Clinical uses of the Brazelton Neonatal Scale

The clinical usefulness of the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale was explored in examination of infants born to heroin-addicted mothers taking methadone. Scale scores differentiated these babies in drug withdrawal from data of a normal sample and provided important information on courses of illnes...

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Published in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 54; no. 5; pp. 583 - 586
Main Authors:	Soule, A B, Standley, K, Copans, S A, Davis, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1974
Subjects:	Child Behavior Female Heroin Dependence - drug therapy Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases Methadone - therapeutic use Neurologic Examination Pregnancy Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
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Summary:	The clinical usefulness of the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale was explored in examination of infants born to heroin-addicted mothers taking methadone. Scale scores differentiated these babies in drug withdrawal from data of a normal sample and provided important information on courses of illness. Systematic observation of newborn behaviors can be a significant adjunct in diagnosis and management.
ISSN:	0031-4005 1098-4275
DOI:	10.1542/peds.54.5.583