Finnegan Score Calculator

Finnegan Score Calculator

Assess neonatal abstinence syndrome severity

Central Nervous System

High-pitched cry

Continuous high-pitched crying

Sleep < 1 hour after feeding

Inability to sleep after feeding

Hyperactive Moro reflex

Exaggerated startle response

Markedly hyperactive

Excessive motor activity

Mild tremors disturbed

Tremors when disturbed

Moderate-severe tremors

Severe tremors

Increased muscle tone

Hypertonicity

Excoriation

Skin picking/scratching

Myoclonic jerks

Sudden muscle contractions

Generalized convulsions

Seizure activity

Respiratory System

Sweating

Excessive sweating

Fever > 37.8°C

Elevated body temperature

Frequent yawning

Excessive yawning

Mottling

Skin color changes

Nasal stuffiness

Nasal congestion

Sneezing

Frequent sneezing

Nasal flaring

Flaring of nostrils

Respiratory rate > 60/min

Increased breathing rate

Gastrointestinal System

Poor feeding

Difficulty with feeding

Regurgitation

Spitting up after feeding

Projectile vomiting

Forceful vomiting

Loose stools

Diarrhea

Watery stools

Severe diarrhea

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