Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) Criteria for Infants
Classifies unexplained events and replaces the Apparent Life Threatening Events (ALTE) classification.
IMPORTANT
BRUE has been updated. BRUE 2.0 has been recommended as a replacement for the older tool. Click here to view.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use in infants <1 year old who are asymptomatic and in their normal state of health at the time of evaluation. Do not use in symptomatic patients (e.g. fever, respiratory distress) or those with obvious cause for prior symptoms.
When to Use
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Why Use
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Evidence
Creator Insights
- Eric Zwemer, MD
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