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Why Do We Order Two Sets of Blood Cultures?
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Are you annoyed when the clinician orders two sets of blood cultures for your patient? Let's look at why you have to do two and 20ml's. In this episode, we explore the reasons behind ordering two sets of blood cultures when a patient presents with a suspected infection. We discuss the importance of obtaining accurate and reliable results, how the two sets of cultures increase the chances of identifying the causative agent, and why it is essential to obtain the cultures before administering antibiotics. We also touch upon the risks of false positives and false negatives and how they can impact patient care. Join us as we delve into the rationale behind one of the most commonly ordered diagnostic tests in healthcare.
Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/blood-cultures/
Although great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this podcast are accurate, eddyjoe, LLC shall not be held responsible or in any way liable for the continued accuracy of the information, or for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies, or for any consequences arising therefrom.
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Manage episode 319947271 series 2774944
Are you annoyed when the clinician orders two sets of blood cultures for your patient? Let's look at why you have to do two and 20ml's. In this episode, we explore the reasons behind ordering two sets of blood cultures when a patient presents with a suspected infection. We discuss the importance of obtaining accurate and reliable results, how the two sets of cultures increase the chances of identifying the causative agent, and why it is essential to obtain the cultures before administering antibiotics. We also touch upon the risks of false positives and false negatives and how they can impact patient care. Join us as we delve into the rationale behind one of the most commonly ordered diagnostic tests in healthcare.
Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/blood-cultures/
Although great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this podcast are accurate, eddyjoe, LLC shall not be held responsible or in any way liable for the continued accuracy of the information, or for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies, or for any consequences arising therefrom.
Website: www.eddyjoemd.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddyjoemd
Twitter: www.twitter.com/eddyjoemd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eddyjoemd
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/eddyjoemd
My Amazon store for resources you may find helpful: www.amazon.com/shop/eddyjoemd
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eddyjoemd/support140 قسمت
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