Reflex Anoxic Seizures

Question 1

What are Reflex Anoxic Seizures?

Answer 1

• A syncopal episode that occurs in response to pain or emotional stimuli
• Seen in young children aged 6months to 3 years
• Seen in children with sensitive vagal cardiac reflexes

Question 2

What are the features of a Reflex Anoxic Seizure?

Answer 2

• Child goes very pale
• Falls to the floor
• Secondary anoxic seizures are common
• Rapid Recovery