An Ohio nurse practitioner and clinical researcher created a breath-controlled video game that makes going under anesthesia less stressful for kids.

Cincinnati Children's is the first medical center in the United States to pilot a video game to help children relax when they need to receive anesthesia before falling asleep for surgery.

The gaming app is called EZ Induction and transforms a scary anesthesia mask into a fun game controller.

Hess works closely with kids about to undergo surgery through her role with the Department of Anesthesia at Cincinnati Children’s, and she also spends time focused on research.

The game features cartoon animals that children are able to move by breathing into a mask and helps reduce anxiety during the anesthesia-induction process, the hospital says.