Study of Different Methods to Reduce Anxiety During Anesthesia Induction in Children Aged 2 to 6

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying children ages 2 to 6 who will have planned outpatient surgery under general anesthesia. The trial aims to compare different approaches to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation during anesthesia induction. The study evaluates the effects of a darkened room with a star projector, preoperative midazolam with parental presence, and parental presence alone on childrens anxiety and behavior. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups one where the operating room is darkened with a star projector and a parent present, one where children receive midazolam by mouth before surgery along with parental presence, and one with just parental presence during induction. These interventions are assessed during anesthesia induction before surgery starts. During the trial, children will be evaluated for how well they accept the anesthesia mask, their anxiety levels before and during operating room entry, parental satisfaction, post-operative delirium, behavioral changes up to 30 days after surgery, and recovery time. Researchers will monitor these outcomes from before surgery through the first week post-operation. Participation involves observation and assessments during and after anesthesia induction.

Induction in the Dark