👶 Criterios BRUE (lactantes)

UsoWhen to use: brief resolved unexplained events formerly called ALTE.

EstratificaciónLow-risk may allow limited ED evaluation; higher-risk needs broader workup/admission.

LímitesWhen not to use: ongoing illness or explained events (label the diagn… · Pitfall: calling BRUE when the infant is still symptomatic. · Consider NAT, arrhythmia, infection when higher-risk.

FuenteTieder JS et al. Pediatrics 2016 (AAP BRUE)

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Idea clínica clave

Definition first.

Cuándo usarla

When to use: brief resolved unexplained events formerly called ALTE.

Cómo funciona

Definition checklist + low-risk bundle (age, gestation, first event, no CPR, Hx/exam).

Puntos clave

  • Definition first.
  • Low-risk is strict.
  • Next: AAP BRUE pathway / pediatrics admit.

Referencias

Nota de la herramienta

Tieder JS et al. Pediatrics 2016 (AAP BRUE CPG). Para profesionales sanitarios; no sustituye el juicio clínico.

Cálculo de ejemplo

Los valores siguientes proceden de los ejemplos definidos en la propia herramienta y se calculan en el servidor con la fórmula de esta página, para poder verificar la operación rápidamente. Solo ilustra cómo sustituir los valores: no es consejo clínico ni un caso real.

Infant age < 1 yearNo
Event was brief (<1 minute; typically <20–30 s)No
Now resolved / back to baselineNo
≥1 feature: cyanosis or pallor; absent/decreased/irregular breathing; marked change in tone; altered responsivenessNo
Unexplained after appropriate history and physical (no explanation such as GER reflux witnessed, nasal obstruction, etc.)Explained / alternative diagnosis
Low-risk age: >60 daysNo (≤60 d)
Low-risk gestation: ≥32 weeks AND postconceptional age ≥45 weeksNo
Low-risk: first BRUE (no prior BRUE / no cluster)No — prior or cluster
Low-risk: no CPR by trained medical providerCPR was given by trained provider
Low-risk: no concerning historical features (e.g. unexplained death of sibling, possible child abuse, family history concerning for arrhythmia)Concerning history present
Low-risk: no concerning physical exam findingsConcerning exam

→BRUEDoes not meet BRUE definition

  • Next:Manage the explained diagnosis or ongoing illness; BRUE pathway N/A
Infant age < 1 yearYes
Event was brief (<1 minute; typically <20–30 s)Yes
Now resolved / back to baselineYes
≥1 feature: cyanosis or pallor; absent/decreased/irregular breathing; marked change in tone; altered responsivenessYes
Unexplained after appropriate history and physical (no explanation such as GER reflux witnessed, nasal obstruction, etc.)Unexplained — meets BRUE definition pathway
Low-risk age: >60 daysYes (>60 d)
Low-risk gestation: ≥32 weeks AND postconceptional age ≥45 weeksYes
Low-risk: first BRUE (no prior BRUE / no cluster)Yes — first
Low-risk: no CPR by trained medical providerNo CPR by trained provider
Low-risk: no concerning historical features (e.g. unexplained death of sibling, possible child abuse, family history concerning for arrhythmia)No concerning history
Low-risk: no concerning physical exam findingsExam reassuring

→BRUELow-risk BRUE

  • Definition:Met
  • Risk tier:Low-risk per AAP 2016
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Preguntas frecuentes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Criterios BRUE (lactantes) sube datos del paciente? ¿Dónde se calcula?
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¿Cómo se calcula Criterios BRUE (lactantes) en la práctica? ¿Puede mostrar un ejemplo resuelto?
Datos: Infant age < 1 year No, Event was brief (<1 minute; typically <20–30 s) No, Now resolved / back to baseline No, ≥1 feature: cyanosis or pallor; absent/decreased/irregular breathing; marked change in tone; altered responsiveness No, Unexplained after appropriate history and physical (no explanation such as GER reflux witnessed, nasal obstruction, etc.) Explained / alternative diagnosis, Low-risk age: >60 days No (≤60 d), Low-risk gestation: ≥32 weeks AND postconceptional age ≥45 weeks No, Low-risk: first BRUE (no prior BRUE / no cluster) No — prior or cluster… → Resultado: BRUE Does not meet BRUE definition(Next: Manage the explained diagnosis or ongoing illness; BRUE pathway N/A) Datos: Infant age < 1 year Yes, Event was brief (<1 minute; typically <20–30 s) Yes, Now resolved / back to baseline Yes, ≥1 feature: cyanosis or pallor; absent/decreased/irregular breathing; marked change in tone; altered responsiveness Yes, Unexplained after appropriate history and physical (no explanation such as GER reflux witnessed, nasal obstruction, etc.) Unexplained — meets BRUE definition pathway, Low-risk age: >60 days Yes (>60 d), Low-risk gestation: ≥32 weeks AND postconceptional age ≥45 weeks Yes, Low-risk: first BRUE (no prior BRUE / no cluster) Yes — first… → Resultado: BRUE Low-risk BRUE(Definition: Met, Risk tier: Low-risk per AAP 2016)
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