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A method for urine collection in infants

A Pierro1, M O Jones, D A Lloyd

  • 1Institute of Child Health, University of Liverpool, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital Alder Hey.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|July 1, 1993
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A new, affordable, non-invasive urine collection method for infants is reliable for up to 48 hours. Detachment rates increase significantly after 48 hours, making it best for shorter infant urine sample collection.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Urology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Accurate infant urine sample collection is crucial for diagnosing urinary tract infections and other conditions.
  • Existing methods can be invasive, costly, or difficult to use effectively in neonates and infants.
  • There is a need for a simple, reliable, and non-invasive urine collection technique for pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and reliability of a novel, inexpensive, non-invasive urine collection device for infants.
  • To determine the optimal duration for using this collection method in pediatric populations.
  • To assess the incidence of device detachment and urine leakage during prolonged collection periods.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 28 infants undergoing urine collection using a simple, non-invasive device.

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  • Infants were monitored for 48-hour (n=10) and 72-hour (n=18) collection periods.
  • Data collected included device detachment rates and the volume of leaked urine relative to total collection volume.

    • Main Results:

    • The non-invasive urine collector demonstrated low detachment rates (<4%) on the first and second days of use.
    • A significant increase in detachment occurred on the third day (28%), indicating reduced reliability beyond 48 hours.
    • Urine leakage volume was minimal, consistently below 4% of the total daily urine output.

    Conclusions:

    • This simple, inexpensive, non-invasive urine collection method is reliable and effective for pediatric patients for up to 48 hours.
    • The method is suitable for both male and female infants, offering a practical alternative for obtaining urine samples.
    • Extended use beyond 48 hours is not recommended due to a significant increase in device detachment rates.