Blood culture is a microbiological culture of blood. It is employed to detect infections that are spreading through the bloodstream (such as bacteremia, septicemia amongst others). This is possible because the bloodstream is usually a sterile environment.hen a patient shows signs or symptoms of a systemic infection, results from a blood culture can verify that an infection is present, and they can identify the type (or types) of microorganism that is responsible for the infection.
Boost potassium levels by eating more apples, bananas, dried fruits, avocado, mushrooms, yogurt, kefir, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked potatoes and cantaloupe. Apple cider vinegar is high in potassium and this drink recipe below should help quickly if your leg cramps are caused by low potassium: 2 Tsp.
1 Ice your leg to reduce pain and swelling. 2  Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone. 3  Compress your leg. 4  Use an elastic bandage around the leg to keep down swelling.5  Elevate your leg on a pillow when you're sitting or lying down. Ice your leg to reduce pain and swelling. 2  Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone. 3  Compress your leg. 4  Use an elastic bandage around the leg to keep down swelling.