Evaluation of urine collection methods in <2-year-olds in a Paediatric Emergency Unit

) and at the first attempt in 83.5% of catheterizations. There was contamination in 8.8% of samples collected by stimulation vs. none with bladder catheterization (p= 0.008). The use of sucrose reduced the discomfort (p= 0.028) without any impact on the success of techniques (p> 0.05).
Conclusion: there was high success with both techniques. Sample contamination was lower with bladder catheterizations than with stimulations. The use of sucrose reduced discomfort without any impact on technique success.

Keywords:

Urine sample extraction; infant; paediatrics; nursing; emergencies; case reports

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Evaluación de los métodos de recogida de orina en menores de 2 años en un servicio de urgencias pediátricas