Predicting outcomes in central venous catheter salvage in pediatric central line-associated bloodstream infection.
Journal:
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
Published Date:
Mar 18, 2021
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a common, costly, and hazardous healthcare-associated infection in children. In children in whom continued access is critical, salvage of infected central venous catheters (CVCs) with antimicrobial lock therapy is an alternative to removal and replacement of the CVC. However, the success of CVC salvage is uncertain, and when it fails the catheter has to be removed and replaced. We describe a machine learning approach to predict individual outcomes in CVC salvage that can aid the clinician in the decision to attempt salvage.