Photographic LVAD Driveline Wound Infection Recognition Using Deep Learning

• Published in: Studies in health technology and informatics Vol. 260; p. 192
• Main Authors: Lüneburg, Noël, Reiss, Nils, Feldmann, Christina, van der Meulen, Pim, van de Steeg, Michiel, Schmidt, Thomas, Wendl, Regina, Jansen, Sybren
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 2019
• Subjects: infection classification; convolutional neural network; heart assist device; driveline infection

The steady increase in the number of patients equipped with mechanical heart support implants, such as left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), along with virtually ubiquitous 24/7 internet connectivity coverage is motive to investigate and develop remote patient monitoring. In this study we explore...