#50 Blood Cultures: Mind the Gap Segment

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