Naloxone during neonatal resuscitation: acknowledging the unknown

Clin Perinatol. 2006 Mar;33(1):121-32, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2005.11.017.

Abstract

There are no studies to support or to refute the current recommendations regarding naloxone concentration, routes for administration, and doses in neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room. Given the lack of supporting evidence, naloxone should not be given routinely in the delivery room to depressed neonates whether or not they are exposed to opioids before delivery because no important improvement has been documented and the drug may have potential short- and long-term harmful effects.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Analgesia, Obstetrical / adverse effects
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Maternal-Fetal Exchange
  • Naloxone / pharmacokinetics
  • Naloxone / therapeutic use*
  • Narcotic Antagonists / pharmacokinetics
  • Narcotic Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Pregnancy
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / chemically induced
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / drug therapy*
  • Resuscitation / methods*

Substances

  • Narcotic Antagonists
  • Naloxone