Follow-Up Blood Cultures: When Should We Do It?
This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's two-part series, Impact of Blood Culture Practices on Antibiotic Stewardship & HAI Surveillance & Management. This episode focuses on the controversy surrounding follow-up blood cultures after initial bacteremia episodes. The frequency of obtaining blood cultures and their role in scenarios like leukocytosis and fevers will be explored.\n\nSpeakers:\nJoshua Thaden, MD, PhD\nRachel Wattier, MD, MHS\n\nModerator:\nHana Winders, PharmD, BCIDP