Ultrasound-Guided PIVC Insertion: A Superior Approach for Pediatric Patients
23 July 2025
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is often challenging in children, leading to multiple attempts, distress, and delayed care. The EPIC Superiority Randomized Clinical Trial investiga...
CVAD Complications in Haematology Patients: A Call for Evidence-Based Practice
16 July 2025
Reliable central venous access is critical for patients with haematological malignancies undergoing intensive treatment. However, the risk of complications and premature catheter removal remains hi...
Noradrenaline Use Through PIVCs: How Much Is Safe?
9 July 2025
Peripheral IV catheters (PIVCs) are sometimes used to deliver noradrenaline in emergency and ICU settings when central access is delayed. This study investigated the relationship between noradrenal...
Educating Haemodialysis Patients on Vascular Access Care
2 July 2025
Proper care of vascular access is critical to the success of long-term haemodialysis. This systematic review examined whether educational and behavioural interventions improve patients’ ability t...
Join Us at the AVAS 2025 Scientific Meeting in Wollongong!
28 June 2025
The Australian Vascular Access Society (AVAS) invites you to the premier vascular access event of the year — the AVAS 2025 Scientific Meeting, taking place from Sunday 20 July to Tuesday 22 July ...
Measuring the Quality of Life Impact of Vascular Access Devices
25 June 2025
Peripheral and central vascular access devices are vital in patient care, yet their impact on quality of life (QoL) remains underreported. This scoping review explored whether current tools effecti...

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