Audiovisual Interactive Virtual Reality Games to Alleviate Pediatric Perioperative Anxiety and Improve Cooperation with Induction of Anesthesia
Anthony Longhini, MD
Yale Children’s Hospital
Objective(s):
- Review the current evidence regarding the use of immersive technology in pediatric anesthesiology
- Discuss our experience utilizing immersive technology at Yale Children’s Hospital
- Present preliminary findings of our randomized-control trial
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Longhini is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at the Yale University School of Medicine. His clinical interests include, but are not limited to, the use of immersive technology for resident education and perioperative anxiety, advanced airway techniques, and preoperative clinic management.