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ALTE
EMS Encounter Statistics
Hospital Demographic Data
Risk factors
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Challenges
Possible Symptoms
Etiology
Differential Diagnosis
Gastrointestinal
GERD
GERD
       →   →
Neurologic
Seizure
Respiratory
Pathological Apnea




    ≥
Misinterpreted as Abnormal
Periodic Breathing
Cardiac
Metabolic
Child Abuse
Others
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ALTE vs SIDS
ALTE vs SIDS
Detailed History
Detailed History
Additional History
Additional History
Examination
Diagnostic Evaluation
Management Considerations
Approach to ALTE in ED
Stable Patients with a Clear Diagnosis
UnStable Patients without a Clear Diagnosis
Stable Patients without a Clear Diagnosis
When to admit
Disposition and Follow-up
Summary
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