Calming influence

CHILDREN stressed out as they wait for surgery are being given Virtual Reality technology so they can relax and watch videos while in a strange environment.

Doctors at the Clinic de Valencia have turned to modern technology to not just keep kids entertained but also teach them more about what happens before an operation and techniques for easier breathing and relaxation.

Department head, Rafael Badenes, said: “When children undergo surgery, there are times when they feel uneasy being in a strange place.

“At this time it is essential to offer them something that makes them feel more comfortable and enables them to forget where they are, as far as possible,” he added.