title: Catheterization of the bladder in infants and children.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: The Children's Clinic Calgary, Alberta, Canada. lanerobson@msn.com
authors.forename: Wm Lane M
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Robson
authors.forename: Alexander K C
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Thomason
mesh_terms: 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