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dc.contributor.authorProsad Paul, Siba
dc.contributor.authorZengeya, Stanley
dc.contributor.authorBlaikley, Sarah
dc.contributor.authorPowell, Leanne
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-27T14:52:18Z
dc.date.available2020-11-27T14:52:18Z
dc.date.issued2012-07
dc.identifier.citationProsad Paul, S. et al, 2012. Reflex anoxic seizure: an important diagnosis to remember. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 4 (7), 409-412.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1759-1376
dc.identifier.issn2041-9457
dc.identifier.doi10.12968/jpar.2012.4.7.409
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12417/937
dc.description.abstractChildren may present with a sudden collapsing episode, and the paramedic team is often requested to attend such emergencies. It is important that these episodes are correctly categorised as being either epileptic or non-epileptic events. A reflex anoxic seizure (RAS) is one such presentation. RAS is a paroxysmal, spontaneously-reversing, brief episode of asystole triggered by pain, fear or anxiety. RAS occur due to a brief stoppage of the heart caused by overactivity of the vagus nerve. This is usually triggered by an unpleasant stimulus, following which the child may appear pale and lifeless. The diagnosis is usually made by a paediatrician but it is important that the paramedic team are aware of this condition. A child with a diagnosis of RAS may be managed by reassurance from paramedic practitioners if the child is judged to be well after an episode. https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/jpar.2012.4.7.409 Abstract published with permission.
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectEmergency Medical Servicesen_US
dc.subjectSeizuresen_US
dc.subjectEpilepsyen_US
dc.subjectHypoxiaen_US
dc.titleReflex anoxic seizure: an important diagnosis to rememberen_US
dc.typeJournal Article/Review
dc.source.journaltitleJournal of Paramedic Practiceen_US
dcterms.dateAccepted2020-11-20
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html.description.abstractChildren may present with a sudden collapsing episode, and the paramedic team is often requested to attend such emergencies. It is important that these episodes are correctly categorised as being either epileptic or non-epileptic events. A reflex anoxic seizure (RAS) is one such presentation. RAS is a paroxysmal, spontaneously-reversing, brief episode of asystole triggered by pain, fear or anxiety. RAS occur due to a brief stoppage of the heart caused by overactivity of the vagus nerve. This is usually triggered by an unpleasant stimulus, following which the child may appear pale and lifeless. The diagnosis is usually made by a paediatrician but it is important that the paramedic team are aware of this condition. A child with a diagnosis of RAS may be managed by reassurance from paramedic practitioners if the child is judged to be well after an episode. https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/jpar.2012.4.7.409 Abstract published with permission.en_US


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