#7. It likely represents a contaminant. No further workup needed — The Micro lab
Well, we all know that a coagulase-negative staphylococcal infection in the sick NICU baby with one catheter per body orifice (natural and man-made) ain’t no contaminant. Or at least until you figure that out at the bedside, don’t make the bold statement. Still, many people feel reassured when reading this under the results. HAL 9000, I’m afraid you can’t do that.
#6. The kid is fine, y...