Catheterization of the bladder in infants and children.
Catheterization of the urinary bladder is a common procedure that can be emotionally and physically traumatic for the child and family. The purpose of this review is to familiarize readers with the procedure and techniques that will minimize the physical and emotional discomfort, and complications.
Robson
Wm Lane M
WL
The Children's Clinic Calgary, Alberta, Canada. lanerobson@msn.com
Leung
Alexander K C
AK
Thomason
Michael A
MA
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014556:Urine / Q000502:physiology