Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)
Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)
Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)
DOT
When a child under the age of one stops breathing, turns blue/pale, is unresponsive, or has a change in muscle tone, it is frightening to the parent(s), caregiver, and healthcare personnel. When this event happens suddenly and lasts no more than 60 seconds, the event is considered a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE).
This course defines a brief resolved unexplained event, discusses the potential causes and risk factors, the prevalence and incidence of BRUE, the evidence-based guidelines for dealing with BRUE.
COURSE INFORMATION
NA 30 minValid for 24 monthsCreated 2020-01-15Updated 2020-05-20
Course Objectives
- Define brief resolved unexplained event.
- Identify potential causes and risk factors.
- Understand the impact of BRUE.
- Identify evidence-based guidelines to deal with BRUE.
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