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A group of engineering students from Camosun College on Vancouver Island have developed a pediatric MRI simulator as part of their capstone project. The simulator, which mimics the look, sound, and feel of a real MRI machine, is designed to help children mentally prepare for MRI scans. It will be used at Victoria General Hospital’s pediatric unit to reduce the need for sedation during scans, thereby decreasing wait times. The simulator allows children to practice the MRI process in a structured and playful manner, potentially allowing them to undergo real MRIs without sedation.