Virtual Reality Games Used To Distract Young Burn Victims From Pain And Anxiety

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Nurses and physicians at Nationwide Children's Hospital are using the latest technology to help young burn victims endure the extreme pain of dressing changes and wound care. Instead of traditional distraction devices, such as books and music, Nationwide Children's Hospital Burn Center is now using virtual reality games to distract patients while nurses attend to the patients' burn wounds. [click link for full article]

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