Scientific Programme
Friday 17 April 2026

Time

Auditorium 1

Auditorium 2

08:30 – 10:00

S09. The Tip Location Session
Chairs: Maria Giuseppina Annetta (IT) and Nancy Moureau (US)

  • S09.1 Tip location in 2026: the GAVeCeLT consensus document 
    Davide Giustivi (IT)

  • S09.2 Tip Location by transthoracic echocardiography: new developments
    Antonio Gidaro (IT)

  • S09.3 The state of the art of intracavitary ECG for tip location
    Evan Alexandrou (AU)

Abstract Presentations

  • S09.4 Is there a preferred side for brachiocephalic vein cannulation in neonates?
    Jaroslav Cutora (CZ)

  • S09.5 Ultrasound-guided vascular access in Neonatology performed by specialized nursing staff
    Hector Moreda Aragon (ES)

    Discussion

    S21. The Securement Session
    Chairs: Lieve Goossens (BE) and Gloria Ortiz Miluy (ES)

    • S21.1 The subcutaneous anchorage as first option for securing CVAD
      Fabrizio Brescia (IT)

    • S21.2 Securement of PVADs: which options?
      Marta Ferraz Torres (ES)

    • S21.3 Role of transparent membranes and cyanoacrylate glue for securement
      Vito D’Andrea (IT)

    Abstract Presentations

    • S21.4 A Novel Vein Preservation Strategy for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients Requiring Device Replacement
      Gail Egan (US)

    • S21.5 Comparative cost-effectiveness analysis of SecurAcath vs. Stat-Lock in a pediatric oncology case series. 
      Rodrigo Ribeiro (BR)

    Discussion

    10:00 – 11:00

    S10. The Drug Session
    Chairs: Marc Stranz US) and Evangelos Konstantinou (GR)

    • S10.1 Neutral, irritant, and vesicant drugs
      Maria Cruz Martin Delgado (ES)

    • S10.2 Interactions between drug and catheter material
      Mala Crossley (US)

    Abstract Presentation

    • S10.3 Reducing Chemotherapy-Related Vascular Access Complications
      Ahmadreza Baki-Jafarzadeh (CA)

      Discussion

      S22. The Bad Habits Session
      Chairs: Alessandro Crocoli (IT) and Christian Dupont (FR)

      • S22.1 Bad habits during CVAD insertion
        Mauro Pittiruti (IT)

      • S22.2 Bad habits during CVAD management
        Gloria Ortiz Miluy (ES)

      Abstract Presentation

      • S22.3 Breast cancer as a low-risk subgroup for PICC-port complications
        Pascal Fangio (FR)

        Discussion

        11:15 – 12:00

        1 Industry symposium

        11:15 – 12:00

        Industry Symposium BD: Why should my hospital invest in VAT (Vascular Access Team)? Building a strong case to convince your hospital management

        13:00 – 14:30

        S11. The Thrombosis Session
        Chairs: Antonio Gidaro (IT) and Hervé Rosay (FR)

        • S11.1 Fibroblastic sleeve vs. venous thrombosis
          Mauro Pittiruti (IT)

        • S11.2 Current diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic CRT
          Sergio Bertoglio (IT)

        • S11.3 Should we treat asymptomatic CRT?
          Fulvio Pinelli (IT)

        Abstract Presentations

        • S11.4 Development and Validation of a Prediction Model for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter–Related Thrombosis
          DeShan Liu (CN)

        • S11.5 Risk prediction models for central venous access device-related thrombosis in pediatric patients
          Guiyuan Ma (CN)

          Discussion

          S23. The Neonatal Session
          Chairs: Amanda Ullman (AU) and Alessandro Crocoli (IT)

          • S23.1 VADs in neonates: current classification and definitions 
            Giovanni Barone (IT)

          • S23.2 Vein visualization methods in the neonate
            Roland van Rens (NL)

          • S23.3 Ultrasound-guided CICC: a safe and versatile option in acutely ill neonates
            Vito D’Andrea (IT)

          Abstract Presentations

          • S23.4 Neonatal Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Practices in Australia
            Sabrina de Souza (AU)

            Discussion

            14:30 – 15:35

            S12. Innovative vascular access educational tools
            Chairs: Gloria Ortiz Miluy (ES) and Sonia Casanova Vivas  (ES)

            • S12.1 Introduction GloVANET Global Committee
              Gloria Ortiz Miluy (ES)

            • S12.2 The evolving landscape of micro-credentials on vascular access
              Peter Carr (IE)

            • S12.3 GloVANet Knowledge Hub: its potential in educating VA worldwide
              Jacoline Zilverentant (NL)

            • S12.4 Keynote: The role, possibilities and prospectives of AI in healthcare and in vascular access
              Elena Giovanna Bignami (IT)

            Discussion

            S24. The Arterial Session
            Chairs: Sonia D’Arrigo (IT) and Jiri Charvat (CZ)

            • S24.1 An insertion bundle for peripheral arterial catheters
              Tim Spencer (US)

            • S24.2 Proper management of the arterial line
              Amy Bardin (US)

            Abstract Presentation

            • S24.3 Association of forearm insertion site with functional performance of ultrasound-guided arterial catheters in ICU patients
              Ting Chia Young (TW)

                Discussion

                16:00 – 17:00

                P03. Closing 9th WoCoVA
                Chair: Ton van Boxtel (NL) and Roland van Rens (NL)

                • P03.1 Keynote: How to live and survive in the world of vascular access devices
                  Victoria Armenteros Yeguas (ES)

                • P03.2 Final remarks WoCoVA president
                  Tim Spencer (US)

                • P03.3 Closing and goodbye
                  Jacoline Zilverentant (NL)