Need help calculating pediatric urine output, any tips?

Hi everyone, I'm a pediatric nurse and I've been having some trouble calculating urine output for my young patients. I know it's important for monitoring their hydration and kidney function, but I'm not always sure how to accurately measure it. I'd love to hear any tips or best practices you all use when calculating pediatric urine output. Thanks in advance for your help! #pediatrics #childhealthcare #infantcare

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Hey Sam, great question! For infants and toddlers, you can measure urine output by weighing their diapers before and after a wetting. For every gram of weight gained, that's equivalent to 1ml of urine. For older children, you can have them use a hat-shaped pediatric urinal and measure the volume directly. #pediatricresearch #medicalinformation

Just a heads up, when calculating urine output, make sure to account for any fluid intake or output through other means such as IV fluids or vomiting. This will give you a more accurate picture of their hydration status. #pediatrics #childhealthcare #infantcare

Also, don't forget to document the time of each urine output measurement. This will help you track any changes in urine output over time and identify any potential issues early on. #pediatricresearch #medicalinformation