Medicine:Apparent life-threatening event
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| Apparent life-threatening events | |
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| Specialty | Pediatrics |
Apparent life-threatening events (ALTE), also known as a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) is when a baby for less than a minute has one or more of bluish skin, poor breathing, weakness, or poor responsiveness.[1] By the time they are assessed in a healthcare environment they must be back to normal.[1]
Treatment
Treatment involves possibly doing an ECG and watching the child for a period of time.[1] Pertussis testing may also be done.[1] Other tests are not typically recommended.[1]
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