Star projector may replace sedative for Kids' surgery anxiety

This study tests whether a dark operating room with a star projector on the ceiling can reduce anxiety in children ages 2 to 6 having outpatient surgery. Some children will get this calming environment plus a parent present, others will receive standard anxiety medicine (midazolam) with a parent, and a third group will have only a parent present. Researchers will measure how well each child accepts the anesthesia mask and their anxiety levels before and during the procedure.