While working with a preterm neonate, the therapist notices the infant become apneic, cyanotic, and hypotonic. Consequently, the therapist nudges and stimulates the infant. On the basis of this scenario, what type of episode has occurred?

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An acute life-threatening event (ALTE) is defined as an episode that is frightening to the observer and characterized by some combination of apnea (central/obstructive), color change, marked change in muscle tone (usually marked limpness), choking, or gagging. The ALTE may be idiopathic or have an underlying cause.

While Working with a Preterm Neonate, the Therapist Notices the Infant