Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) – Test

Which one of the following episodes is likely to fit the definition for a BRUE?

Which of the following features would classify a child of being high-risk of having a serious underlying diagnosis or a recurrent event? Select all that apply.

Scarlett is a 3-month-old infant who has had 2 admissions with bronchiolitis and poor feeding in the past but has recently been well. She has had an episode this morning of coughing whilst feeding, appearing to go floppy and stop breathing. Mum put her prone over her legs and gave her a few pats on the back, and she cried and returned to normal.

She examines well with normal observations and no positive findings.

What investigations would you order? Select all that apply.

Your consultant has reviewed a 6-month-old with you and diagnosed a BRUE. They have asked you to give verbal discharge advice to the parents.

Which of the following is the correct advice to be giving?

Which of the following would heighten your suspicions of NAI?