Pediatric Anoxic Brain Injury

Anoxic brain injury occurs when oxygen no longer flows to a child’s brain (also called deprivation), resulting in brain damage.

What is Pediatric Anoxic Brain Injury ?

Anoxic brain injury is defined by a one-time event that causes harm to the brain. This harm can cause oxygen deprivation to the brain, which leads to brain cell death within minutes. This can lead to complications with a variety of brain functions, including cognitive (mental), physiological (physical) and emotional.