What is the maximum age for an infant to qualify as a BRUE event?

An infant qualifies as experiencing a BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event) if they are 12 months of age or younger. This classification is important because it helps healthcare providers identify and appropriately assess infants who may have had brief episodes of respiratory distress, altered level of consciousness, or changes in muscle tone that resolve quickly and lack a clear explanation.

Identifying this age limit helps ensure that infants who are slightly older than 12 months are assessed through different guidelines and may require different clinical evaluations. The approach to infants in this age range can differ significantly from that of older children or adults, emphasizing the importance of age-specific protocols in pediatric care.