Etiology of apneic episodes in infants aged <1 year and validation of brief resolved unexplained events risk-stratification criteria without age as a risk factor

Frontiers in Pediatrics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sanna Hellström Schmidt, Jorge Sotoca Fernández, Cornelis Jan Pronk, Ioannis Orfanos
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2026.1731324
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Abstract

The criteria for Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) are used to stratify the risk in infants presenting with apneic episodes. However, these criteria often classify a high proportion of infants as higher risk. This study aimed to investigate the etiology of apneic episodes, particularly those compatible with BRUE, and to assess whether age ≤60 days is associated with serious underlying conditions. We conducted a retrospective study of infants aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Infant Health and Development Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Pediatrics
Volume
14
Pages
1731324–1731324
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN