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👶 Medical Mnemonic of the Day! 🍼

Topic: Recognizing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Signs

Use the acronym: "CRIES"

C - Convulsions / Crying (high-pitched)
R - Respiratory rate > 60 / Rigidity
I - Irritability
E - Elevored reflexes / Excortation (skin)
S - Sneezing / Sweating / Seizures

Helps quickly screen for withdrawal in newborns.

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