Effectiveness of the Bladder Stimulation Technique for Infant Urine Collection in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Median procedure duration did not differ significantly between the groups (46 vs 82.5 seconds; P = .38).

FLACC scores increased over time in both groups (P < .001), with a rise from 2 to 3 points in the experimental group (P < .001) but not in the controls (P = .30).

Heart rate increased and peripheral oxygen saturation decreased in both groups (P < .001), without between-group differences (P > .05).

DISCUSSION: The bladder stimulation technique increased the success of procedural urine collection within a predefined 3-minute window in infants aged 1 to 12 months.