Technology-Based Distractions During Minor Procedures

Evaluation of Technology-Based Distractions In Pediatric Patients During Minor Procedures

The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headset, Augmented Reality Headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology-based distraction) for decreasing anxiety and pain scores in pediatric patients undergoing various minor procedures (i.e lumbar punctures and cardiac catheterization). The anticipated primary outcome will be a reduction of overall cumulative medication and secondary outcomes include but are not limited to: physician satisfaction, discharge time, pain scores, anxiety scores, and procedure time.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 17 and under
• Able to consent or have parental consent
• Undergoing minor procedures (i.e lumbar punctures, cardiac catheterization) at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) or Stanford Hospital facilities

Exclusion Criteria:

• People who do not consent
• Significant Cognitive Impairment
• History of Severe Motion Sickness
• Current Nausea
• Seizures
• Visual Problems
• Non-English Speaking
• Patients who clinically unstable or requires urgent/emergent intervention
• (ASA) Physical status classification class 4 or higher
• Patient or parental preference for General Anesthesia