All our use cases > Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

Indications

BEFORE A PROCEDURE

To reduce the patient's (and the accompanying person's) pre-operative anxiety
To use only non-pharmacological anxiolysis or to reduce the consumption of associated anxiolytics
To favour, if possible, a loco-regional rather than a general anaesthesia
To minimise the potential negative effects of the forthcoming operation

DURING A PROCEDURE

Central and peripheral blocks
Acts under local anaesthesia
Orthopedic surgery: hand, knee, hip
Oncology: lumpectomy, mastectomy, prostatectomy
Port, catheter, puncture, injection, angioplasty, varicose veins, perfusion, dressings
Bronchial endoscopy, digestive endoscopy, ureteroscopy, lithotripsy

AFTER A PROCEDURE

Clinical studies with our solution

-50%	+24
DISCOMFORT	ANI SCORE

Improving the discomfort of critically ill patients with electronic relaxation devices, Critical Care 2022.

L. Merliot‐Gailhoustet, et al.

Results : HEALTHY-MIND© was associated with a significant decrease in global discomfort, the primary endpoint (median NRS=4[2-6] vs. 2[0-5]; p=0.01, mixed model), accompanied by a significant decrease in stress response (increase in ANI, secondary endpoint; p<0.01). HEALTHY-MIND© was also associated with a reduction in pain intensity and anxiety by 0.8 points compared to standard relaxation (p=0.001 and 0.004, respectively). N=60

-33%	-83%
ANXIETY	MORPHINE

Effectiveness of virtual reality in reducing anxiety and pain during paediatric idiopathic scoliosis surgery, SFAR 2021

R. Assener, et al.

Results : For the primary outcome, the median VAS of anxiety in children decreased after the use of virtual reality: 6 [1; 7] versus 4 [0; 5] in children, p = 0.01. This decrease in median VAS was maintained at D+1 and D+4 postoperatively at 1 [0; 2]. This decrease in median VAS was maintained at D+1 and D+4 postoperatively at 1 [0; 2]. Median morphine consumption was 0.21mg/kg/24h [0.02; 1.4] vs 1.2mg/kg/24h [0.02; 3.5] for the control group. N=43

Customer feedback on video

Customer feedback
on video

Testimonies

Virtual reality immersion allows focusing the patient on a calming environment and activating diffuse descending inhibitory controls, similar to hypno-analgesia but with greater ergonomics and without requiring personnel trained in these techniques. The Healthy Mind solution enabled me to offer, instead of general anesthesia, a pleasant and relaxing experience for mildly painful but anxiety-inducing procedures. The experience is conclusive!

We have performed several knee prosthesis surgeries under combined spinal anesthesia and immersive virtual reality, without the need for additional sedation. Patients were delighted with the experience and reported not perceiving the surrounding sounds. After the intervention, the recovery was also faster, and the stay in the post-interventional surveillance room was shortened.

I felt truly relaxed. I managed to immerse myself in a bubble and not pay attention to anything that was happening around me. I was in the virtual world, which is really well-crafted and very realistic. It's quite enjoyable; you really feel like you're there. I felt calm and relaxed. Actually, I lost track of time; I have no idea how much time went by.

Virtual reality headsets are generally well-received by our patients. They see it, on one hand, as a new experience to undergo, and on the other hand, as an alternative to certain pre-operative medications. I've received very positive feedback regarding virtual reality. Many patients report a decrease in anxiety after a session.