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Hello to all who posted advice for me, A GREAT BIG THANKS TO ALL TOO!!! I used the techniques you all suggested on Friday Sept 8th and it worked:monkeydance: . I was so happy with myself (have to brag a little because doc sure didn't). It was a bad day in the office Friday and everyone was rushing around and then this female pedi cath came up. I felt like finding somewhere to hide :chair: but I went in the room and remembered all the great advice I'd received from you all and cathed the baby and got my sterile specimen; I then felt much better the rest of the day! Thanks again!!

Hi traumaRus, thanks for the advice on cathing female infants. Have you ever used a papoose board? I only have one assistance and the parent who is no help.

TwN.two.n64 Thanks for the advice. That is one of the problems is the squirming of the infants as I only have one helper and the parent who is usually not any help at all. What do you think about using papoose boards? I've never tried w/ caths-just wondering.

Thanks so much to both of you and I'll try these tips next time. Keep advice coming please.

Thanks JANFRN for posting! I'm talking about 1month to 24 months old. They are so tiny in the peri area and meatus is not visible. How do tou know exactly where to enter w/ catheter? I've attempted several times this past week but missed every time. I can not visualize the meatus. I feel like I'm doing a blind needle stick especially w/ the kits we have---they are pediatric cath kits (in & out) used for cultures. These kits have a test tube looking collecting device w/ cathter in them that is stiff clear plastic which is alredy inserted in the coll. tube. I hate these kits--I'm afraid I'm going to puncture the children. ANYONE, PLEASE PLEASE help me. My docs are getting very upset w/ me about this. Thanks so much

If anyone has any advice on straight cathing female peds pts ,PLEASE share with me. I don't have a problem w/ boys but can't get the girls.

Hi, Just thought I'd mention this --I live in rural NE GA near Athens and I work for Interim which is based out of Atlanta and I love it! I also have a special needs child that makes my job easier. If you have any specific questions feel free to email me. PS. I will be going on vacation March 29th but I will check and answer any questions when I return. TM personal e-mail addresses are not permitted on the forum, please feel free to share them via the pm function her (private message.)