How to assess a peripheral intravenous (IV) cannula
5 April 2017
Most patients need at least one peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) during their hospital stay for IV fluids and medications, blood products or nutrition. PIVC complications are common, but t...
Scoping the evidence for CVADs
3 April 2017
Central venous access devices (CVADs) provide access to the greater vascular system to administer therapy that is contraindicated to be given peripherally, for longer term treatment, and for ven...
Is it time for a protocol for long-term central venous access? A caregiver's perspective
31 March 2017
Note: This blog presents the personal opinion and experience of the author, and the practices described here are not an endorsement by the AVATAR Group.   Being the caregiver of a c...
Welcome to Brisbane, Maria Paula, Nurse Researcher from Brazil!
23 March 2017
  The Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR) Group welcomes Visiting Research Fellow, Maria Paula de Oliveira Pires, to Brisbane. Maria Paula is presently a PhD...
A survivalist guide to paediatric central venous access device dysfunction
17 March 2017
By Amanda Ullman, Tricia Kleidon, Anna Dean and the Paediatric Vascular Assessment and Management Service, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Brisbane. This blog post was originally publi...
Vascular Access Devices Care and Concerns: One day ACN course
8 March 2017
https://www.acn.edu.au/vascular-access-devices-care-and-concerns This short course is conducted over one day and is equivalent to 7 continuing professional development (CPD) hours. Please note ...

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