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* 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/)
 
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