Adventitious knot formation complicating catheterization of the infant bladder.
Bladder catheterization is a common technique employed in obtaining urine for culture, monitoring urine output and for diagnostic radiological procedures. We present two cases of knot formation in male infants catheterized with a 5 gauge feeding tube. We discuss avoidance, recognition and management of this complication.
Levison
J
J
The Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Department of Neonatology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. john.levison@email.cs.nsw.gov.au
Wojtulewicz
J
J
D001315:Australia; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D001743:Urinary Bladder; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation