How to
collect urine samples from young children.
Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
; 105(3): 164-171, 2020 06.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31444213
ABSTRACT
Urine samples are commonly collected from young children to diagnose or exclude urinary tract infections, but collection from precontinent children is challenging. Each collection method has advantages and limitations. Non-invasive methods (urine pads, bags, clean catch) are convenient but can be time-consuming and are limited by sample contamination. Voiding stimulation methods (bladder-lumbar stimulation, Quick-Wee) can expedite clean catch collection. Invasive methods (catheter, suprapubic aspiration) can be more reliable, but require expertise to perform and cause pain for the child. This article reviews each collection method, and describes collection procedures, indications and strategies to optimise success and reduce contamination.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pediatría
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Infecciones Urinarias
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Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
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Toma de Muestras de Orina
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
Asunto de la revista:
PEDIATRIA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia