ATLE/BRUE & SIDS OME

Question 1

What is an Apparent Life Threatening Event(ALTE)?

Answer 1

change in baby color, tone & breathing

Question 2

What is a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event(BRUE)?

Answer 2

<1yo w/<1 min duration of change in color, tone, respirations

Question 3

ddx for BRUE?

Answer 3

GERD, Lower Airway Infection, Seizure, Spesis, Heart Disease, Abuse

Question 4

SIDS Prevention tips

Answer 4

put baby on back to sleep, dont share a bed, stop smoking, baby head flat on occiput –>baby stares at ceiling