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Response to the Letter to the Editor Regarding ‘Let Kids Play: Using Virtual Reality as a Substitute for General Anesthesia for Minor Procedures in Pediatric Population’
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In brief
In brief
This letter responds to methodological questions about using virtual reality as an alternative to general anesthesia for minor pediatric procedures. The authors clarify their research approach and address concerns raised by colleagues regarding VR implementation in pediatric pain management.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.
We appreciate the opportunity to address the issues raised in Dr. Lian's letter and to clarify our methodology. We also thank Dr. Lian and colleagues for taking an interest in our work.
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