18/09/2025
Dr. Vikram Gagneja moderated a session on a very common topic
"Approach to sudden falling of a child in school assembly" @ recently concluded PADCON2025.
Key takeaways
Most of the time it is Vasovagal syncope or common fainting which can be triggered by multiple situations. Supine position or making the child lie flat makes the child comfortable, usually a Benign condition.
Recurrent syncope or family history of sudden death or fall associated with injury or syncope during exercise warrants medical evaluation to rule out cardiac cause.
