There is no more awkward situation than bringing a small child to the doctor and watching them throw a tantrum out of fear of what might happen. There is always a solution, though, and in this case it comes from the Game Boy PediSedate, the Game Boy accessory that drugged kids.
Who would have imagined that fourteen years after its retirement, Nintendo's handheld would still make news today? This week we showed you the WorkBoy, the lost Game Boy accessory that would have turned it into a PDA, and now we'll introduce the Game Boy PediSedate, the Game Boy accessory that drugged kids. Yes, you read that right. Imagine this: you have to take your son or little brother to the dentist, a situation that can get complicated because most children are terrified of those visits. They get restless, start to stress out and burst into tears, among other embarrassing situations, all to avoid stepping into the dentist's room.
The PediSedate solution
But luckily you have your Game Boy on hand, that little portable you carry everywhere to play while traveling or during moments of waiting, like this one. You offer it to the small child together with the PediSedate, an anesthesia helmet that works with the Game Boy. This device is responsible for reducing stress while sedating the child who is playing with the handheld. Done, the little one is now calm and can go in to see the doctor. The PediSedate system was designed precisely to distract and calm children before a hospital or dental experience, such as surgery.
How the PediSedate worked
The premise of PediSedate is basically summed up by its name, since the device is intended to administer an increasingly large dose of nitrous oxide, a popular anesthetic and whipped cream propellant. Although N2O can be dangerous in excessive doses, the helmet includes systems that monitor the patient, such as an oxygen meter to adjust the gas flow in real time, which is safer for the child than simply releasing the gas while playing distractedly. Even in the diagram you can see the PediSedate Triangle: Distraction, Comfort, and Sedation. If you follow those steps, you'll be fine. If only I'd had one during my dentist visits...
