[How I EXPLORE ... AN APPARENT LIFE THREATENING EVENT OF THE INFANT].
The ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event) of the infant is a frequent presenting complaint. The clinical presentation is varied, ranging from an innocuous event (as a change in skin color) to something as tragic as a sudden infant death. In all circumstances, it is always a very worrying event for the parents and the family circle. Many etiologies can explain the ALTE, and their investigation can be complicated. In this paper, the etiologies and diagnostic tests will be briefly introduced, with a reminder of the sudden infant death syndrome.
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D000465:Algorithms; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009359:Neonatology; D010372:Pediatrics; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000517:prevention & control*