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3. Is this baby low risk or high risk? Please list down 4 criteria of low risk infants. (3 marks)
a. Low Risk
b. Low Risk Infants
1. Age >60 days
2. Gestational age ≥32 weeks | Post-conceptional age ≥45 weeks
3. 1st time
4. Duration <1 minute
5. No CPR by trained medical professional
6. No concerning history | physical examination findings
4. Please outline the management of lower risk infants with BRUE. (3 marks)
i. Caregivers
• Educate regarding BRUE
• CPR Training
ii. Medical Practitioner
• Observe for 1-4 hours reasonably
• Serial exam | Continuous pulse oximetry | 12-lead ECG | Pertussis testing
• Avoid hospitalisation solely for cardiopulmonary monitoring
• Discharge home if family comfortable and possible review within 12-24 hours