Virtual Reality for Anxiolysis During Laceration Repair in the Pediatric Emergency Room

Inclusion Criteria: * children 5-13 years of age * present to ED during the study period with non-facial lacerations * patient to undergo wound closure with sutures Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with lacerations on the head/face * Patients with lacerations sustained in conjunction with loss of consciousness, altered mental status, life-threatening injuries/illness or multi-trauma * Patients who sustained a laceration in conjunction with an open fracture * Patients with open skin, lice, scabies, or other infectious skin conditions on the head/face * Patients with a history of or current symptoms of vertigo * Patients who are blind * Patients with significant developmental or cognitive delays who may not be able to engage with or tolerate the virtual reality environment, as determined by their parent/caregiver * Patients on whom the VR headset does not fit appropriately * Non-English speaking patients will be excluded from this study (we do not have funds available to translate the study documents into other languages)