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Anoxic brain injury occurs when oxygen no longer flows to a child’s brain (also called deprivation), resulting in brain damage.
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Fax: 469-303-4810
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.
The severity of symptoms will depend on how long the child is without oxygen and the amount of brain damage. Intellectual, physical or emotional shortfalls may become apparent later, as the child continues to develop.
Symptoms include:
Accidents, injuries and certain diseases can cause anoxic brain injury.
These include: