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Bladder ultrasound increases catheterization success in pediatric patients
- Next time before you attemt to catheterize a child under 36 months measure the transverse bladder diameter with the ultrasound first.
- If it is > 2 cm you are much more likely to be successful in obtaining the specimen on the first attempt.
- 94% when ultrasound measurement was used versus 68% patients who had conventional catheterization.
References
Witt M, Baumann BM, McCans K.Acad Emerg Med. 2005 Apr;12(4):371-4.