Public Keynote Presentation - June 1, 2026

Welcome to GOLD Neonatal 2026! We're thrilled you'll be joining us for our LIVE Keynote Presentation, Breaking Bias, Building Better Care: The New Era of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Management by Michael Narvey, MD, FRCPC. This Keynote Presentation kicks off our annual conference. Access this free webinar for a preview of our online conference and get a taste of the GOLD Experience.

This complimentary viewing of the recording of this presentation will be open to the public until June 30, 2026. Registered Conference Participants will have until August 28, 2026 to view it via the Attendees Area, and GOLD Annual Members have until September 18, 2026. A Certificate of Attendance will be available below for attendees of the Keynote Presentation shortly after the live session.

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Michael Narvey MD, FRCPC Presentation: Breaking Bias, Building Better Care: The New Era of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Management

Abstract: Traditional approaches to assessing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) rely on the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring System (FNASS), which is prone to subjectivity, inter-observer variability, and bias that can influence treatment decisions and prolong hospitalization. This presentation examines the limitations of symptom-based scoring and its impact on infant care and family experience. The Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) model offers a function-based, family-centered alternative focused on the infant's ability to eat effectively, sleep adequately, and be consoled within a reasonable time. ESC emphasizes non-pharmacologic strategies and active parental involvement. Through review of hospital outcome data and quality improvement initiatives, the presentation highlights reductions in pharmacologic therapy, shorter lengths of stay, and improved family satisfaction. Simplified, function-based assessment enhances provider consistency, reduces infant distress, and promotes compassionate, developmentally supportive care.

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