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Is Clonidine Effective In Reducing Duration Of Treatment In Infants Admitted For Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?, Fiona Halloran
Is Clonidine Effective In Reducing Duration Of Treatment In Infants Admitted For Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?, Fiona Halloran
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Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not clonidine is effective in reducing duration of treatment in infants admitted for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
Study Design: Review of two randomized control trials and one retrospective cohort design.
Data Sources: All articles were published in English in peer reviewed journals between the years of 2015 and 2019. Articles were obtained from peer reviewed journals and databased using PubMed and Cochrane Library.
Outcomes: Outcomes measured were duration of treatment and duration of treatment of morphine, measured in days.
Results: The infants treated with clonidine in Bada …