Spotting True Positive Cultures | POCUS In Arrest

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 2 – 6th, 2026.

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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.