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TO THE EDITOR:— In the paper "Surveillance and Control of Staphylococcic Infection in a Maternity Unit" by Farrer and co-workers, appearing in The Journal, Oct. 24, page 1072, evidence was presented to show that "Rooming-in was the single most important step in the termination of the outbreak." This conclusion seems to be correct. For this reason, credit should be given for the idea of rooming-in as a control measure. All the measures taken to control the epidemic appeared to be futile, and closure of the maternity unit was being considered seriously by the staff. At this point, Prof. Thaddeus Montgomery of the Jefferson Medical College was consulted. He suggested that rooming-in be instituted. This was done immediately, with the good results noted by Dr. Farrer and his associates. As far as I know, the idea originated with Dr. Montgomery and he should be credited with it. |
