Apps Related to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

The following apps may be useful for healthcare professionals who are working with infants suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. The first two are related to scoring and determining treatment pathways based on published research. The second two could be recommended to parents who are dealing with NAS. The first is a feeding reminder and tracking app. Because treatment of withdrawal symptoms involves physical touch and comfort measures as well as medicine, it is important for parents to have reminders about feeding and comfort care. The last app may be helpful for parents who are seeking treatment or support during their recovery. Click the titles below to download each app!

Neonatal Drug Withdrawal Tools
FREE
Created by: Kyle Gunter PharmD BCPS
Category: Medical
"Neonatal Drug Withdrawal Syndrome also known as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is an ever increasing problem among newborn infants. Recent studies have shown a three fold increase in NAS diagnosis over the past decade. The Neonatal Drug Withdrawal Tools App provides the busy clinician with a tool for treating NAS in a quick and intuitive manner. These protocols are based on published studies and provide an evidenced based method for treating neonatal drug withdrawal in newborns. This app is intended for Pediatricians, Neonatologists, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists and other Pediatric Health Professionals."

Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Record Mobile App
FREE
Created by: Team Canvas
Category: Health Care & Social Services
"The Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Record mobile app allows hospitals and physicians to complete a medical Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Record using a Smartphone or Tablet. The app covers: System Signs and Symptoms for the Central Nervous System, Metabolic and Vascular Motor and Gastrointestinal. This app allows nurse to make notes and captures signature."

iBaby Feed Timer - Breastfeeding, Nursing, Bottle Feeding & Baby development log

$4.99

Created by: Fehners Software LLP

Category: Medical, Lifestyle

"Designed by and for breastfeeding mothers who want to track when and for how long their baby feeds, including a useful reminder for when a feed is due. It even tells you which breast to start on!

Baby Feed Timer does it all for you!
Tracks breastfeeds, bottle feeds, breast pumps, diapers, sleep, solid food, weight, length, notes and reminders(ideal for recording baby's temperature and medicine given)."

Addicaid

FREE
Created by: Twistor Labs, Inc.
Category: Medical
"Addicaid is a new way to begin or maintain your recovery. We cater to moderation management and sobriety. Find and rate meetings, track your progress with custom daily goals with the support of our intimate community. And when you're done clicking around there, you can stay inspired and motivated with our curated news, videos, and music feed. 

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App features include:

Meetings
• List meetings so you can read them.
• Map out meetings so you can see them.
• Provides directions so you can get there.
• Save to calendar so you remember to go there.
• Check in to meetings so you can prove you were there.
• Favorite, comment, and tag meetings so people know what you think.

Social
• Comment on member goals to give and get community support.
• Add friends
• Public and private chats 
• SOS Alerts for times of need

Personal
• Journal entries
• Daily check-ins
• Custom goals with audio/text response

Resources
• Hotlines
• Inpatient treatment 
• Spending calculator 
• Eating regimen to reduce cravings 
• Relapse prevention tips"