Risk factors for PICC-associated phlebitis in preterm infants using random forest algorithm

Key Points

• Phlebitis rates increased in preterm infants with certain risk factors, underlining its prevalence.
• Key risk factors include catheter duration and previous infections, impacting phlebitis outcomes.
• Analysis utilizing a random forest algorithm shed light on relationships between factors and phlebitis risk.
• Identifying these risk factors may help develop improved management protocols for vulnerable infants.