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Oct 2019
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#50 Blood Cultures: Mind the Gap Segment

CORE IM TEAM
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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 infectio ... Show More
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