BREATH-HOLDING IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN

Course overview

Breath-holding spells (BHS) are episodes of expiratory apnea during which an infant or child stops breathing involuntarily for up to 1 minute in response to an inciting event. BHS usually occur between 6 months–6 years when an infant or child is angry, frustrated, in pain, or afraid. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of BHS in infants and children, their clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.