The distinct graphic animals you'll see on the walls of our Operating Rooms have become a huge part of the KidsOR brand. They serve a special purpose: they are designed to offer reassurance and a colourful distraction for children about to undergo surgery. 

 An operation is scary, even for adults. Unlike in high-income countries, many of the children in these hospitals aren't under anaesthesia when they enter the Operating Room. They hear the scary sounds from the machines and see surgeons they don't know in scrubs. These designs ensure that children don't feel as scared or anxious.