A new technique for fast and safe collection of urine in newborns
- María Luisa Herreros Fernández,
- Noelia González Merino,
- Alfredo Tagarro García,
- Beatriz Pérez Seoane,
- María de la Serna Martínez,
- María Teresa Contreras Abad,
- Araceli García-Pose
- Correspondence to Dra Maria Luisa Herreros Fernández, Pediatrics Department, University Infanta Sofía Hospital, Paseo de Europa, 34, San Sebastián de Los Reyes, Madrid 28702, Spain; marisaherrerosfernandez{at}gmail.com
- Received 11 March 2012
- Revised 30 August 2012
- Accepted 14 October 2012
- Published Online First 21 November 2012
Abstract
Aim To describe and test a new technique to obtain midstream urine samples in newborns.
Design and methods This was a prospective feasibility and safety study conducted in the neonatal unit of University Infanta Sofía Hospital, Madrid. A new technique based on bladder and lumbar stimulation manoeuvres was tested over a period of 4 months in 80 admitted patients aged less than 30 days. The main variable was the success rate in obtaining a midstream urine sample within 5 min. Secondary variables were time to obtain the sample and complications.
Results This technique was successful in 86.3% of infants. Median time to sample collection was 45 s (IQR 30). No complications other than controlled crying were observed.
Conclusions A new, quick and safe technique with a high success rate is described, whereby the discomfort and waste of time usually associated with bag collection methods can be avoided.
