Monday, November 12, 2012

Health Tip: Apparent Life Threatening Event ("ALTE")

An "Apparent Life Threatening Event"or ALTE is a scary diagnosis. It is often associated with unknown respiratory, cardiac, or seizure disorders in children. Caregivers will find patients lethargic, unresponsive, not breathing, or with a change in color. See your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency room if you find yourself in this situation!!!!  Have A Healthy Day!!!!

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