Perils of the PICC: Uncovering Risks & Preventing Complications
7 January 2026
Study Overview
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are widely used for medium-term vascular access, especially in oncology and critical care. While often perceived as safer than tradit...
Mapping the Risk: Causal Model for Central Line Infections
17 December 2025
Study Overview
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are critical in long-term medical care, but they carry a significant risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). This study use...
Improving Paediatric IV Care with the I-DECIDED Tool
10 December 2025
Study Overview
This interrupted time-series study evaluated the effectiveness of the I-DECIDED assessment and decision tool in improving peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) care for paediatric ...
Higher Degree by Research with AVATAR
9 December 2025
Submit an EOI todayReal research. Real clinical impact.Interested in a Higher Degree Research (HDR) project that actually changes clinical practice?
At AVATAR (Alliance for Vascular Access Teachin...
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality on Pain During PIVC Insertion in the Emergency Room
3 December 2025
Study Overview
This randomized clinical trial assessed whether virtual reality (VR) could reduce pain and procedure-related distress in children undergoing peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) i...
Promoting Safer Cancer Care: What the PRACTICE Survey Reveals About VAD Use Across Europe
26 November 2025
Study Overview
The PRACTICE survey—Promoting a Research Agenda for Cancer Treatment for Intravenous Devices with Clinicians in Europe—explored how vascular access devices (VADs) are used to de...

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