A magnetic resonancetry simulator without anesthesia in the form of spaceships to prepare children without sedation: the project financed by Il Ponte del Sorriso at the Pediatric Hospital of Varese
Magnetic resonance without anesthesia: toHospital of the Ponte di Varese A revolution comes in the care of children. Thanks to a project signed by The bridge of the smileit will be possible to avoid sedation in small patients who must undergo this diagnostic examination, often lived with anxiety and fear.
The solution comes from France, where a space -shaped simulator capable of faithfully reproducing the experience of magnetic resonance imaging. The child is involved in a role -playing game: he turns into a astronaut Ready to “drive” a shuttle into space. This immersive experience is not just a game: inside the simulator the soundsthe closing feeling and even the obligation to remain perfectly real estatejust as it happens in the real exam.
The project, The first of this type in Italypoints to Prepare children without the need for anesthesiathus avoiding the risks of sedation and psychological trauma related to the hospital environment. If the baby proves to be able to remain firm in the simulator, he will be able to face true resonance without the need for pharmacological support.
An approach that showed a reduction of 80% in the use of anesthesia
The real resonance will be set with a space themewith colored walls and machinery disguised as on -board tools. The child, dressed with one Astronaut suitwill be involved in a real imaginary journey, increasing his participation and trust in the procedure.
This approach, already used in 47 hospitals in the world and tested over beyond 20,000 childrenshowed a reduction in80% in the use of anesthesiasignificantly improving the hospital experience and also reducing the public costs related to the presence of the anesthesiological team.
The project has a total cost of approx 40,000 eurosentirely supported by The bridge of the smilewho has already started one fundraising to make the setting up. It is a significant step forward in the care of the little ones, which enhances the emotional and relational component of pediatric medicine. Those who want to contribute can make a donation to support an initiative that really puts the well -being of children at the center, transforming a difficult moment into an adventure in space.
