'Amazing' toy scanner eases children's MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
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"We can’t solve their health challenges, but we can make their time in hospital slightly easier through play."
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Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
McLane Children’s introduces the KittenScanner, a playful, mini imaging experience designed to help children feel calm, confident, and prepared for MRI or CT scans.
Philips collaborates with Disney to integrate Disney characters into MRI environments, reducing anxiety levels by 43% in children under 10 years old.
Philips' Ambient Experience transforms MRI exams into stress-free experiences with calming visuals, sounds, and lighting, reducing children's stress by 3.6 times.
Smileyscope offers a VR solution that reduces pain by up to 60% and anxiety by up to 40% during medical procedures, including MRIs.
The LEGO® MRI Scanner initiative helps children understand the MRI process through play, reducing anxiety and making the experience less intimidating.
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