Staphylococcus Epidermidis as a Uropathogen in Children.

Historically, Staphylococcus epidermidis has been considered a contaminant when grown on urine cultures. However, a growing body of literature suggests that S. epidermidis can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children with anatomic variants or a history of instrumentation.

Interdisciplinary development and implementation of communication checklist for postoperative management of pediatric airway patients.

Objective: The authors describe their multidisciplinary experience in applying the Institute of Health Improvement methodology to develop a protocol and checklist to reduce communication error during transfer of care for postoperative pediatric surgical airway patients. Preliminary outcome data following implementation of the protocol and checklist are also presented.

Study Design: Prospective study from July 1, 2009, to February 1, 2011.