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¹Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas, MO 64108, USA.

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Summary

An infant experienced a life-threatening event after vomiting, leading to emergency medical services activation. The infant was diagnosed with intussusception, a common condition with an unusual presentation.

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Pediatrics
Emergency Medicine
Gastroenterology

Background:

Apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs) in infants warrant thorough investigation due to a broad differential diagnosis.
Vomiting can be a presenting symptom for various serious pediatric conditions.

Observation:

A 6-month-old female infant presented with an apparent life-threatening event following a vomiting episode.
Emergency medical services were activated for transport to the emergency department.

Findings:

The clinical presentation, though initially broad, was narrowed with further information.
The infant's final diagnosis was intussusception, a condition typically presenting differently.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering intussusception in infants presenting with ALTEs and vomiting, even with atypical symptoms.
Recognizing uncommon presentations of common pediatric emergencies is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Effective emergency medical services (EMS) response and emergency department (ED) evaluation are vital for managing pediatric ALTEs.