2016年5月1日 · First, it recommends the replacement of the term ALTE with a new term, brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE). Second, it provides an approach to patient evaluation that is based on the risk that the infant will have a repeat event or has a serious underlying disorder.

Emergency Department and Inpatient Pathway for Evaluation of Infants with a Brief, Resolved, Unexplained Event (BRUE)

BRUE is an event occurring in an infant <1 year of age when an observer reports a sudden, brief ( <1 minute but typically <20–30 seconds), and now resolved episode of ≥1 of the following: Cyanosis or pallor

Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE), previously apparent life-threatening event (ALTE), is a medical term in pediatrics that describes an event that occurs during infancy. The event is noted by an observer, typically the infant's caregiver.

2023年8月12日 · In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended replacing the term apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) with brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) to better reflect the non life-threatening, transient nature of these events.

The Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) Criteria for Infants classifies unexplained events and replaces the Apparent Life Threatening Events (ALTE) classification.

A majority of these events are more precisely described as a "brief resolved unexplained event" (BRUE). This term was defined by consensus in 2016 and should be used instead of ALTE whenever the event is transient and remains unexplained after an appropriate medical evaluation .

2016年5月1日 · This clinical practice guideline has 2 primary objectives. First, it recommends the replacement of the term “apparent life-threatening event” (ALTE) with a new term, “brief resolved unexplained event” (BRUE). Second, it provides an approach to evaluation and management that is based on the risk that the infant will have a...

2017年3月1日 · • BRUEs occur in infants younger than one year and last less than one minute, usually less than 20 to 30 seconds. • A BRUE includes one or more of the following: cyanosis or pallor; absent,...

The laboratory evaluation of an infant following a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) is directed by a thorough history of the event and careful physical examination. BRUE guidelines for...