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Spotting True Positive Cultures | POCUS In Arrest

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Show Notes

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 2 – 6th, 2026. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Tuesday’s Spoon Feed: A simple 4-factor clinical decision rule accurately distinguished true bacteremia from contaminants in children with positive blood cultures, achieving 99% sensitivity while potentially reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.

Friday’s Spoon Feed: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a powerful adjunct during cardiac arrest that can identify reversible causes, improve pulse checks, optimize chest compressions, and aid prognostication—as long as it does not interrupt high-quality CPR. When utilized correctly, POCUS may meaningfully guide resuscitation without prolonging pauses.

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