after birth. Central nervous system and gastrointestinal system symptoms are the main symptoms.