Hospital allows kids to drive themselves to operating room

A children's hospital unveiled a collection of remote controlled luxury mini cars that allow its young patients to “drive” themselves to the operating room.

The cars at the Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, US, are actually operated by a nurse or a doctor, and are part of a new program designed to make children more relaxed before their procedures.

Dr Daniela Carvalho drives five-year-old Andrea Destraio in one of the donated luxury electric cars. Source: Reuters
Dr Daniela Carvalho drives five-year-old Andrea Destraio in one of the donated luxury electric cars. Source: Reuters
The cars should put the young patients at ease as they cruise into the operating room. Source: Reuters
The cars should put the young patients at ease as they cruise into the operating room. Source: Reuters

"The kids are having fun. The parents are seeing that they're relaxed and that they're happy," said Dr Daniela Carvalho, medical director of surgical services at the hospital.

The cars were donated by the San Diego Regional Law Enforcement Teddy Bear Drive.

The cars were donated by a local police charity group. Source: Reuters
The cars were donated by a local police charity group. Source: Reuters

Children have their pick of a BMW, Mercedes, or Lamborghini, ensuring their ride to the operating room is a luxurious one.

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