Bladder Stimulation Technique for Clean Catch Urine Collection in Infants

Urinary tract infection is the most common serious bacterial infection among infants. Bladder catheterization is considered the gold standard for diagnosis, yet is painful and invasive. In contrast, the bladder stimulation technique has been shown to be a quick and non-invasive approach to collecting urine in young infants with a contamination rate similar to bladder catheterization. Previous research, however, relied upon trained study personnel thereby limiting the generalizability of their findings. By training staff in the pediatric emergency department, this study aims to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating this technique into routine clinical practice while also assessing its impact on parent and provider satisfaction.