(M1) Catheter to Vein Ratio: (simple) Equations, Evidence and Efficacy

Monday, October 7

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Location: Octavius 10-11

AVA is proud to announce this session is presented by an International Speaker(s)

Presenter(s)

Andrew Bulmer, PhD

Associate Professor
Griffith University

Becton Dickinson () : Consultant, Grant/Research Support

Co-Presenter(s)

Timothy Spencer, DipAppSc, BHSc, ICCert, RN, APRN, VA-BC™

Director
Global Vascular Access, LLC

Ethicon Biopatch () : Speaker's Bureau; FUJIFILM Sonosite: Consultant (Status: Ongoing); Interrad Medical Inc.: Consultant (Status: Ongoing); Teleflex, Inc. () : Consultant, Speaker's Bureau

This talk will provide the latest update on catheter to vein ratio, including why this measurement is important, how to assess/calculate it. The presentation will provide the evidence which supports the use of C:V in the peripheral and cerntral venous circulation and allow clinicians to make informed decisions about its use in their practice. This will be a highly eduational and practically relevant talk that attendees should benefit from directly.

Learning Objectives:

describe the impact of increased catheter to vein ratio on venous blood flow and thrombosis.
describe and differentiate between the two different methods of catheter to vein ratio and calculate these ratios.
choose suitable veins and locations for housing different sized catheters.
identify the evidence used to guide catheter to vein ratio recommendations.
interpret the strength of evidence that informs current guidlinelines of catheter to vein ratio.