Shape the Future of Vascular Access Care at the AVAS 2025 Scientific Meeting
11 December 2024
The Australian Vascular Access Society (AVAS) is delighted to invite you to its 2025 Scientific Meeting, a gathering designed to inspire, educate, and connect healthcare professionals dedicated to ...
Improving Adherence to Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Standards in Emergency Departments
10 December 2024
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are essential in emergency care, but suboptimal practices can lead to serious patient complications. In 2021, Australia introduced the Peripheral Intravenou...
Developing a Skin Classification Tool for Central Venous Access Devices
3 December 2024
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are crucial for administering treatments to patients with complex medical conditions. However, they often lead to skin impairments like infections, pressure in...
Hospital Staff Perspectives on Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Use: Costs and Efficiency
26 November 2024
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are among the most commonly used medical devices in hospitals. However, the insertion process can be complicated for patients with difficult intravenous acc...
Adapting to New Devices: Clinicians' Experience with a Peripheral IV Catheter in the Emergency Department
19 November 2024
Introduction:
Introducing new medical devices in hospitals is essential for advancing patient care, but it also presents challenges for clinicians. This study explores how emergency department (ED)...
Navigating the IV Fluid Shortage: What Hospitals and Clinicians Need to Know
13 November 2024
Intravenous (IV) fluids are essential in medical treatments, especially for managing hydration and electrolyte imbalances in patients. However, hospitals in Australia are currently facing a shortag...

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