Video games calm kids before surgery
http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/12/09/hospitals.gaming.ap/index.html
TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) -- Letting children play video games on a Game Boy in the operating room before undergoing surgery can help relax them better than tranquilizers or holding Mommy's hand, researchers say.
I'd be happier if they gave me vigeogames to play before going in for surgery too. Lets get an xbox hooked up in every surgery room.
And think of the comercials Nintendo could come out with after this.
TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) -- Letting children play video games on a Game Boy in the operating room before undergoing surgery can help relax them better than tranquilizers or holding Mommy's hand, researchers say.
I'd be happier if they gave me vigeogames to play before going in for surgery too. Lets get an xbox hooked up in every surgery room.
And think of the comercials Nintendo could come out with after this.