Paediatric urology : rapid uptake of guidelines for imaging after first febrile UTI

The American Academy of Paediatrics has revised its guidelines on the management of first UTI in children. The translation of evidence-based guidelines into clinical practice is often slow and inconsistent, but a recently published implementation study has demonstrated that rapid adoption of evidence-based UTI recommendations is achievable and beneficial.Comment on Rapid implementation of evidence-based guidelines for imaging after first urinary tract infection. [Pediatrics. 2013]