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AVAS was established for vascular access clinicians to network & develop the specialty through research, practice & education. Posts by the AVAS Executive Team.
Sydney, Australia
Joined July 2013
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AVAS is hosting an education event in Sydney. Perfecting the PICC.
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VeinTech are an Australian-based medical device company looking to better understand one of the key procedures you perform as a qualified healthcare provider: starting an IV. Please click the link below to start the survey:.
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We are incredibly proud of AVAS members @a_ullman and @Claire_AVATAR on this outstanding achievement. This research will contribute to reducing CVC complications in children with cancer. Well done Amanda and Claire!.
I am honoured & excited by the investment from @nhmrc as an IG to reduce CVC complications for kids w cancer & build capacity for the future. I am also excited that we get to DO the research, rather than PROPOSE the research, for the next 5 years. @UQHealth @childhealthqld.
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RT @reb_sharp: Do you want to do a fully funded PhD to improve one of the fastest growing sectors in health?.👇. Join us @RBRCUniSA for a pr….
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Journal Alert! AVAS has partnered with the Canadian Vascular Access Association. AVAS Members can now disseminate their work and access a broader range of leading-edge theories, developments, research, and practices:
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SA AVAS would like to thank @FloMedical for supporting our event this evening. Great turnout from clinicians interested in Vascular Access.
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Kim’s research looking at adverse events of Umbilical Vein Catheters (UVC) and Umbilical Artery Catheters (UAC). Systematic review and meta analysis - adverse events UVC’s 13% UAC’s 9%.
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Kim reports CDC recommends Umbilical Vein Catheters can be used for up to 14 days.
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WCH FAARI service reducing multiple attempts for IV access. Provide advice service as well.
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Empowering patients to understand their PICC lines is important. Can assist with management at home and feeling comfortable living with.
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PICC: catheter to vein ration (CVR) can increase thrombus risk. @reb_sharp suggests <45% CVR reduces risk. CVR >45% doubles risk.
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AVAS members - @AlexandrouE & @AirliftNurse's recent presentations are now available on the website under the members portal! Check it out!.
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