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Difficult Vascular Access in Children (DVAC)

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Difficult Vascular Access in Children (DVAC) is a 1-day, face-to-face course aiming to formalise training in blood sampling and cannulation in unwell children. We teach Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation, Intraosseous Access, Midline Insertion, Portacath Access and more! We have been running DVAC since years in Belfast and Nottingham and now Bristol. Our feedback is that we’ve positively changed peoples’ practice.
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Location

UHBW Simulation Centre
Bristol Children’s Hospital
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom

Attendance fee: £250

RCPCH has approved this activity for CPD in accordance with the current RCPCH CPD Guidelines.

About this course

Taking bloods and gaining vascular access in children/babies are daily occurrences that require skill, practice and counselling - these skills are rarely taught. We aim to alleviate stress with better improved decision making, fewer attempts, longer lasting lines, vein preservation, newer techniques and a better patient & clinician experience

Topics covered

We will teach Ultrasound-guided IV access, intraosseous (IO) & midline insertion, difficult cannulation, portacath access, finger & heel-prick sampling as well as troubleshooting central vascular access devices. "RIGHT VEIN, RIGHT LINE, FIRST TIME"

Audience

Clinicians with an interest in improving the child’s experience around IV access. For updated info Follow: Bristol DVAC on their socials and www.youtube.com/@dvac

For more information or to book

Please email the team: BristolDVAC@gmail.com