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Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) Criteria for Infants

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<p>Classifies unexplained events and replaces the Apparent Life Threatening Events (ALTE) classification.</p>

<p>Classifies unexplained events in infants.</p>

BRUE Criteria

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

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