ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin Callum and Jame, two infectious diseases doctors, as they discuss everything you need to know to diagnose and treat infections. Aimed at doctors and clinical staff working in the UK.
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Episodes
36. Urinalysis paralysis
December 12, 2022 08:00 - 28.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Join Jame and Callum as they take a deep dive into urinalysis, a commonly (mis)used test for UTI (and other conditions). This test put you into murky waters when used clinically and we hope to give some information to avoid being a pisse prophet. Some sources referred to in this episode: NICE Clinical knowledge summary SMI 41: Investigation of urine Summary article of PPV and NPV for urinalysis: - Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections across age group...
35. ...arriving at ACEK
November 28, 2022 07:00 - 23.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Callum and Jame discuss the HACEK organisms (apart from Haemophilus which we discussed in episode 32). Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https://www.bu...
34. Arguing about atypicals
November 14, 2022 21:00 - 11.7 MBSend us a Text Message. An atypical episode about pneumonia. Callum and Jame discuss their pet peeves. Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod
33. The ID:IOTs Guide to Aminoglycosides
October 25, 2022 08:00 - 38.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Callum and Jame talk about everyone's favourite antibiotic class that covers Staph, Pseudomonas and Gram negatives, is predominantly renally excreted and isn't a quinolone, the aminoglycosides. We go over classification, mechanism of action, spectrum, resistance mechanisms, PK/PD, penetrance to various tissues, toxicity, and dosing. This is a companion piece to our star appearance on Febrile in August: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0777091c-0991-42d4-89a9-403...
32. Hurrying through Haemophilus
October 10, 2022 07:00 - 27.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Join Jame and Callum as they talk you through Haemophilus spp. Turns out that Haemophilus influenzae isn't the cause of Influenza. We answer some questions such as: What are X and V? Suggestions and comments to [email protected] or @IDiots_pod If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Useful resources: -SM...
31. Salmonella and Shigella
September 26, 2022 17:00 - 34 MBSend us a Text Message. Join Jame and Callum as they discuss the two titans of diarrhoea, Salmonella and Shigella. Who knew Salmonella species were so complex? Jame explains something that will SHOCK you about Shigella (maybe). Suggestions and comments to [email protected] or @IDiots_pod If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Use...
30. Say Yes to the Yersinia
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 24.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Yersinia. Not very important today, very very important in the past! Callum and Jame talk through the medically important Yersinia species, and how to treat them. Links: CDC page for treatment of plague: https://www.cdc.gov/plague/healthcare/clinicians.html UK HSA SMI 21: ID of Yersinia Species https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smi-id-21-identification-of-yersinia-species-from-faeces The 'Jump' test for mesenteric adenitis Jame mentioned has a name (t...
29. Expanding on the Enterobacterales
August 29, 2022 07:00 - 23.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Join Jame and Callum and they discuss some of the other Enterobacterales Gram negatives. Particularly breaking down them into their families and into Lactose fermenters and non-fermenters. Jame has a small breakdown around our Twitter handle near the end. Comments suggestions and criticisms to [email protected] or @IDiots_pod Some lists: Chromosomal AmpC Carriers (high-risk): HECK YES · Hafnia alvei, Enterobacter cloacae, Citrobacter freundii, Kl...
28. MurDeRing MDR Gram negs. Part 2: CREs
August 15, 2022 12:00 - 13.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Join Jame as he continues to talks through the ESCMID and IDSA treatment of Multi Drug Resistant Gram negative guidelines/guidance. Callum listens and occasionally asks a question! Jame is so passionate on this subject that we have split the episode into two parts. ECDC guidelines · https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2011.03570.x · https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/multidrug-resistant-extensively-drug-resistant-a...
27. MurDeRing MDR Gram negs. Part 1: AmpC&ESBL
August 08, 2022 08:00 - 29.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Join Jame as he talks through the ESCMID and IDSA treatment of Multi Drug Resistant Gram negative guidelines/guidance. Callum listens and occasionally asks a question! Jame is so passionate on this subject that we have split the episode into two parts. ECDC guidelines · https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2011.03570.x · https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/multidrug-resistant-extensively-drug-resistant-and-pandrug-re...
26. Happy birthday ID:IOTS
July 28, 2022 06:00 - 6.67 MBSend us a Text Message. ID:IOTS is 1 year old today! Jame and Callum have a short chat about the the podcast, why we started and where we’re going. Of course, the real ID:IOTS are the friends we made along the way… If you want to send us cake email [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoyi...
25. MALDI-TOF talk
July 25, 2022 20:00 - 17.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Back after a summer break, Jame and Callum discuss the fascinating machine that is the MALDI-TOF. Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Time Of Flight mass spectrometry. We discuss the basics of how it functions, its application in the lab and some pros and cons of its use along with what the future may hold. Here are some relevant videos and papers: - Exciting video of MALDI-TOF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jeFpXHZ8W0&ab_channel=BrukerDaltonics - MALDI-TO...
24. Ambl(er)ing through beta lactamases
June 24, 2022 17:00 - 44 MBSend us a Text Message. Join Jame and Callum as they discussion all things beta lactamase including ESBL, AmpC and Carbapenemases. We talk through classification systems, patterns of resistance and some methods of detection. Some resources we found helpful: Summary of beta lactamase classification: https://microbeonline.com/betalactamase-classification/ Summary of AmpC: https://www.idstewardship.com/heck-yes-get-amped-updates-ampc-harboring-bacteria/ EUCAST detection of resistance: h...
23. The ID:IOTS guide to Carbapenems
June 01, 2022 17:00 - 22.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Callum and Jame provide an overview of the Carbapenem class of antibiotics discussing: what they are; their spectrum of action (looking in particular at what they don't cover); resistance; how to use them; and side effects. This site has a useful summary of the new formulation of carbapenems and their spectra: http://www.microbiologynutsandbolts.co.uk/the-bug-blog/new-sweets-on-the-market-but-will-these-new-flavours-live-up-to-their-vibrant-colours Here is the NEJM...
22. Konquering Klebsiella
May 16, 2022 19:00 - 14.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Jame and Callum continue their discuss of the Enterobacterales, looking at Klebsiella spp. with focused discussion on some microbiological history, K1 syndrome, and the pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials for endophthalmitis. For the graphic Jame suggested look at Figure 4 in this paper: https://academic.oup.com/femsre/article/41/3/252/3830265 Suggestions and comments to [email protected]. If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your prefe...
21. Exploring E. coli and the order of Enterobacterales
May 09, 2022 20:00 - 24.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Jame and Callum have put this off for far too long... we start exploring the Gram negative bacilli by considering Enterobacterales in general and then discussing E. coli. We focus particularly on the gastrointestinal syndromes causes by different pathogenic strains of E. coli. Did you ever wonder what "coliforms" on a culture result meant - hopefully now you will find out! Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Thre...
21. Exploring E. coli and the order of Enterbacterales
May 09, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBJame and Callum have put this off for far too long... we start exploring the Gram negative bacilli by considering Enterobacterales in general and then discussing E. coli. We focus particularly on the gastrointestinal syndromes causes by different pathogenic strains of E. coli. Did you ever wonder what "coliforms" on a culture result meant - hopefully now you will find out!
20. Weird lactams
April 18, 2022 20:00 - 22.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Jame and Callum discuss other Beta-lactam antibiotics: aztreonam, temocillin and pivmecillinam... with some substantial tangents into C. difficle and carbapenems. Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please lea...
19. Neiserria knowledge
April 04, 2022 16:00 - 33.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Jame and Callum talk through the two most medically important Gram negative cocci: Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred p...
18. The ID:IOTS Guide to Cephalosporins
March 21, 2022 18:00 - 24.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Callum and Jame provide an overview of the Cephalosporin class of antibiotics, discussing mechanism of action, spectrum, classification, PK/PD, side effects and some clinical uses. Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please le...
17. Branching into the Branching (aerobic) GPBs
March 07, 2022 18:00 - 20.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Nocardia and Actinomyces, continuing the journey through Gram positive bacilli. We'll move away from GPBs in the next few episodes before returning to discuss anaerobic GPBs. Send any suggestions to [email protected], thanks to all those who have submitted feedback and suggestions already! Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for co...
16. Laying into Listeria, Lactobacillus and 'lothrix
February 21, 2022 18:00 - 11.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode we continue exploring the realm of Gram positive bacilli. Jame and Callum discuss Listeria, Lactobacillus and Erysipelothrix. These complete the "non-branching GPBs" we are discussing, along with Bacillus and Corynebacterium. Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes...
15. Corynebacterium: Dip into Diphtheria
February 07, 2022 21:00 - 15.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode we continue exploring the realm of Gram positive bacilli. Jame and Callum discuss Corynebacterium looking at Diptheroids and Diptheria and explaining the difference. We're going to spend the next few episodes talking about Gram positive Bacilli and the infections they cause. Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for com...
14. Bacillus: Anthracis and Cereus
December 19, 2021 14:00 - 19.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode we are moving away from the Gram positive cocci into the realm of Gram positive bacillus. Jame and Callum start discussions with the Bacillus spp. focusing on the main culprits for human infections, in particular Anthrax. We're going to spend the next few episodes talking about Gram positive Bacilli and the infections they cause. Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@...
13. Penicillin Allergy (or not)
December 01, 2021 22:00 - 24.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Is this episode Jame and Callum (mainly Jame) talk about "penicillin allergy" and B-Lactam allergies in general. This complements the earlier episode on penicillins. We discuss the classification, epidemiology, assessment and management of this situation. Links to resources discussed: SAPG https://www.sapg.scot/guidance-qi-tools/quality-improvement-tools/penicillin-allergy-de-labelling/ emcrit https://emcrit.org/ibcc/penicillin/ Support the Show. Questions, commen...
12. Managing Infective Endocarditis
November 15, 2021 22:00 - 42.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Infective Endocarditis. In this 2nd of two episodes on this topic we discuss the: severity assessment, indications for surgery, treatment options by organism and innovations in practice. Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep not...
11. Suspecting Infective Endocarditis
November 03, 2021 18:00 - 34.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Infective Endocarditis. In this 1st of two episodes on this topic we discuss the: definition, causative organisms, risk factors, symptoms/signs; diagnostics; and the Duke's criteria Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). ...
10. The ID:IOTS Guide to Penicillins
October 13, 2021 17:00 - 32.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Callum and Jame provide an overview of the penicillin class of antibiotics, discussing mechanism of action, spectrum, classification, PK/PD, side effects and resistance mechanisms. Also you can laugh at Jame as he tries to pronounce "isoxazolyl" Send suggestions to [email protected] Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all ep...
9. Explaining the Enterococci
October 06, 2021 19:00 - 28.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk about Enterococci, completing cocci for the 2nd time... Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! ht...
8. Pneumonia
September 29, 2021 16:00 - 43.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame continue looking at clinical syndromes mostly associated with Gram positive cocci by looking at lower respiratory tract infections/pneumonia. Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred ...
7. Necrotising Fasciitis
September 22, 2021 06:00 - 12.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Callum and Jame finish off their discussion of Skin & Soft Tissue infection by going over the assessment and management of Necrotising Fasciitis. Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of c...
6. Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 26 MBSend us a Text Message. Callum and Jame record a 'quick' episode on SSTI, which turned out to be so long we split into 2 parts! Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https://www.b...
6. Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBCallum and Jame record a 'quick' episode on SSTI, which turned out to be so long we split into 2 parts! Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or Tweet us @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AsaWoPQ9qJLShugmB2EOm8FMePNBtA?e=IKApb5 If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod
Back to bacteraemia
September 08, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame go back to the patient bedside to discuss bacteraemia looking at definitions, how bacteraemia occurs, how to diagnosis a bacteraemia and some management considerations.
5: Back to bacteraemia
September 08, 2021 20:00 - 30.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame go back to the patient bedside to discuss bacteraemia looking at definitions, how bacteraemia occurs, how to diagnosis a bacteraemia and some management considerations. Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a...
Completing cocci
August 17, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk about some other Gram positive cocci of clinical relevance (and sometimes irrelevance).
4: Completing cocci
August 17, 2021 17:00 - 12.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk about some other Gram positive cocci of clinical relevance (and sometimes irrelevance). Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of ...
3: Clarifying Coagulase-Negative Staph
August 11, 2021 19:00 - 21.7 MBSend us a Text Message. What are the coagulase negative Staphylococci (CNS)? In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and his Jame coalesce their clinical knowledge of coagulase negative Staphylococci Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Fe...
Clarifying Coagulase-Negative Staph
August 11, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat are the coagulase negative Staphylococci (CNS)? In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and his Jame coalesce their clinical knowledge of coagulase negative Staphylococci
Streptococci demystified
August 04, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn the second episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame try to demystify the classification of Streptococci
2: Streptococci demystified
August 04, 2021 20:00 - 32.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In the second episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame try to demystify the classification of Streptococci Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https...
It starts with Staph
July 28, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn the first episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk for longer than intended about everyone's favourite Gram positive coccus, Staphylococcus aureus.
1: It starts with Staph
July 28, 2021 21:00 - 26 MBSend us a Text Message. In the first episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk for longer than intended about everyone's favourite Gram positive coccus, Staphylococcus aureus. Support the Show. Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on X/Threads @IDiots_pod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back?...