Comparison of Usual Care and Distraction (Tablet) in Children 3-5 Years Old

Comparison of Midazolam (Versed) and Distraction on Anxiety, Emergence Delirium, Sedation/Agitation, and Vomiting in Pre-operative Patients Ages 3 to 5.

Randomized control trial comparing usual care and distraction (tablet) on anxiety, emergence delirium, sedation/agitation, and vomiting in children 3-5 years old

Two group RCT comparing usual care (midazolam) and distraction (tablet) on preoperative anxiety, emergence delirium, sedation/agitation, and vomiting in preschool children 3-5 years old.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 3-5 year old children
• Scheduled for elective surgery
• American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system: I - II

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children younger than 3 or older than 6
• Allergy to midazolam
• Cognitive or developmental delays
• American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system: III - VI
• Anesthesia provider determines child is not eligible
• Children that are transferred to ICU after surgery