Brief resolved unexplained event
Brief resolved unexplained event (pronounced: /bri:f rɪˈzɒlvd ʌnɪkˈspleɪnd ɪˈvɛnt/), often abbreviated as BRUE, is a term used in medicine to describe an event occurring in an infant that is frightening to the observer and is characterized by some combination of apnea (a temporary cessation of breathing), color change (usually blue or pale), marked change in muscle tone (usually limpness), choking, or gagging. In some cases, the observer fears that the infant has died.
Etymology
The term "Brief resolved unexplained event" is a relatively new term in the medical field. It was introduced by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2016 to replace the older term "Apparent Life-Threatening Event" (ALTE) which was deemed to be overly broad and non-specific. The term BRUE is more specific, focusing on events that are brief, resolved, and unexplained.
Related Terms
- Apnea: A temporary cessation of breathing.
- ALTE: Apparent Life-Threatening Event, the older term for BRUE.
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brief resolved unexplained event
- Wikipedia's article - Brief resolved unexplained event
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