9th Annual NIVAS Conference 2021

Tuesday 21 September 2021

Chair: Andrew Barton, NIVAS Chair

Welcome and introduction to day 1

Andrew Barton

Infection control and vascular access

Andrew Barton, NIVAS Chair and Nurse Consultant, IV Therapy and Vascular Access, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Questions facilitated by Jennifer Caguioa, NIVAS Board member

Fast tracking venepuncture and cannulation competency of experienced overseas nurses

Jennifer Caguioa, Vascular Access Nurse & Nick Amoroso, Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Parenteral Nutrition; more than just a prescription. A review of the indications, complications and the impact on the patient

Claire Campbell, Nutrition Nurse Lead, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust & Chair of the National Nurses Nutrition Group (NNNG)

Parenteral nutrition in vascular access – guidance on saving the lines

Angela Hastings, Clinical Nurse Specialist Vascular Access and IV Therapy, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Parenteral nutrition in vascular access – how patients manage at home

Antje Teubner, Associate Specialist Intestinal Failure Doctor, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Round-up of day 1

Andrew Barton

Wednesday 22 September 2021

Welcome and introduction to day 2

Tim Jackson

Chlorag+ard vs BiFlow vs uncoated PICCs: Thrombotic and infective outcomes

Steve Hill, Procedure Team Manager, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Needle phobia and anxiety in children

Dr James Bennett, Consultant Anaesthetist, Birmingham Childrens Hospital

NIVAS members presenting back from abstract submissions

New guidance discussion with panel discussion with the NIVAS Board

Awards for best poster and oral presentation

Presented by Tim Jackson

Summing up of meeting and close

Andrew Barton