'Did You Know?' The AVATAR website has a new feature
20 June 2017
A Griffith University student group took on the challenge to work with us to create an interactive web-based application that would be useful and relevant to anyone interested in vascular access...
Accidental Dislodgement of IV Catheter or Tubing Survey
20 June 2017
This is a research project to gain knowledge and understanding of accidental intravenous (IV) catheter or tubing dislodgement, the frequency, the perception of safety and level of risk to the pa...
Ten Tips for dressing and securement of IV device wounds
13 June 2017
Ten Tips for dressing and securement of IV device wounds, Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal 2017;24(10):32-34. Reprinted with permission of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Fe...
A step-by-step guide to vascular access device audits
8 June 2017
Recent VA audits indicate that VA practice is not perfect, particularly in the areas of redundant devices, insertion site complications, substandard dressings, and poor documentation of site ass...
Webinar invitation
AVATAR educational video on PIVC insertion, maintenance and removal
26 April 2017
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most commonly used vascular access device in health care with around 65% of hospitalized patients receiving PIVC therapy during their stay. The i...

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