During the study, patients will receive either music therapy or midazolam before their scheduled surgery. The researchers will measure anxiety levels using different methods. They will use brain wave monitoring called electroencephalogram, which is a way to record electrical activity in the brain using sensors placed on the head. This monitoring is done with a device called Bispectral Index monitoring, which helps measure how alert or calm a person is. The researchers will also ask patients to complete questionnaires that measure anxiety levels. Additionally, they will check other body measurements such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels in the blood.

The study will track patients who are scheduled for different types of surgery, including those who will go home the same day and those who will stay in the hospital. The researchers will collect information about the type of surgery each patient is having and will watch for any unwanted effects. They will also note if patients are taking any regular medications. The information gathered will help doctors understand which method of reducing anxiety before surgery might work better and last longer for patients.

The purpose of the study is to see if using an iPad for distraction can be as effective or even better than midazolam in reducing anxiety in children. During the study, children will be randomly assigned to either use an iPad or receive midazolam before their surgery. The researchers will observe the children to see how anxious they are at different times, such as before the surgery starts and when they wake up afterward. The study aims to find out which method is safer and more effective in helping children feel less anxious during their surgical experience.

By participating in this study, researchers hope to improve the way anxiety is managed in young children undergoing surgery, making the experience less stressful for both the children and their parents. The study will continue until enough information is gathered to make a clear comparison between the two methods. The ultimate goal is to ensure that children have a more comfortable and less anxious experience when they need to undergo surgery.