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. By the time they are assessed in a healthcare environment they must be back to normal.
Treatment
Treatment involves possibly doing an ECG and watching the child for a period of time. Pertussis testing may also be done. Other tests are not typically recommended.
References
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