Clinicians have noted that some children void spontaneously during the routine cleaning of the perigenital area before urine collection. This cold, wet stimulation likely triggers cutaneous voiding reflexes, as suprapubic stimulation is proposed to trigger parasympathetic detrusor contraction through the exteroceptive somato-bladder reflex mechanism. The current article presents the evidence for quick-wee method of urine collection from infants.
Current issue Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in young children, affecting 5-7% of febrile children under 2 years of age. Investigation of potential UTIs should be considered in cases of unexplained fever in this age group, as clinical signs may be non-specific. The diagnosis of a UTI has important implications for follow-up, and delayed treatment can result in morbidity, including renal scarring and serious bacterial infection.…
