Whole-genome sequencing for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreak investigation in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Objective: To evaluate whole-genome sequencing (WGS) as a molecular typing tool for MRSA outbreak investigation.

Design: Investigation of MRSA colonization/infection in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) over 3 years (2014-2017).

Setting: Single-center level IV NICU.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: outcomes of neonates treated at Mayo Clinic with and without extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Background: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare anomaly with high mortality and long-term comorbid conditions.

Aims: Our aim was to describe the presenting characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of consecutive patients with CDH treated at our institution.

Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study and identified consecutive neonates treated for CDH from 2001 to 2015 at our institution.

Emergency Video Telemedicine Consultation for Newborn Resuscitations: The Mayo Clinic Experience.

Objective: To describe the Mayo Clinic experience with emergency video telemedicine consultations for high-risk newborn deliveries.

Patients And Methods: From March 26, 2013, through December 31, 2015, the Division of Neonatal Medicine offered newborn telemedicine consultations to 6 health system sites. A wireless tablet running secure video conferencing software was used by the local care teams.