#50 Blood Cultures: Mind the Gap Segment

What this episode covers

Go deeper into the world of blood cultures! Time stamps * 04:10 Review of Choosing Wisely Guidelines * 05:55 What are estimated incidences of positive blood cultures? * 06:17 Which clinical signs or patient history is more likely to have positive blood cultures? * 09:48 What is the estimated incidence of false positive blood cultures? * 11:01 What infections more likely to have bacteremia? * 13:50 How do positive blood cultures impact patient outcomes and the use of resources? Show notes, transcript, and references (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2019/10/02/blood-cultures/)   Tags: Infectious disease, CoreIM, pyelonephritis, cellulitis, community acquired pneumonia         Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Branch Basics and use my code branchbasics.com/COREIM for a great deal: https://branchbasics.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Quince for high-quality clothes with affordable pricing and use code quince.com/coreim Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy