Everything Urinary Tract Infection
UTI Myths and Misconceptions
UTI is a clinical diagnosis, not a laboratory one. Dysuria plus urinary frequency in the absence of symptoms of STI is diagnostic. Most patients with a clinical picture consistent with a lower UTI do not require urine tests. The indications for urine tests for suspected lower UTI include immunocompromised patients, history of multiple courses of antimicrobial […]
Quick-Wee
AÂ clinician (or parent/carer with supervision) rubs the suprapubic area of the child ( 1-12 months) in a circular pattern with gauze soaked in cold saline held with forceps until clean catch urine sample is obtained.
Pee on demand: making babies pee for msu testing
Procedure: It takes a minimum of two people to perform this procedure. However, it is better with three, one dedicated to making the catch. Encourage oral fluid intake. 25 minutes following this feed, the baby/infants genitals are cleaned thoroughly with warm soapy water and dried with sterile gauze. A sterile container is prepared to collect […]
