A randomized trial found that a nose-friendly sedative spray calmed pediatric patients faster than a repurposed injectable approach prior to procedures. The study evaluated preoperative anxiety management in children, aiming to reduce the distress associated with needle-based induction. The result matters for hospitals seeking more practical pre-procedure pathways, especially in settings where pediatric procedural sedation capacity is constrained. Faster onset can also reduce workflow disruptions and may improve patient experience by minimizing time in anxious pre-op phases. For developers, this is a reminder that formulation and route of administration can be as clinically consequential as mechanism—particularly in pediatrics where usability affects adoption.