Insertion site inflammation was associated with central-line-associated bloodstream infections at a tertiary-care center, 2015-2018.

Takaaki KobayashiGosia S CloreMary E KuklaMohammed AlzunitanJeffrey KritzmanOluchi AbosiMireia Puig-AsensioAlexandre R MarraDaniel J DiekemaMichael B EdmondJorge L Salinas

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

There are currently no guidelines for central-line insertion site evaluation. Our study revealed an association between insertion site inflammation (ISI) and the development of central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Automated surveillance for ISI is feasible and could help prevent CLABSI.

Keyphrases

tertiary care
oxidative stress
public health
machine learning
deep learning
clinical practice