To summarize the rescue and care of a case of breath-holding attack caused by congenital contractures of limbs and face,hypotonia,and developmental delay(CLIFAHDD)syndrome.Key points of nursing:early identification and intervention of breath-holding attack in CLIFAHDD syndrome,and implementation of rapid reactive rescue;implementing individualized developmental care measures to avoid stimuli that induce breath-holding attack;paying attention to the assessment of oral feeding ability,strengthening the exercise of oral feeding ability and nutrition management;strengthening perioperative diversified airway management to prevent postoperative complications;the monitoring of early neurological and motor system development,and early start of rehabilitation care;doing a good job in health education for caregivers to help them master the first aid treatment and growth and development assessment methods in the event of a breath-holding attack.After 53 days of hospitalization,the patient was discharged.After being discharged from the hospital for more than 1 month,the patient had breath-holding attack 2～4 times a day.After being discharged from the hospital for more than 2 months,the patient had no breath-holding attack,and only had occasional convulsive seizures during sleep,which could be relieved spontaneously.