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Nama N, DeLaroche AM, Neuman MI, Mittal MK, Herman BE, Hochreiter D, Kaplan RL, Stephans A, Tieder JS. Epidemiology of brief resolved unexplained events and impact of clinical practice guidelines in general and pediatric emergency departments. Acad Emerg Med 2024. [PMID: 38426635 DOI: 10.1111/acem.14881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) and compare the impact of a national clinical practice guideline (CPG) on admission and diagnostic testing practices between general and pediatric emergency departments (EDs). METHODS Using the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample for 2012-2019, we conducted a cross-sectional study of children <1 year of age with an International Classification of Diseases diagnostic code for BRUE. Population incidence rate was estimated using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention birth data. ED incidence rate was estimated for all ED encounters. We used interrupted time series to evaluate the associated impact of the CPG publication on the outcomes of ED disposition (discharge, admission, and transfer) and electrocardiogram (ECG) use. RESULTS Of 133,972 encounters for BRUE, 80.0% occurred in general EDs. BRUE population incidence was 4.28 per 1000 live births and the annual incidence remained stable (p = 0.19). BRUE ED incidence was 5.06 per 1000 infant ED encounters (p = 0.14). The impact of the BRUE CPG on admission rates was limited to pediatric EDs (level shift -23.3%, p = 0.002). Transfers from general EDs did not change with the CPG (level shift 2.2%, p = 0.17). After the CPG was published, ECGs increased by 13.7% in pediatric EDs (p = 0.005) but did not change in general EDs (level shift -0.2%, p = 0.82). CONCLUSIONS BRUEs remain a common pediatric problem at a population level and in EDs. Although a disproportionate number of infants present to general EDs, there is differential uptake of the CPG recommendations between pediatric and general EDs. These findings may support quality improvement opportunities aimed at improving care for these infants and decreasing unnecessary hospital admissions or transfers.
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- Nassr Nama
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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McHale L, Siddique R, Gienapp AJ, Bagwell T. A Descriptive Analysis: Infants Presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Department With a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event. Pediatr Emerg Care 2024; 40:169-174. [PMID: 38416650 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Infants presenting to pediatric emergency departments (EDs) after a choking episode, cyanotic event, or irregular breathing pattern are often diagnosed with a brief, resolved, unexplained event (BRUE). Social determinants of health may affect these patients; therefore, we aimed to define population demographics and determine significant demographic predictors between 2 cohorts-infants presenting with BRUE, and those admitted to the intensive care unit. METHODS Using data from the Pediatric Health Information System (Children's Hospital Association, Washington, DC, Lenexa, KS), this multicenter, retrospective study included children aged 0-1 year from 52 hospitals who presented with an International Classification of Diseases-10 coded primary diagnosis for BRUE/apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) between January 1, 2016, and June 30, 2021. Cohort 1 patients presented to the ED with BRUE; cohort 2 patients were admitted from the ED for BRUE. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed for both cohorts to discover possible demographic predictors. RESULTS Overall, 24,027 patients were evaluated. Patient sex did not affect admission rates (odds ratio [OR] = 1.034; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.982-1.089; P = 0.2051). Black race (OR = 1.252; 95% CI, 1.177-1.332; P < 0.0001) and Medicaid insurance (OR = 1.126; 95% CI, 1.065-1.19; P < 0.0001) were significantly associated with an increased risk of admission. "Other" race (OR = 0.837; 95% CI, 0.777-0.902; P < 0.0001) and commercial insurance were significantly associated with a greater likelihood of discharge (OR = 0.888; 95% CI, 0.84-0.939; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Black race and Medicaid insurance predicted admission in this patient population, but demographics did not play a role in intensive care unit admission overall. Social determinants of health and demographics therefore appeared to play a role in admission for patients presenting to the ED. Future research could evaluate the effect of focused interventions, such as providing additional resources to socially at-risk families through community outreach, on admission rates of patients with these specific at-risk demographics.
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Leoncini S, Boasiako L, Lopergolo D, Altamura M, Fazzi C, Canitano R, Grosso S, Meloni I, Baldassarri M, Croci S, Renieri A, Mastrangelo M, De Felice C. Natural Course of IQSEC2-Related Encephalopathy: An Italian National Structured Survey. Children (Basel) 2023; 10:1442. [PMID: 37761403 PMCID: PMC10528631 DOI: 10.3390/children10091442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Pathogenic loss-of-function variants in the IQ motif and SEC7 domain containing protein 2 (IQSEC2) gene cause intellectual disability with Rett syndrome (RTT)-like features. The aim of this study was to obtain systematic information on the natural history and extra-central nervous system (CNS) manifestations for the Italian IQSEC2 population (>90%) by using structured family interviews and semi-quantitative questionnaires. IQSEC2 encephalopathy prevalence estimate was 7.0 to 7.9 × 10-7. Criteria for typical RTT were met in 42.1% of the cases, although psychomotor regression was occasionally evidenced. Genetic diagnosis was occasionally achieved in infancy despite a clinical onset before the first 24 months of life. High severity in both the CNS and extra-CNS manifestations for the IQSEC2 patients was documented and related to a consistently adverse quality of life. Neurodevelopmental delay was diagnosed before the onset of epilepsy by 1.8 to 2.4 years. An earlier age at menarche in IQSEC2 female patients was reported. Sleep disturbance was highly prevalent (60 to 77.8%), with mandatory co-sleeping behavior (50% of the female patients) being related to de novo variant origin, younger age, taller height with underweight, better social interaction, and lower life quality impact for the family and friends area. In conclusion, the IQSEC2 encephalopathy is a rare and likely underdiagnosed developmental encephalopathy leading to an adverse life quality impact.
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- Silvia Leoncini
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy; (S.L.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.F.)
- Rett Syndrome Trial Center, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy; (S.L.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.F.)
- Rett Syndrome Trial Center, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy;
- UOC Neurologia e Malattie Neurometaboliche, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese, Policlinico Le Scotte, 53100 Siena, Italy
- IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation, Molecular Medicine for Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Diseases Unit, 56018 Pisa, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy; (S.L.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.F.)
- Rett Syndrome Trial Center, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy; (S.L.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.F.)
- Rett Syndrome Trial Center, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Mental Health, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy;
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy;
- Pediatric Unit, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Medical Genetics, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (I.M.); (M.B.); (S.C.); (A.R.)
- Med Biotech Hub and Competence Center, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Medical Genetics, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (I.M.); (M.B.); (S.C.); (A.R.)
- Med Biotech Hub and Competence Center, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
- Genetica Medica, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Medical Genetics, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (I.M.); (M.B.); (S.C.); (A.R.)
- Med Biotech Hub and Competence Center, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Medical Genetics, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (I.M.); (M.B.); (S.C.); (A.R.)
- Med Biotech Hub and Competence Center, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
- Genetica Medica, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences Department, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
- Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy; (S.L.); (L.B.); (M.A.); (C.F.)
- Rett Syndrome Trial Center, University Hospital Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Fujino S, Enokizono M, Kono T, Miyama S. Infantile Hypoxic Encephalopathy Mimicking Acute Encephalopathy with Biphasic Seizures and Late Reduced Diffusion (AESD) Identified as an Episode of Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE). J Clin Med 2023; 12:5239. [PMID: 37629281 PMCID: PMC10455681 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Acute encephalopathy with biphasic seizures and reduced diffusion (AESD) is characterized by biphasic seizures following febrile viral infections and delayed reduced diffusion of the cerebral white matter on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) (bright tree appearance, BTA). However, hypoxic encephalopathy with biphasic seizures and AESD-mimicking imaging findings has not been reported. We report a case of hypoxic encephalopathy due to suffocation with concomitant biphasic seizures and BTA, mimicking AESD. On day 1, a healthy 5-month-old girl was found face down with decreased breathing and a deteriorating consciousness level, suggesting a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE). Electroencephalography (EEG) revealed periodic epileptic discharges, suggesting possible nonconvulsive status epilepticus. Despite improvements in consciousness level and EEG abnormalities on day 2, her consciousness level deteriorated again with generalized tonic-clonic seizures on day 3, and a head MRI-DWI revealed restricted diffusion predominantly in the subcortical areas, suggesting BTA. Treatment for acute encephalopathy resolved the clinical seizures and EEG abnormalities. Persistence of abnormal EEG, reflecting abnormal excitation and accumulation of neurotoxic substances caused by hypoxia, may have contributed to the development of AESD-like findings. As hypoxic encephalopathy causes AESD-like biphasic seizures, monitoring consciousness level, seizure occurrence, and EEG abnormalities even after acute symptoms have temporarily improved following hypoxia is essential.
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- Shuhei Fujino
- Department of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children’s Medical Center, Tokyo 183-8561, Japan;
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- Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children’s Medical Center, Tokyo 183-8561, Japan; (M.E.); (T.K.)
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- Department of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children’s Medical Center, Tokyo 183-8561, Japan; (M.E.); (T.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children’s Medical Center, Tokyo 183-8561, Japan;
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Tanaka D, Amagasa S, Kikuchi N, Sasaki R, Uematsu S, Tsuji S, Kubota M, Nakagawa S. Clinical Utility and Patient Distribution of Brief Resolved Unexplained Event Classification for Apparent Life-Threatening Events. Pediatr Emerg Care 2023; 39:507-510. [PMID: 37318851 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In 2016, brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) were proposed as alternative concepts to apparent life-threatening event (ALTE). The clinical utility of managing ALTE cases according to the BRUE classification is controversial. To verify the clinical utility of the BRUE criteria, we evaluated the proportion of ALTE patients who met and those who did not meet the BRUE criteria and assessed the diagnoses and outcomes of each group. METHODS We retrospectively investigated patients with ALTE younger than 12 months who visited the emergency department of the National Center for Child Health and Development from April 2008 to March 2020. The patients were classified into the higher-risk and lower-risk BRUE groups; however, those who did not meet the BRUE criteria were classified into the ALTE-not-BRUE group. We evaluated the diagnoses and outcomes of each group. Adverse outcomes included death, recurrence, aspiration, choking, trauma, infection, convulsions, heart disease, metabolic disease, allergies, and others. RESULTS Over the period of 12 years, a total of 192 patients were included, among which 140 patients (71%) were classified into the ALTE-not-BRUE group, 43 (22%) into the higher-risk BRUE group, and 9 (5%) into the lower-risk BRUE group. Adverse outcomes occurred in 27 patients in the ALTE-not-BRUE group and 10 patients in the higher-risk BRUE group. No adverse outcome occurred in the lower-risk BRUE group. CONCLUSIONS Many of the patients with ALTE were classified into the ALTE-not-BRUE group, suggesting that replacing ALTE with BRUE is difficult. Although patients classified as lower-risk BRUE showed no adverse outcomes, there were only a few of them. In the pediatric emergency medicine setting, the BRUE risk classification may be beneficial for certain patients.
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- Daiki Tanaka
- From the Division of Emergency and Transport Services
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- From the Division of Emergency and Transport Services
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- From the Division of Emergency and Transport Services
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- From the Division of Emergency and Transport Services
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- Departments of General Pediatrics & Interdisciplinary Medicine
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- Critical Care Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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Atsumi Y, Kusama Y, Fukui S, Kamimura K. Intussusception Initially Diagnosed as a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE). Cureus 2023; 15:e39054. [PMID: 37323354 PMCID: PMC10266924 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) are transient and worrying episodes observed in infants and are characterized by changes in skin color, breathing, muscle tone, and/or responsiveness. We describe the case of a female infant who was initially diagnosed with BRUE but was later determined to have intussusception. She presented to our emergency department with a transient pallor and a single episode of vomiting that resolved before her visit. Physicians did not detect any abnormalities on physical or laboratory examinations, so she was diagnosed with BRUE and discharged to be re-evaluated the next day. After returning home, she vomited several times. The patient revisited our hospital the following day and was definitively diagnosed with intussusception using ultrasonography, which was successfully treated using fluoroscopy-guided hydrostatic reduction. This case was initially diagnosed as a BRUE; however, re-evaluation helped in identifying the proper diagnosis of intussusception. Physicians should exercise caution when diagnosing patients with BRUE. When the diagnostic criteria are not completely met, follow-up should be conducted, assuming that the patient has a potentially serious condition.
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- Yukari Atsumi
- Pediatrics, Amagasaki General Medical Center (AGMC), Hyogo, JPN
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- Pediatrics, Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center, Amagasaki, JPN
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- Pediatrics, Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center, Amagasaki, JPN
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Xiao L, Sunkonkit K, Chiang J, Narang I. Unexplained Significant Central Sleep Apnea in Infants: Clinical Presentation and Outcomes. Sleep Breath 2023; 27:255-64. [PMID: 35399129 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-022-02612-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Unexplained significant central sleep apnea in term infants presents as central apneas with associated oxygen desaturations requiring respiratory support and monitoring for prolonged periods. However, there is a paucity of literature describing idiopathic central sleep apnea (ICSA) in term or near-term infants. Our aim was to describe the clinical manifestations, polysomnography data, interventions, and trajectory of ICSA in infants. DESIGN This is a retrospective study of infants (gestational age ≥ 35 weeks) who presented with significant central apneas and were subsequently diagnosed with ICSA following polysomnography and clinical investigations between January 2011 and April 2021 at a tertiary care hospital in Canada. Polysomnography data, clinical investigations, and treatments were documented. RESULTS Eighteen infants (male, 78%; median gestational age 38 weeks) with ICSA were included. Initial polysomnograms were completed at a median (interquartile range [IQR]) age of 1.2 (0.6-1.6) months (n = 18) and follow-up polysomnograms at 12.4 (10.6-14.0) months (n = 13). Compared to baseline diagnostic polysomnograms, at follow-up there was a significant reduction in the median (IQR) central apnea-hypopnea index (26.1 [18.2-52.9] versus 4.2 [2.6-7.2] events/hour; p = 0.001), desaturation index (30.9 [12.2-57.4] versus 3.9 [3.0-7.9] events/hour; p = 0.002), average transcutaneous carbon dioxide (41.9 [40.1-47.3 versus 39.4 [37.5-42.7] mmHg; p = 0.025), and improved nadir oxygen saturation (79.8 [69.1-83.0] versus 85.5 [83.2-87.8]%; p = 0.033), respectively. Prescribed treatments included supplemental oxygen (14/18, 78%), caffeine (5/18, 28%), and noninvasive ventilation (1/18, 6%). CONCLUSIONS Infants with significant unexplained ICSA have a favorable clinical trajectory over time. Further research is needed to understand the etiology of this rare disorder.
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Dick A. Outcomes for the apparent life-threatening event infant. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1152. [PMID: 36938143 PMCID: PMC10019060 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Aim To examine the outcome for apparent life-threatening event infants and the determining factors for that outcome. Methods A retrospective review of 903 infants (0-12 months of age) presenting to the pediatric wards at Christchurch Hospital between 1985 and 1996 with events characterized by some combination of apnoea, change in color, and muscle tone. Events, resulting in 1088 admissions, were classified from medical record review according to the severity and underlying conditions, with risk factors and long-term outcomes examined. Results The severity of events was reduced with implementing sudden infant death syndrome recommendations regarding the risk of prone sleeping. There were no sudden infant death syndrome deaths on home apnoea monitoring. Five apparent life-threatening event infants, not referred for home apnoea monitoring, subsequently died of sudden infant death syndrome. Two infants died and one suffered significant hypoxic insult when apnoea monitoring was interrupted under the age of 4 months. Asthma and neurodevelopmental conditions appeared to be over-represented subsequently in the apparent life-threatening event group. Conclusion Identifying apparent life-threatening event infants at risk of sudden infant death syndrome lacked specificity. The use of apnoea home monitoring appeared protective in this cohort, but safe sleeping practices remained central for reducing sudden infant death syndrome risk.
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- Anne Dick
- Canterbury Cot Death Fellowship, Department of Pediatrics, Christchurch School of MedicineUniversity of OtagoChristchurchNew Zealand
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Nama N, DeLaroche AM, Gremse DA. Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE): Is Reassurance Enough for Caregivers? Hosp Pediatr 2022; 12:e440-e442. [PMID: 36336648 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-006939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Nassr Nama
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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OBJECTIVE The risk of persistent symptoms after a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) is not known. Our objective was to determine the frequency and risk factors for persistent symptoms after BRUE hospitalizations. METHODS We conducted a prospective longitudinal cohort study of infants hospitalized with an admitting diagnosis of BRUE. Caregiver-reported symptoms, anxiety levels, and management changes were obtained by questionnaires during the 2-month follow-up period. Clinical data including repeat hospitalizations were obtained from a medical record review. Multivariable analyses with generalized estimating equations were conducted to determine the risk of persistent symptoms. RESULTS Of 124 subjects enrolled at 51.6 ± 5.9 days of age, 86% reported symptoms on at least 1 questionnaire after discharge; 65% of patients had choking episodes, 12% had BRUE spells, and 15% required a repeat hospital visit. High anxiety levels were reported by 31% of caregivers. Management changes were common during the follow-up period and included 30% receiving acid suppression and 27% receiving thickened feedings. Only 19% of patients had a videofluoroscopic swallow study while admitted, yet 67% of these studies revealed aspiration/penetration. CONCLUSIONS Many infants admitted with BRUE have persistent symptoms and continue to access medical care, suggesting current management strategies insufficiently address persistent symptoms. Future randomized trials will be needed to evaluate the potential efficacy of therapies commonly recommended after BRUE.
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- Daniel R. Duncan
- Aerodigestive Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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- Institutional Centers for Clinical and Translational Research
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- Hospital Medicine Program, Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Aerodigestive Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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- Aerodigestive Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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Nama N, Hosseini P, Lee Z, Picco K, Bone JN, Foulds JL, Gagnon JA, Sehgal A, Quet J, Drouin O, Luu TM, Vomiero G, Kanani R, Holland J, Goldman RD, Kang KT, Mahant S, Jin F, Tieder JS, Gill PJ. Canadian infants presenting with Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs) and validation of clinical prediction rules for risk stratification: a protocol for a multicentre, retrospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e063183. [PMID: 36283756 PMCID: PMC9608523 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs) are a common presentation among infants. While most of these events are benign and self-limited, guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics inaccurately identify many patients as higher-risk of a serious underlying aetiology (positive predictive value 5%). Recently, new clinical prediction rules have been derived to more accurately stratify patients. This data were however geographically limited to the USA, with no large studies to date assessing the BRUE population in a different healthcare setting. The study's aim is to describe the clinical management and outcomes of infants presenting to Canadian hospitals with BRUEs and to externally validate the BRUE clinical prediction rules in identified cases. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a multicentre retrospective study, conducted within the Canadian Paediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN). Infants (<1 year) presenting with a BRUE at one of 11 Canadian paediatric centres between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2021 will be included. Eligible patients will be identified using diagnostic codes.The primary outcome will be the presence of a serious underlying illness. Secondary outcomes will include BRUE recurrence and length of hospital stay. We will describe the rates of hospital admissions and whether hospitalisation was associated with an earlier diagnosis or treatment. Variation across Canadian hospitals will be assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient. To validate the newly developed clinical prediction rule, measures of goodness of fit will be evaluated. For this validation, a sample size of 1182 is required to provide a power of 80% to detect patients with a serious underlying illness with a significance level of 5%. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval has been granted by the UBC Children's and Women's Research Board (H21-02357). The results of this study will be disseminated as peer-reviewed manuscripts and presentations at national and international conferences.
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- Nassr Nama
- Division of General Pediatrics, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Research Informatics, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, North York General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- The Pediatric Research in Emergency Therapeutics (PRETx) Program, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of General Pediatrics, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Patra KP, Hall M, DeLaroche AM, Tieder JS. Impact of the AAP Guideline on Management of Brief Resolved Unexplained Events. Hosp Pediatr 2022; 12:780-791. [PMID: 35965275 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2021-006427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In May 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a clinical practice guideline (CPG) defining apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs) as brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) and recommending risk-based management. We analyzed the association of CPG publication on admission rate, diagnostic testing, treatment, cost, length of stay (LOS), and revisits in patients with BRUE. METHODS Using the Pediatric Health Information Systems database, we studied patients discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of ALTE/BRUE from January 2012 to December 2019. We grouped encounters into 2 time cohorts on the basis of discharge date: preguideline (January 2012-January 2016) and postguideline (July 2016-December 2019). We used interrupted time series to test if the CPG publication was associated with level change and change in slope for each metric. RESULTS The study included 27 941 hospitalizations for ALTE/BRUE from 36 hospitals. There was an early decrease in 12 diagnostic tests that the CPG strongly recommended against. There was a positive change in the use of electrocardiogram (+3.5%, P < .001), which is recommended by CPG. There was a significant reduction in admissions (-13.7%, P < .001), utilization of medications (-8.3%, P < .001), cost (-$1146.8, P < .001), and LOS (-0.2 days, P < .001), without a change in the revisit rates. In the postguideline period, there were an estimated 2678 admissions avoided out of 12 508 encounters. CONCLUSIONS Publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics BRUE CPG was associated with substantial reductions in testing, utilization of medications, admission rates, cost, and LOS, without a change in the revisit rates.
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- Kamakshya P Patra
- West Virginia University Medicine Children's Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle Washington
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Nama N, Hall M, Neuman M, Sullivan E, Bochner R, De Laroche A, Hadvani T, Jain S, Katsogridakis Y, Kim E, Mittal M, Payson A, Prusakowski M, Shastri N, Stephans A, Westphal K, Wilkins V, Tieder J. Risk Prediction After a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event. Hosp Pediatr 2022; 12:772-785. [PMID: 35965279 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-006637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Only 4% of brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE) are caused by a serious underlying illness. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines do not distinguish patients who would benefit from further investigation and hospitalization. We aimed to derive and validate a clinical decision rule for predicting the risk of a serious underlying diagnosis or event recurrence. METHODS We retrospectively identified infants presenting with a BRUE to 15 children's hospitals (2015-2020). We used logistic regression in a split-sample to derive and validate a risk prediction model. RESULTS Of 3283 eligible patients, 565 (17.2%) had a serious underlying diagnosis (n = 150) or a recurrent event (n = 469). The AAP's higher-risk criteria were met in 91.5% (n = 3005) and predicted a serious diagnosis with 95.3% sensitivity, 8.6% specificity, and an area under the curve of 0.52 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.47-0.57). A derived model based on age, previous events, and abnormal medical history demonstrated an area under the curve of 0.64 (95%CI: 0.59-0.70). In contrast to the AAP criteria, patients >60 days were more likely to have a serious underlying diagnosis (odds ratio:1.43, 95%CI: 1.03-1.98, P = .03). CONCLUSIONS Most infants presenting with a BRUE do not have a serious underlying pathology requiring prompt diagnosis. We derived 2 models to predict the risk of a serious diagnosis and event recurrence. A decision support tool based on this model may aid clinicians and caregivers in the discussion on the benefit of diagnostic testing and hospitalization (https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10400/brief-resolved-unexplained-events-2.0-brue-2.0-criteria-infants).
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- Nassr Nama
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Children's Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle Children's Core for Biomedical Statistics, Seattle, Washington
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- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/New York City Health and Hospitals/Kings County Hospital, New York City, New York
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, University of Utah, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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Oddo ER, Picco K, Gill PJ. Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs): New Name, Similar Challenges. Hosp Pediatr 2022; 12:e303-e305. [PMID: 35965272 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-006742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Elizabeth R Oddo
- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Child Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, The University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Krajcar N. Among Young Infants With Uncomplicated COVID-19: Should We Broaden Diagnostic Tests for Infectious Causes of Apnea? Pediatr Infect Dis J 2022; 41:e301-e302. [PMID: 35389947 PMCID: PMC9177123 DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000003536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Nina Krajcar
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department, University Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Zagreb, Croatia
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Sodini C, Paglialonga L, Antoniol G, Perrone S, Principi N, Esposito S. Home Cardiorespiratory Monitoring in Infants at Risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Apparent Life-Threatening Event (ALTE) or Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE). Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12060883. [PMID: 35743914 PMCID: PMC9227273 DOI: 10.3390/life12060883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of an infant younger than one year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history. About 90% of SIDS occur before six months of age, the peak incidence is between two and four months, and the median age for death is elven weeks. The clinical, social, and economic relevance of SIDS, together with the evidence that prevention of this syndrome was possible, has significantly stimulated research into risk factors for the development of SIDS in the hope of being able to introduce new effective preventive measures. This narrative review discusses the potential relationships between apparent life-threatening events (ALTE) or brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE) and SIDS development, and when a home cardiorespiratory monitor is useful for prevention of these conditions. A literature analysis showed that home cardiorespiratory monitoring has been considered a potential method to identify not only ALTE and BRUE but SIDS also. ALTE and BRUE are generally due to underlying conditions that are not detectable in SIDS infants. A true relationship between these conditions has never been demonstrated. Use of home cardiorespiratory monitor is not recommended for SIDS, whereas it could be suggested for children with previous ALTE or severe BRUE or who are at risk of the development of these conditions. However, use of home cardiorespiratory monitors assumes that family members know the advantages and limitations of these devices after adequate education and instruction in their use.
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- Chiara Sodini
- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.S.); (L.P.); (G.A.)
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- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.S.); (L.P.); (G.A.)
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- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.S.); (L.P.); (G.A.)
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- Neonatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy;
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- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.S.); (L.P.); (G.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-05-2190-3524
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Maddali R, Cervellione KL, Lew LQ, Faridi MMA. Apnea in a Two-Week-Old Infant Infected with SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza B. Case Rep Pediatr 2022; 2022:1-3. [PMID: 35340538 PMCID: PMC8941565 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2969561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Paucity of data exists on presenting symptoms and outcomes in infants with COVID-19. Reports of coinfection with COVID-19 and influenza B are sparse in the literature. Coinfection was uncovered during evaluation of neonatal apnea. Apnea has been reported in infants with SARS-CoV-2 infection, though it is rare. We describe a 2-week-old healthy term infant presenting with apnea and coinfection. The infant had a mild clinical course and complete recovery.
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Beckstrom AC, Lin G, Ngoche L, Perla S, Clark RH, Kamitsuka M. Effect of an Alternate Definition for a Clinically Significant Cardiopulmonary Event on Discharge. J Pediatr 2022; 242:25-31.e2. [PMID: 34748739 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.10.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate a precise definition of a clinically significant cardiopulmonary event (CSCPE) on the hospital length of stay (LOS), medical provider satisfaction, and discharge complications. STUDY DESIGN This is a single-center, observational study that included 139 infants before and 134 infants after the new definition was implemented in December 2017. Retrospective data collected November 2015 to November 2017 (before) was compared with prospective data from June 2018 to July 2020 (after). Outcome measures were the proportion of infants waiting to outgrow CSCPE, LOS, provider satisfaction with the definition, and discharge complications. Multivariate regression modeling was used to evaluate variables on LOS and postmenstrual age at discharge. RESULTS The proportion waiting to outgrow CSCPE decreased from 68.4% to 31.7% (P < .0001). The LOS was similar between groups; however, multivariate analysis correcting for gestational age and reason awaiting discharge estimated 3.5 days (95% CI, 1.4-5.8 days; P = .0017) decrease in LOS, and 0.92 weeks (95% CI, 0.29-1.56; P = .005) younger postmenstrual age at discharge in the after group. There was no difference in the number of readmissions or emergency room visits for apnea or deaths. Provider satisfaction improved with discharge planning after the implementation of the definition. CONCLUSIONS We developed an alternate definition for a CSCPE that decreased the proportion of infants waiting to outgrow a CSCPE but not LOS. There was no difference in the number of readmissions or emergency room visits for apnea or deaths, and provider satisfaction in management and discharge planning was greater. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION This study was registered under the ClinicalTrial.gov Protocol ID: 5892S-15. "The effect of standardizing the definition and approach to a clinically significant cardiopulmonary event in infants less than 30 weeks on length of stay." Recorded Nov 2017.
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- Andrew C Beckstrom
- Division of Neonatology, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Pediatrix Medical Group, Center for Research and Education, Sunrise, FL.
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- Division of Neonatology, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Pediatrix Medical Group, Center for Research and Education, Sunrise, FL
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- Division of Neonatology, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Pediatrix Medical Group, Center for Research and Education, Sunrise, FL
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- Division of Neonatology, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Pediatrix Medical Group, Center for Research and Education, Sunrise, FL
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- Division of Neonatology, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Pediatrix Medical Group, Center for Research and Education, Sunrise, FL
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Ramgopal S, Colgan JY, Roland D, Pitetti RD, Katsogridakis Y. Brief resolved unexplained events: a new diagnosis, with implications for evaluation and management. Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:463-470. [PMID: 34455524 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-04234-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE) are concerning episodes of short duration (typically < 1 min) characterized by a change in breathing, consciousness, muscle tone (hyper- or hypotonia), and/or skin color (cyanosis or pallor). The episodes occur in a normal-appearing infant in the first year of life, self-resolve, and have no readily identifiable explanation for the cause of the event. Previously called apparent life-threatening events (ALTE), the term BRUE was first defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 2016. The criteria for BRUE carry greater specificity compared to that of ALTE and additionally are indicative of a diagnosis of exclusion. While most patients with BRUE will have a benign clinical course, important etiologies, including airway, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genetic, infectious, neurologic, and traumatic conditions (including nonaccidental), must be carefully considered. A BRUE is classified as either lower- or higher-risk based on patient age, corrected gestational age, event duration, number of events, and performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the scene. The AAP clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for the management of lower-risk BRUEs, advocating against routine admission, blood testing, and imaging for infants with these events, though a short period of observation and/or an electrocardiogram may be advisable. While guidance exists for higher-risk BRUE, more data are required to better identify proportions and risk factors for serious outcomes among these patients. Conclusion: BRUE is a diagnosis with greater specificity relative to prior definitions and is now a diagnosis of exclusion. Additional research is needed, particularly in the evaluation of higher-risk events. Recent data suggest that the AAP guidelines for the management of lower-risk infants can be safely implemented.This review article summarizes the history, definitional changes, current guideline recommendations, and future research needs for BRUE. What is Known: • BRUE, first described in 2016, is a diagnosis used to describe a well-appearing infant who presents with change in breathing, consciousness, muscle tone (hyper- or hypotonia), and/or skin color (cyanosis or pallor). • BRUE can be divided into higher- and lower-risk events. Guidelines have been published for lower-risk events, with expert recommendations for higher-risk BRUE. What is New: • BRUE carries a low rate of serious diagnoses (< 5%), with the most common representing seizures and airway abnormalities. • Prior BRUE events are associated with serious diagnoses and episode recurrence.
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- Sriram Ramgopal
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Paediatric Emergency Medicine Leicester Academic (PEMLA) Group, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.,SAPPHIRE Group, Health Sciences, Leicester University, Leicester, UK
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Freislich Z, Stoecklin B, Hemy N, Pillow JJ, Hall GL, Wilson AC, Simpson SJ. The ventilatory response to hypoxia is blunted in some preterm infants during the second year of life. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:974643. [PMID: 36389388 PMCID: PMC9661422 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.974643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Preterm birth and subsequent neonatal ventilatory treatment disrupts development of the hypoxic ventilatory response (HVR). An attenuated HVR has been identified in preterm neonates, however it is unknown whether the attenuation persists into the second year of life. We investigated the HVR at 12-15 months corrected postnatal age and assessed predictors of a blunted HVR in those born very preterm (<32 weeks gestation). METHODS HVR was measured in infants born very preterm. Hypoxia was induced with a three-step reduction in their fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2) from 0.21 to 0.14. Respiratory frequency (f), tidal volume (V T), minute ventilation (V E), inspiratory time (t I), expiratory time (t E), V T/t I, tI/t TOT, V T/t TOT, area under the low-volume loop and peak tidal expiratory flow (PTEF) were measured at the first and third minute of each FIO2. The change in respiratory variables over time was assessed using a repeated measures ANOVA with Greenhouse-Geisser correction. A blunted HVR was defined as a <10% rise in V E, from normoxia. The relationship between neonatal factors and the magnitude of HVR was assessed using Spearman correlation. RESULTS Thirty nine infants born very preterm demonstrated a mean (SD) HVR of 11.4 (10.1)% (increase in V E) in response to decreasing FIO2 from 0.21 to 0.14. However, 17 infants (44%) failed to increase V E by ≥10% (range -14% to 9%) and were considered to have a blunted response to hypoxia. Males had a smaller HVR than females [ΔV E (-9.1%; -15.4, -2.8; p = 0.007)]. CONCLUSION Infants surviving very preterm birth have an attenuated ventilatory response to hypoxia that persists into the second year of life, especially in males.
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- Zoe Freislich
- Wal-yan Respiratory Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Basel UKBB, Basel, Switzerland.,School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Wal-yan Respiratory Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Australia
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- Wal-yan Respiratory Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Australia.,School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Wal-yan Respiratory Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Australia.,Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Wal-yan Respiratory Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Australia.,Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.,Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Wal-yan Respiratory Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Australia.,Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Mirnia K, Kadivar M, Sangsari R, Saeedi M, Kaveh M, Maleki M, Makuku R. Respiratory patterns in neonates hospitalized with brief resolved unexplained events. J Clin Neonatol 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jcn.jcn_69_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Jenny C. Mild abusive head injury: diagnosis and pitfalls. Childs Nerv Syst 2022; 38:2301-10. [PMID: 36637470 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-022-05780-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Clinicians often miss making the diagnosis of abusive head injury in infants and toddlers who present with mild, non-specific symptoms such as vomiting, fussiness, irritability, trouble sleeping and eating, and seizure. If abusive head injury is missed, the child is likely to go on to experience more severe injury. An extensive review of the medical literature was done to summarize what is known about missed abusive head injury and about how these injuries can be recognized and appropriately evaluated. The following issues will be addressed: the definition of mild head injury, problems encountered when clinicians evaluated mildly ill young children with non-specific symptoms, the risk of missing the diagnosis of mild abusive head trauma, the risks involved in subjecting infants and young children to radiation and/or sedation required for neuroimaging studies, imaging options for suspected neurotrauma in children, clinical prediction rules for evaluating mild head injury in children, laboratory tests than can be helpful in diagnosing mild abusive head injury, history and physical examination when diagnosing or ruling out mild abusive head injury, social and family factors that could be associated with abusive injuries, and interventions that could improve our recognition of mild abusive head injuries. Relevant literature is described and evaluated. The conclusion is that abusive head trauma remains a difficult diagnosis to identify in mildly symptomatic young children.
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Gerber NL, Fawcett KJ, Weber EG, Patel R, Glick AF, Farkas JS, Mojica MA. Brief Resolved Unexplained Event: Not Just a New Name for Apparent Life-Threatening Event. Pediatr Emerg Care 2021; 37:e1439-e1443. [PMID: 32472924 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate patients who presented to the pediatric emergency department with an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) to (1) determine if these patients would meet the criteria for brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE), a new term coined by the American Academy of Pediatrics in May, 2016; (2) risk stratify these patients to determine if they meet the BRUE low-risk criteria; and (3) evaluate outcomes of patients meeting the criteria for BRUE. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients who presented to a large urban academic center pediatric emergency department with an ALTE from January 2013 to May 2015 (before the publication of the BRUE guideline). Children ≤12 months of age were identified by the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth/Tenth Revision. Two physician reviews were performed to determine if patients met the ALTE diagnostic criteria. Data were then extracted from these charts to complete objectives. RESULTS Seventy-eight patients met the diagnostic criteria for ALTE. Only 1 of those patients met the diagnostic criteria for BRUE, but not for low-risk BRUE. This patient underwent an extensive inpatient evaluation and was eventually discharged after monitoring with a benign diagnosis. Most patients did not meet the criteria for BRUE because the event was not unexplained. CONCLUSIONS Only 1 patient who presented to the ED with ALTE met the criteria for BRUE, and this patient did not meet the low-risk criteria. This study corroborates previous research on BRUE and continues to highlight the importance of conducting a thorough history and physical examination on all patients presenting to the ED with concerning events.
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- Nicole L Gerber
- From the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center, New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center-Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Health/Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, NY
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Bochner R, Tieder JS, Sullivan E, Hall M, Stephans A, Mittal MK, Singh N, Delaney A, Harper B, Shastri N, Hochreiter D, Neuman MI. Explanatory Diagnoses Following Hospitalization for a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event. Pediatrics 2021; 148:peds.2021-052673. [PMID: 34607936 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-052673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Most young infants presenting to the emergency department (ED) with a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) are hospitalized. We sought to determine the rate of explanatory diagnosis after hospitalization for a BRUE. METHODS This was a multicenter retrospective cohort study of infants hospitalized with a BRUE after an ED visit between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2018. We included infants without an explanatory diagnosis at admission. We determined the proportion of patients with an explanatory diagnosis at the time of hospital discharge and whether diagnostic testing, consultation, or observed events occurring during hospitalization were associated with identification of an explanatory diagnosis. RESULTS Among 980 infants hospitalized after an ED visit for a BRUE without an explanatory diagnosis at admission, 363 (37.0%) had an explanatory diagnosis identified during hospitalization. In 805 (82.1%) infants, diagnostic testing, specialty consultations, and observed events did not contribute to an explanatory diagnosis, and, in 175 (17.9%) infants, they contributed to the explanatory diagnosis (7.0%, 10.0%, and 7.0%, respectively). A total of 15 infants had a serious diagnosis (4.1% of explanatory diagnoses; 1.5% of all infants hospitalized with a BRUE), the most common being seizure and infantile spasms, occurring in 4 patients. CONCLUSIONS Most infants hospitalized with a BRUE did not receive an explanation during the hospitalization, and a majority of diagnoses were benign or self-limited conditions. More research is needed to identify which infants with a BRUE are most likely to benefit from hospitalization for determining the etiology of the event.
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- Risa Bochner
- State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University and Department of Pediatrics, New York City Health and Hospitals Kings County, Brooklyn, New York
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's and School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.,Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Children's Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The objective with this study was to describe pediatric emergency department (ED) physicians' perspective on the evaluation and management of brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) to help support the development of quality improvement interventions for this population. METHODS We conducted qualitative semistructured interviews with pediatric ED providers who practice in a single state. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed and demographic information was also obtained. The 6-phase approach to reflexive thematic analysis was used to conduct the qualitative analysis. RESULTS Nineteen pediatric ED physicians practicing in 4 institutions across our state participated in the study. The majority of participants (95%) practice in a university-affiliated setting. The primary themes related to providing care for patients with a BRUE identified in our analysis were (1) reassurance, (2) caregiver or provider concern, and (3) clinical practice guideline availability and interpretation. Closely intertwined underlying topics informing BRUE patient management were also noted: (1) ambiguity in the BRUE diagnosis and its management; (2) a need for shared decision-making between the caregiver and the provider; and (3) concern over the increased time spent with caregivers during an ED visit for a diagnosis of BRUE. These complex relationships were found to influence patient evaluation and disposition. CONCLUSION Multifaceted quality improvement interventions should address caregiver and provider concerns regarding the diagnosis of BRUE while providing decision aids to support shared decision-making with caregivers.
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- Karolina Maksimowski
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan
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Yamada Y, Henmi N, Hasegawa H, Tsuruta S, Tokumasu S, Suganami Y, Wasa M. Ventilatory response to CO 2 with Read's rebreathing method in normal infants. Pediatr Pulmonol 2021; 56:2259-2264. [PMID: 33751855 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Methods of evaluating the ventilatory response to CO2 (VRCO2 ) of the respiratory center include the steady-state and the rebreathing method. Although the rebreathing method can evaluate the ventilatory response continuously to gradually increasing CO2 , the rebreathing method has been rarely performed in infants. The aim of this study was to investigate whether we could perform the VRCO2 with the rebreathing method in normal infants. METHODS The subjects were 80 normal infants. The gestational age was 39.9 (39.3-40.3) weeks, and the birth body weight was 3142 (2851-3451) grams. We performed the VRCO2 with Read's rebreathing method, measuring the increase in minute volume (MV) in response to the increase in EtCO2 by rebreathing a closed circuit. The value of VRCO2 was calculated as follow: VRCO2 (ml/min/mmHg/kg) = ΔMV/ΔEtCO2 /body weight. RESULTS We performed the examination without adverse events. The age in days at examination was 3 (2-4), and the examination time was 150 ± 38 s. The maximum EtCO2 was 51.1 (50.5-51.9) mmHg. The value of VRCO2 was 34.6 (29.3-42.8). The intraclass correlation coefficient of the VRCO2 of cases with multiple measurements was 0.79. CONCLUSION This study suggests that the rebreathing method can evaluate the ventilatory response to high blood CO2 in a short examination time. We conclude that the rebreathing method is useful even in infants. In the future, we plan to measure the VRCO2 of preterm infants, and evaluate the respiratory center of infants in more detail.
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- Yosuke Yamada
- Department of Neonatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neonatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neonatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neonatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neonatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neonatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neonatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan
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Tieder JS, Sullivan E, Stephans A, Hall M, DeLaroche AM, Wilkins V, Neuman MI, Mittal MK, Kane E, Jain S, Shastri N, Katsogridakis Y, Vachani JG, Hochreiter D, Kim E, Nicholson J, Bochner R, Murphy K. Risk Factors and Outcomes After a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event: A Multicenter Study. Pediatrics 2021; 148:peds.2020-036095. [PMID: 34168059 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-036095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The accuracy of the risk criteria for brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is unknown. We sought to evaluate if AAP risk criteria and event characteristics predict BRUE outcomes. METHODS This retrospective cohort included infants <1 year of age evaluated in the emergency departments (EDs) of 15 pediatric and community hospitals for a BRUE between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2018. A multivariable regression model was used to evaluate the association of AAP risk factors and event characteristics with risk for event recurrence, revisits, and serious diagnoses explaining the BRUE. RESULTS Of 2036 patients presenting with a BRUE, 87% had at least 1 AAP higher-risk factor. Revisits occurred in 6.9% of ED and 10.7% of hospital discharges. A serious diagnosis was made in 4.0% (82) of cases; 45% (37) of these diagnoses were identified after the index visit. The most common serious diagnoses included seizures (1.1% [23]) and airway abnormalities (0.64% [13]). Risk is increased for a serious underlying diagnosis for patients discharged from the ED with a history of a similar event, an event duration >1 minute, an abnormal medical history, and an altered responsiveness (P < .05). AAP risk criteria for all outcomes had a negative predictive value of 90% and a positive predictive value of 23%. CONCLUSIONS AAP BRUE risk criteria are used to accurately identify patients at low risk for event recurrence, readmission, and a serious underlying diagnosis; however, their use results in the inaccurate identification of many patients as higher risk. This is likely because many AAP risk factors, such as age, are not associated with these outcomes.
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- Joel S Tieder
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Children's Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Primary Children's Hospital and University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University and New York City Health and Hospitals/Kings County, Brooklyn, New York
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- Raymond Pitetti
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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DeLaroche AM, Hall M, Mittal MK, Neuman MI, Stephans A, Wilkins VL, Sullivan E, Cohen A, Kaplan RL, Shastri NL, Tieder JS. Accuracy of Diagnostic Codes for Identifying Brief Resolved Unexplained Events. Hosp Pediatr 2021; 11:726-749. [PMID: 34183363 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2020-005330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) coding strategies for the identification of patients with a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE). METHODS Multicenter retrospective cohort study, including patients aged <1 year with an emergency department (ED) visit between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2018, and an ICD-10 code for the following: (1) BRUE; (2) characteristics of BRUE; (3) serious underlying diagnoses presenting as a BRUE; and (4) nonserious diagnoses presenting as a BRUE. Sixteen algorithms were developed by using various combinations of these 4 groups of ICD-10 codes. Manual chart review was used to assess the performance of these ICD-10 algorithms for the identification of (1) patients presenting to an ED who met the American Academy of Pediatrics clinical definition for a BRUE and (2) the subset of these patients discharged from the ED or hospital without an explanation for the BRUE. RESULTS Of 4512 records reviewed, 1646 (36.5%) of these patients met the American Academy of Pediatrics criteria for BRUE on ED presentation, 1016 (61.7%) were hospitalized, and 959 (58.3%) had no explanation on discharge. Among ED discharges, the BRUE ICD-10 code alone was optimal for case ascertainment (sensitivity: 89.8% to 92.8%; positive predictive value: 51.7% to 72.0%). For hospitalized patients, ICD-10 codes related to the clinical characteristics of BRUE are preferred (specificity 93.2%, positive predictive value 32.7% to 46.3%). CONCLUSIONS The BRUE ICD-10 code and/or the diagnostic codes for the characteristics of BRUE are recommended, but the choice between approaches depends on the investigative purpose and the specific BRUE population and setting of interest.
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- Children's Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas
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- Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital and Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Primary Children's Hospital and University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington.,Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington.,Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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Legare JM, Smid CJ, Modaff P, Pauli RM. Achondroplasia is associated with increased occurrence of apparent life-threatening events. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:1842-1846. [PMID: 33452838 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM To assess the clinical picture underlying apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs) occurring in infants with achondroplasia and provide guidance for evaluation after an event. METHODS A population of 477 individuals with achondroplasia was retrospectively reviewed, and information regarding possible ALTEs was recorded in a REDCap database. RESULTS ALTEs occurred in the first year of life in 18 of 477 individuals (3.8%). Most (14/18, 78%) occurred in the first 6 months of life and presented as episodes of apnoea and/or seizures. Of affected infants, 8/18 (44%) had more than one episode. Many of the initial ALTEs arose while infants were in car seats (11/18, 61%). Assessment following ALTEs most often demonstrated either craniocervical junction concerns and/or seizures, with 12/18 (67%) patients undergoing cervicomedullary decompression and 5/18 (28%) starting on anti-epileptic medications after the event. CONCLUSION Although this study is limited in size and was retrospective, it shows that infants with achondroplasia appear to be at high risk for ALTEs. Evaluation after an event should include neuroimaging of the foramen magnum, inpatient hospital observation including respiratory monitoring and electroencephalography, and a car seat challenge.
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- Janet M. Legare
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison WI USA
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee WI USA
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison WI USA
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison WI USA
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Chaiyachati BH, Wood JN. Brief resolved unexplained events vs. child maltreatment: a review of clinical overlap and evaluation. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:866-871. [PMID: 33999231 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-020-04793-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Within their first year, a number of infants present for medical evaluation because of unexplained changes in color, tone, breathing, or level of responsiveness. This broad collection of symptoms has an accordingly large differential diagnosis that includes both brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) and child maltreatment. The overlap between clinical presentation for BRUE and maltreatment can present a diagnostic challenge - especially given the significant consequences for infants and families for diagnostic error at that juncture. In this review, we provide overviews of the presenting features and findings in cases of BRUE and child maltreatment with a focus on areas of overlap and differentiation.
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- Barbara H Chaiyachati
- Division of General Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.,Safe Place: The Center for Child Protection and Health, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. .,Safe Place: The Center for Child Protection and Health, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA. .,Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. .,PolicyLab, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Rosen NG, Escobar MA, Brown CV, Moore EE, Sava JA, Peck K, Ciesla DJ, Sperry JL, Rizzo AG, Ley EJ, Brasel KJ, Kozar R, Inaba K, Hoffman-Rosenfeld JL, Notrica DM, Sayrs LW, Nickoles T, Letton RW, Falcone RA, Mitchell IC, Martin MJ. Child physical abuse trauma evaluation and management: A Western Trauma Association and Pediatric Trauma Society critical decisions algorithm. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2021; 90:641-651. [PMID: 33443985 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Nelson G Rosen
- From the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (N.G.R., R.A.F.), Cincinnati, Ohio; Department of Surgery, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (M.A.E.), Tacoma, Washington; Division of Acute Care Surgery, Dell Medical School (C.V.B.), Austin, Texas; Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine (E.E.M.), Denver, Colorado; Division of Trauma, MedStar Hospital Center (J.A.S.), Washington, DC; Department of Surgery, Scripps Mercy (K.P.), San Diego, California; Acute Care Surgery Division, Morsani College of Medicine (D.J.C.), Tampa, Florida; Division of Trauma Surgery, University of Pittsburgh (J.L.S.), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Department of Surgery, Inova Trauma Center (A.G.R.), Falls Church, Virginia; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (E.J.L.), Los Angeles, California; Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery, Oregon Health/Science University (K.J.B.), Portland, Oregon; Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine (R.K.), Baltimore, Maryland; Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Keck School of Medicine (K.I.), Los Angeles, California; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (J.L.H.-R.), Bronx, New York; Division of Pediatric Surgery, Phoenix Children's Hospital (D.M.N., L.W.S., T.N.), Phoenix, Arizona; Department of Surgery, Nemours Children's Specialty Care (R.W.L.), Jacksonville, Florida; Departments of Surgery, UT Health San Antonio and Baylor College of Medicine (I.C.M.), San Antonio, Texas; and the Department of Surgery, Scripps Mercy Hospital (M.J.M.), San Diego, California
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Haddad R, Parker S, Farooqi A, DeLaroche AM. Diagnostic Evaluation Low Yield for Patients with a Lower-Risk Brief Resolved Unexplained Event. Glob Pediatr Health 2021; 8:2333794X20967586. [PMID: 33614835 PMCID: PMC7868487 DOI: 10.1177/2333794x20967586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In contrast to patients with an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends very limited evaluation for patients categorized as lower-risk brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE). This retrospective review aims to explore potential missed diagnostic opportunities for patients with a lower-risk BRUE (n = 10) through comparison with a subset of patients with ALTE (n = 72). None of the patients with a lower-risk BRUE had laboratory, imaging or ancillary studies that were diagnostic. Among patients with ALTE, 5 had laboratory and 3 had imaging studies that were diagnostic. None of the patients with a lower-risk BRUE had recurrent events during hospitalization or a serious underlying diagnosis identified within the 90 day follow-up period. As recommended by the AAP, patients with a lower-risk BRUE do not need diagnostic evaluation and can be discharged home with outpatient follow-up.
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- Rita Haddad
- Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI, USA
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Michaud A, Jia WL, Djeddi D, Samson N, Nadeau C, Geha S, Praud JP. Effects of upper airway obstruction or hypoxia on gastroesophageal reflux in newborn lambs. Pediatr Res 2021; 89:496-501. [PMID: 32357360 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-020-0920-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although it is commonly accepted that upper airway obstruction (UAO) increases gastroesophageal reflux (GER), the link is poorly understood and insufficiently documented. In addition, while hypoxia is often encountered in infants with UAO, its consequences on GER are virtually unknown. The two aims of the present study were to characterize the effects of (1) UAO and (2) hypoxia on GER. METHODS Seventeen lambs underwent polysomnographic and esophageal impedance/pH-metry monitoring during UAO vs. a control condition (6 h, ten lambs) or 10% hypoxia vs. normoxic condition (3 h, seven other lambs). RESULTS Moderate-to-severe UAO was maintained throughout monitoring (inspiratory tracheal pressure of -13 (-15, -12) cm H2O vs. -1 (-1, -1) cm H2O in control condition, p = 0.005). While the number of GERs increased with UAO (2 (1, 4) vs. 0 (0, 3) in the control condition, p = 0.03), the increase was less than anticipated and inconsistent among the lambs. Also, sustained 10% hypoxia did not alter the number of GERs (2 (1, 3) vs. 0 (0, 5) in the control condition, p = 0.9). CONCLUSIONS The presence of an UAO for 6 h mildly increased the number of GERs, whereas hypoxia for 3 h had no significant effect. IMPACT The effect of upper airway obstruction and hypoxia on gastroesophageal reflux is poorly documented in the neonatal period. A moderate-to-severe upper airway obstruction for 6 h results in a mild, inconsistent increase in the number of gastroesophageal refluxes. Overall, a hypoxia of 10% for 3 h had no significant impact on gastroesophageal reflux. The prescription of an antireflux medication in infants with upper airway obstruction must not be systematic but rely on objective signs of a pathologic gastroesophageal reflux.
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Erickson G, Dobson NR, Hunt CE. Immature control of breathing and apnea of prematurity: the known and unknown. J Perinatol 2021; 41:2111-23. [PMID: 33712716 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-021-01010-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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This narrative review provides a broad perspective on immature control of breathing, which is universal in infants born premature. The degree of immaturity and severity of clinical symptoms are inversely correlated with gestational age. This immaturity presents as prolonged apneas with associated bradycardia or desaturation, or brief respiratory pauses, periodic breathing, and intermittent hypoxia. These manifestations are encompassed within the clinical diagnosis of apnea of prematurity, but there is no consensus on minimum criteria required for diagnosis. Common treatment strategies include caffeine and noninvasive respiratory support, but other therapies have also been advocated with varying effectiveness. There is considerable variability in when and how to initiate and discontinue treatment. There are significant knowledge gaps regarding effective strategies to quantify the severity of clinical manifestations of immature breathing, which prevent us from better understanding the long-term potential adverse outcomes, including neurodevelopment and sudden unexpected infant death.
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Paris G, Friedman NL, Hogue JS. Choking and Cyanotic Episodes in a 3-month-old Male. Pediatr Rev 2021; 42:S103-S105. [PMID: 33386376 DOI: 10.1542/pir.2019-0227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and outcomes in infants are sparse compared to older pediatric and adult populations. CASE PRESENTATION We present a three-week-old full-term male with a history of mild hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) who was admitted as an inpatient twice for episodes of apnea and perioral cyanosis. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 and negative for other common respiratory viruses at both admissions. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first report of apnea and perioral cyanosis associated with COVID-19 in an infant. This case highlights a previously undocumented COVID-19 presentation and suggests that even mildly symptomatic infants warrant viral diagnostic testing in an effort to prevent further spread of the disease.
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- Joseph S Needleman
- Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program, Indiana University School of Medicine, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Rm 5837, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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- Pediatric Residency Program, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Hasenstab‐Kenney KA, Bellodas Sanchez J, Prabhakar V, Lang IM, Shaker R, Jadcherla SR. Mechanisms of bradycardia in premature infants: Aerodigestive-cardiac regulatory-rhythm interactions. Physiol Rep 2020; 8:e14495. [PMID: 32643296 PMCID: PMC7343667 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.14495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Eating difficulties coupled with cardiorespiratory spells delay acquisition of feeding milestones in convalescing neonates, and the mechanisms are unclear. Aims were to examine and compare the pharyngoesophageal-cardiorespiratory (PECR) response characteristics: (a) in control neonates and those with recurrent bradycardia spells; and (b) during pharyngeal stimulation when bradycardia occurs versus when no bradycardia occurs. METHODS Preterm infants (N = 40, 27 ± 3 weeks gestation), underwent concurrent pharyngoesophageal manometry, electrocardiography, respiratory inductance plethysmography, and nasal airflow thermistor to evaluate pharyngoesophageal motility, heart rate (HR), and respiration during graded abrupt pharyngeal sterile water stimuli. Infants with recurrent bradycardia (N = 28) and controls (N = 12) were evaluated at 38 (38-40) and 39 (38-40) weeks postmenstrual age, respectively. Comparisons were performed (a) between study and control groups; and (b) among HR responses of <80 BPM, 80-100 BPM, and >100 BPM. RESULTS Overall, characteristics of PECR responses in infants with a history of recurrent bradycardia (vs. controls) did not differ (p > .05). However, when pharyngeal stimulus induced severe bradycardia (<80 BPM): prolonged respiratory rhythm change, increased pharyngeal activity, increased esophageal dysmotility (as evidenced by prolonged esophageal inhibition and motor activity), and prolonged lower esophageal sphincter relaxation were noted (all p < .05). CONCLUSIONS In control infants and those with recurrent bradycardia, pharyngeal stimulation results in similar PECR response characteristics. However, when severe bradycardia occurs, PECR response characteristics are distinct. The mechanisms of severe bradycardia spells are related to abnormal prolongation of vagal inhibitory effects on cardiorespiratory rhythms in conjunction with prolonged esophageal inhibition and delays with terminal swallow.
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- Kathryn A. Hasenstab‐Kenney
- Innovative Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Research ProgramCenter for Perinatal ResearchThe Research Institute at Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOHUSA
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- Innovative Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Research ProgramCenter for Perinatal ResearchThe Research Institute at Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOHUSA
- Division of NeonatologyPediatric Gastroenterology and NutritionNationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOHUSA
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- Innovative Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Research ProgramCenter for Perinatal ResearchThe Research Institute at Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOHUSA
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- MCW Dysphagia InstituteDivision of Gastroenterology and HepatologyDepartment of MedicineMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukeeWIUSA
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- MCW Dysphagia InstituteDivision of Gastroenterology and HepatologyDepartment of MedicineMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukeeWIUSA
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- Innovative Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Research ProgramCenter for Perinatal ResearchThe Research Institute at Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOHUSA
- Division of NeonatologyPediatric Gastroenterology and NutritionNationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOHUSA
- Department of PediatricsThe Ohio State University College of MedicineColumbusOHUSA
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Alhaboob AA. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Admitted with Brief Resolved Unexplained Events to a Tertiary Care Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Cureus 2020; 12:e8664. [PMID: 32699664 PMCID: PMC7370642 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.8664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine outcomes of patients admitted to a tertiary care pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with brief, resolved, unexplained event (BRUE), and to review the diagnostic and treatment options utilized for such patients. A retrospective data analysis was conducted for infants and children who were admitted to the PICU at a tertiary hospital with a diagnosis of BRUE over a period of three years (2015-2017). The study included 30 infants, 15 males, and 15 females. All patients survived to hospital discharge. The most frequent presenting symptoms and signs were apnea (73.3%), cyanosis (60.0%), and cough (20.0%). The most frequent reported affected systems were respiratory (33.3%), gastrointestinal (20%), and infection-related illness (20.0%). We conclude that the careful history taking, complete physical examination, and the appropriate workup for patients with BRUE play an integral role in optimum health service and utilization of critical care beds. Survival to hospital discharge with no serious in-hospital events warrants the adaptation of evidence-based medicine guidelines to stratify such patients based on the risk of recurrence or a serious underlying condition. Prospective multicenter studies are recommended to explore the effectiveness of such guidelines implementation on outcomes and diagnostic testing in such patients to optimize the utilization of the limited critical care beds.
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Gatto A, Paglietti MG, Bocchi MB, Lazzareschi I, Cutrera R, Valentini P. Brief resolved unexplained events and apparent life-threatening events: the wall between guidelines and clinical practice. Acta Paediatr 2020; 109:1267-1268. [PMID: 31140189 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Antonio Gatto
- Institute of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Respiratory Unit, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Respiratory Unit, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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OBJECTIVES Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) are classified as higher risk on the basis of patient and event characteristics, but there is limited evidence to guide management decisions. The authors of this study aim to describe patients with a higher-risk BRUE, determine the yield of diagnostic evaluation, and explore predictors of clinical outcomes. METHODS A retrospective medical record review was conducted for patients ≤365 days of age who were evaluated in a tertiary-care pediatric emergency department with a discharge diagnostic code indicative of a BRUE. Demographic and clinical characteristics, including diagnostic evaluation, are reported. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to test the association of risk factors with clinical outcomes (serious underlying diagnosis, recurrent events, and return hospitalization). RESULTS Of 3325 patients, 98 (3%) met BRUE criteria and 88 were classified as higher risk; 0.6% of laboratory and 1.5% of ancillary tests were diagnostic, with 4 patients having a serious underlying diagnosis. Nine patients had recurrent events during hospitalization, and 2 were readmitted for a recurrent BRUE after their index visit. Prematurity was the only characteristic significantly associated with an outcome, increasing the odds of a recurrent event (odds ratio = 9.4; P = .02). CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients with a BRUE are higher risk, but the yield of diagnostic evaluation is low. Published risk criteria do not appear to be associated with adverse clinical outcomes except for prematurity and recurrent events. Future multicentered prospective studies are needed to validate risk stratification and develop management guidance for the higher-risk BRUE population.
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- Amy M DeLaroche
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan;
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
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- Children's Research Center of Michigan and Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and
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- Divisions of General Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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Oglesbee SJ, Roberts MH, Sapién RE. Implementing lower-risk brief resolved unexplained events guideline reduces admissions in a modelled population. J Eval Clin Pract 2020; 26:343-356. [PMID: 31172653 DOI: 10.1111/jep.13211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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RATIONALE American Academy of Pediatrics released a clinical practice guideline (CPG) in 2016 recommending the term apparent life-threatening events (ALTE) be replaced by brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE). The CPG provides recommendations for the clinical evaluation and management of infants with this condition based on the risk of a serious underlying disorder or repeat event. The lower-risk CPG was applied to a modelled population, studying predictors of hospital admission, defined as length of stay (LOS) ≥ 24 hours. METHODS An algorithm was derived using a Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network database. Propensity score weighting, based on probability of following the CPG, determined the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of hospital admission. Multiple imputation allowed any missing data problems be addressed and a sensitivity analysis of database robustness. RESULTS Applying the modelling algorithm, 3116 observations were identified, among whom 1974 (63.4%) the CPG was followed and 1142 (36.6%) not followed. The CPG was followed for 60.1% of infants staying ≥24 hours compared with 76.6% of infants staying <24 hours (P < .001). After propensity score weighting and multiple imputation, the likelihood of hospital admission was significantly lower when the CPG was followed (aOR = 0.49; 95% CI, 0.39-0.62, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that use of the CPG under strict conditions would lead to fewer hospital admissions among infants with a lower-risk BRUE. Implementation of CPGs in modelled populations may help clinicians identify unanticipated factors and address these issues beforehand. We noted differences in care based on race, necessitating further investigation.
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- Scott J Oglesbee
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Cea G, Andreu D, Fletcher E, Ramdas S, Sud R, Hanna MG, Matthews E. Sodium channel myotonia may be associated with high-risk brief resolved unexplained events. Wellcome Open Res 2020; 5:57. [PMID: 32509969 PMCID: PMC7241273 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15798.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) have numerous and varied causes posing a challenge to investigation and management. A subset of infants with the neuromuscular disorder sodium channel myotonia, due to mutations in the SCN4A gene, experience apnoeic events due to laryngospasm (myotonia) of the upper airway muscles that may present as a BRUE. We sought to ascertain the frequency, severity and outcome of infants carrying the G1306E SCN4A mutation commonly associated with this presentation. We report 12 new cases of individuals with the G1306E mutation from three unrelated families and perform a literature review of all published cases. Infants with the G1306E mutation almost universally experience laryngospasm and apnoeic events. The severity varies significantly, spans both low and high-risk BRUE categories or can be more severe than criteria for a BRUE would allow. At least a third of cases require intensive care unit (ICU) care. Seizure disorder is a common erroneous diagnosis. Apnoeas are effectively reduced or abolished by appropriate treatment with anti-myotonic agents. Probands with the G1306E mutation who are family planning need to be counselled for the likelihood of post-natal complications. There is readily available and extremely effective treatment for the episodic laryngospasm and apnoea caused by this mutation. Proactively seeking clinical evidence of myotonia or muscle hypertrophy with consideration of CK and EMG in high risk BRUEs or more complex apnoeic events may reduce avoidable and prolonged ICU admissions, patient morbidity and potentially mortality.
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- Gabriel Cea
- Departamento de Ciencias Neurológicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Salvador, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Neurológicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH5 2GL, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, John Radcliffe Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Neurogenetics Unit, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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Cea G, Andreu D, Fletcher E, Ramdas S, Sud R, Hanna MG, Matthews E. Sodium channel myotonia may be associated with high-risk brief resolved unexplained events. Wellcome Open Res 2020; 5:57. [PMID: 32509969 PMCID: PMC7241273 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15798.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) have numerous and varied causes posing a challenge to investigation and management. A subset of infants with the neuromuscular disorder sodium channel myotonia, due to mutations in the SCN4A gene, experience apnoeic events due to laryngospasm (myotonia) of the upper airway muscles that may present as a BRUE. We sought to ascertain the frequency, severity and outcome of infants carrying the G1306E SCN4A mutation commonly associated with this presentation. We report 14 new cases of individuals with the G1306E mutation from three unrelated families and perform a literature review of all published cases. Infants with the G1306E mutation almost universally experience laryngospasm and apnoeic events. The severity varies significantly, spans both low and high-risk BRUE categories or can be more severe than criteria for a BRUE would allow. At least a third of cases require intensive care unit (ICU) care. Seizure disorder is a common erroneous diagnosis. Apnoeas are effectively reduced or abolished by appropriate treatment with anti-myotonic agents. Probands with the G1306E mutation who are family planning need to be counselled for the likelihood of post-natal complications. There is readily available and extremely effective treatment for the episodic laryngospasm and apnoea caused by this mutation. Proactively seeking clinical evidence of myotonia or muscle hypertrophy with consideration of CK,EMG and genetic testing in high risk BRUEs or more complex apnoeic events may reduce avoidable and prolonged ICU admissions, patient morbidity and potentially mortality.
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- Gabriel Cea
- Departamento de Ciencias Neurológicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Salvador, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Neurológicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH5 2GL, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, John Radcliffe Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Neurogenetics Unit, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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Vigo A, Noce S, Costagliola G, Bruni O. Sleep-related risk and worrying behaviours: a retrospective review of a tertiary centre's experience. Eur J Pediatr 2019; 178:1841-1847. [PMID: 31485754 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-019-03460-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This retrospective study aims at helping physicians select babies considered at risk for fatal events during sleep. It does so by describing the clinical features and outcome of worrying infants' behaviour during sleep, with the activation of an emergency medical service and/or emergency department, subsequently referred to the Centre for Paediatric Sleep Medicine and sudden infant death syndrome, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Turin, Italy. We analysed the medical records of infants < 12 months whose parents reported they had worrying behaviour during sleep in the period 1 January 2009- 31 December 2015. Regional guidelines suggest performing anamnesis and capillary blood gas analysis in case of apparent life-threatening events. There were 33 males, average age 55 ± 54.37 days. On arrival at the emergency medical service/emergency department 97 % infants were asymptomatic; 61 % patients had a capillary blood gas analysis as suggested by the regional guidelines. A clear acid-base disorder was observed in two infants, asymptomatic at medical evaluation, that had assumed an unsafe sleeping position. Two patients presented recurrence of the episode at 3 months.Conclusions: Most worrying infant behaviour during sleep can be related to paraphysiological phenomena; capillary blood gas analysis and anamnesis are pivotal to identify the cases at risk of fatal events.What is Known:• Events that happen during sleep often frighten the parents of newborns. This fear may be induced by the fact that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome typically occurs during sleep.• This tragic event is unpredictable by any clinical features or findings in instrumental examinations and cannot be prevented with an early resuscitation.What is New:• In our retrospective study, most worrying infant behaviour during sleep can be related to paraphysiological phenomena.• Capillary blood gas analysis and anamnesis collection were crucial to identify the only two life-threatening events.
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- Alessandro Vigo
- The Centre for Paediatric Sleep Medicine and SIDS, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- The Centre for Paediatric Sleep Medicine and SIDS, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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de Goederen R, Joosten KFM, den Ottelander BK, van der Oest MJW, Bröker-Schenk EMM, van Veelen MLC, Wolvius EB, Versnel SL, Tasker RC, Mathijssen IMJ. Improvement in Sleep Architecture is associated with the Indication of Surgery in Syndromic Craniosynostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019; 7:e2419. [PMID: 31741814 PMCID: PMC6799402 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Children with syndromic craniosynostosis (sCS) often suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and intracranial hypertension (ICH). Both OSA and ICH might disrupt sleep architecture. However, it is unclear how surgically treating OSA or ICH affects sleep architecture. The aim of this study was twofold: to explore the usefulness of sleep architecture analysis in detecting disturbed sleep and to determine whether surgical treatment can improve it.
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- Robbin de Goederen
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Intensive Care Unit, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Departments of Neurology and Anesthesia (Pediatrics), Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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OBJECTIVE A brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) in infancy is a common reason for visiting the emergency department. However, little is known about the long-term outcomes of such an event. This study evaluates future mortality, morbidity, and/or developmental outcome after a BRUE. METHODS A single-center retrospective study performed in 2009 to 2013 included 87 hospitalized infants (<1 year old) fitting the American Academy of Pediatrics' criteria of a lower-risk BRUE, with 2 exceptions: no time limit to duration of episode and no age limit of ≥60 days. Hospitalized infants were followed up for up to 5 years via a telephone questionnaire to assess mortality rates, developmental delay, neurological/cardiovascular morbidity, and future hospitalizations. RESULTS Most infants (94%) who experienced a BRUE were hospitalized before 6 months of age. No cases of mortality occurred. In terms of developmental outcome, 1 child (1.15%) was diagnosed as having a global developmental delay and 12 (13.7%) with a language delay, similar to prevalence rates by age in the United States. Three children (3.4%) were diagnosed as having an autism spectrum disorder, with higher prevalence rates than the global average. Simple febrile and nonfebrile seizures were seen at a rate similar to the general population. None of the children developed cardiovascular disease. Rehospitalization occurred in 22% of cases: 90% for common acute pediatric causes and 10% for recurrent choking events secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease. CONCLUSIONS Low-risk hospitalized infants younger than 1 year who experienced a BRUE seem to generally have an excellent prognosis.
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- Maria Behnam-Terneus
- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and.,Medical Education Department, Nicklaus Children's Hospital/Nicklaus Children's Health System, Miami, FL
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Merritt JL, Quinonez RA, Bonkowsky JL, Franklin WH, Gremse DA, Herman BE, Jenny C, Katz ES, Krilov LR, Norlin C, Sapién RE, Tieder JS. A Framework for Evaluation of the Higher-Risk Infant After a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event. Pediatrics 2019; 144:peds.2018-4101. [PMID: 31350360 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-4101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a clinical practice guideline that more specifically defined apparent life-threatening events as brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) and provided evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation of infants who meet lower-risk criteria for a subsequent event or serious underlying disorder. The clinical practice guideline did not provide recommendations for infants meeting higher-risk criteria, an important and common population of patients. Therefore, we propose a tiered approach for clinical evaluation and management of higher-risk infants who have experienced a BRUE. Because of a vast array of potential causes, the initial evaluation prioritizes the diagnosis of time-sensitive conditions for which delayed diagnosis or treatment could impact outcomes, such as child maltreatment, feeding problems, cardiac arrhythmias, infections, and congenital abnormalities. The secondary evaluation addresses problems that are less sensitive to delayed diagnosis or treatment, such as dysphagia, intermittent partial airway obstruction, and epilepsy. The authors recommend a tailored, family-centered, multidisciplinary approach to evaluation and management of all higher-risk infants with a BRUE, whether accomplished during hospital admission or through coordinated outpatient care. The proposed framework was developed by using available evidence and expert consensus.
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- J Lawrence Merritt
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington;
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- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.,Brain and Spine Center, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, New York University Winthrop, Mineola, New York; and
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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