Imitators of Epilespy: Paroxysmal non-epileptic events BKL site
Hyperekplexia: Baby with startle attack
Infantile spasms: Infantile spasms video of babies < 1 year
Simple febrile convulsion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIRN49QU4_Q
Breath holding spells : http://kovaikids.in/breathholdingspells.html
Sandifer syndrome: no video seen
Absence seizure induced by hyperventilation with blowing on piece of paper
Note: hyperventilation takes place by blowing a piece of paper repeatedly. This can be done safely for 2 minutes.
A positive hyperventilation test is a loss of consciousness within 2 minutes and is characterised by: glazing over of the eyes (i.e. not able to make eye contact) , loss of consciousness, ( inability to answer questions or respond to questions or being touched) , sometimes some postural changes are noted, but not usually loss of motor control and falling to the ground. Typically the seizure is short duration and the child is able to respond within 10-20 seconds.
Paediatric Epilepsy Network (absence seizure information)