Alteration in Respiratory
Function Part 2 (BRUE to
Pneumonia)
Elaine Thomas RN MSN CNE
, Brief Resolved Unexplained
Event (BRUE)
Infant < 1 year old
Lasts < 1 minute and resolves on own
Symptoms: apnea, pale or cyanotic,
decreased or irregular breathing, changes in
muscle tone (hypotonic or hypertonic),
altered responsiveness
, Brief Resolved Unexplained
Event (BRUE)
Extensive testing is only recommended for
high risk infants; infants suspected of child
abuse, infections, recurrent episodes or
family history of genetic or metabolic
conditions
Treat the cause
, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
You are working in the emergency dept when
the ambulance brings in a 3 month infant
who had died in the crib at home.
Your first priority with the family would be…?
Function Part 2 (BRUE to
Pneumonia)
Elaine Thomas RN MSN CNE
, Brief Resolved Unexplained
Event (BRUE)
Infant < 1 year old
Lasts < 1 minute and resolves on own
Symptoms: apnea, pale or cyanotic,
decreased or irregular breathing, changes in
muscle tone (hypotonic or hypertonic),
altered responsiveness
, Brief Resolved Unexplained
Event (BRUE)
Extensive testing is only recommended for
high risk infants; infants suspected of child
abuse, infections, recurrent episodes or
family history of genetic or metabolic
conditions
Treat the cause
, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
You are working in the emergency dept when
the ambulance brings in a 3 month infant
who had died in the crib at home.
Your first priority with the family would be…?
