TIRBO #32: Approaching bacteremia

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Dr. Brian Cuthbertson, anesthesiologist and intensivist and lead author of the OSCAR trial, shares with us the fascinating history of high frequency oscillatory ventilation. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! References 

Bacterial diseases 

Infectious Disease! A young man presents with increasing SOB and green sputum. Sputum culture shows α-hemolytic gram positive cocci in chains. Name that bug! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media BoardVitals (Use the promo code BOARDROUNDS and get 15% off.) Follow Dr. Mike Na ... Show More

<p>In this episode I cover bacteria.<br/><br/>If you want to follow along with written notes on bacteria go to zerotofinals.com/bacteria/ or find the respiratory section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.<br/><br/>This episode covers the anatomy and physiology, classification, ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Jamie delves into the world of bacteria, explaining how they cause harm and discussing examples such as Salmonella and Gonorrhoea.</p> <p>Learn about how these bacterial diseases spread and the measures we can take to prevent infection.</p> <p>Don&#39;t miss o ... Show More

Go deeper into the world of blood cultures!Time stamps04:10 Review of Choosing Wisely Guidelines05:55 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 ... Show More

<p>This episode covers bacteria.<br/><br/>Written notes can be found at <a href='https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/infectiousdisease/bacteria/'>https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/infectiousdisease/bacteria/</a> or in the infectious diseases section of the 2nd edition of the Zero t ... Show More

it describes the effects of patients after they have had COVID 19 

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A physical therapist notes fever of 39.2°C (102.6°F), nausea, and new confusion in a patient recently diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate next step? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you c ... Show More

<p>Bacterial meningitis is a worldwide health problem causing approximately 300 000 deaths annually. In this podcast, JAMA Fishbein Fellow Revital Marcus, MD, speaks with Rodrigo Hasbun, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the University of Texas H ... Show More