On November 17th, AVATAR and AVAS (Australian Vascular Access Society) conducted a very successful pre-conference, full-day workshop at this year’s Australasian College of Infection Preventio...

Arterial catheters (ACs) are vital in intensive care units (ICUs), offering crucial access to arterial circulation for continuous blood pressure monitoring and frequent blood sampling. However, ACs...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...