Table 1. Original 21-Item Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Tool Frequencies Among 424 Neonates.
| Original item | Score | No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| High-pitched crying | ||
| Excessive | 2 | 187 (44.1) |
| Continuous | 3 | 28 (6.6) |
| Sleeps after feeding, h | ||
| <3 | 1 | 83 (19.6) |
| <2 | 2 | 96 (22.6) |
| <1 | 3 | 79 (18.6) |
| Moro reflex | ||
| Hyperactive | 2 | 127 (30.0) |
| Markedly hyperactive | 3 | 8 (1.9) |
| Tremors when disturbed | ||
| Mild | 1 | 201 (47.4) |
| Moderate to severe | 2 | 145 (34.2) |
| Tremors when undisturbed | ||
| Mild | 3 | 88 (20.8) |
| Moderate to severe | 4 | 58 (13.7) |
| Increased muscle tone | 2 | 389 (91.8) |
| Excoriation | 1 | 104 (24.5) |
| Myoclonic jerks | 3 | 13 (3.1) |
| Generalized convulsions | 5 | 0 |
| Sweating | 1 | 26 (6.1) |
| Body temperature, °C | ||
| 37.2-38.3 | 1 | 129 (30.4) |
| ≥38.4 | 2 | 0 |
| Yawning >3 times/scoring interval | 1 | 21 (5.0) |
| Mottling | 1 | 124 (29.2) |
| Nasal stuffiness | 1 | 59 (13.9) |
| Sneezing >3 times/scoring interval | 1 | 148 (34.9) |
| Nasal flaring | 2 | 17 (4.0) |
| Respiratory rate | ||
| >60/min | 1 | 138 (32.6) |
| >60/min with retractions | 2 | 20 (4.7) |
| Excessive sucking | 1 | 196 (46.2) |
| Poor feeding | 2 | 100 (23.6) |
| Regurgitation | 2 | 76 (17.9) |
| Projectile vomiting | 3 | 0 |
| Stools | ||
| Loose | 2 | 88 (20.8) |
| Watery | 3 | 16 (3.8) |