Scientific Programme
Thursday 16 April 2026

Time

Auditorium 1

Auditorium 2

08:30 – 10:00

S06. The Femoral Session
Chairs: Matthew Ostroff (US) and Davide Giustivi (IT)

  • S06.1 The new landscape of femoral venous access devices in 2026 
    Stefano Elli (IT)

  • S06.2 The transhepatic echocardiography for tip location of FICCs
    Sonia D’Arrigo (IT)

  • S06.3 The FICC-port
    Maria Giuseppina Annetta (IT)

Abstract Presentations

  • S06.4 Ultrasound Detection of Lumbar Vein Malposition in Mid-Thigh Femoral Central Venous Catheters
    Cristian Pintossi (IT)

  • S06.5 Limitations of the Bubble Test for Tip Confirmation in Femorally Inserted Central Catheters
    Alba Taino (IT)

Discussion

S18. The Latest Evidence Session
Chairs: Marcia Ryder (US) and Fulvio Pinelli (IT)

  • S18.1 The latest evidence-based papers on CVAD insertion
    Mauro Pittiruti (IT)

  • S18.2 The latest evidence-based papers on VAD management
    Nancy Moureau (US)

  • S18.3 The latest evidence-based papers on PVAD
    Amit Bahl (US)

Abstract Presentations

  • S18.4 Evaluating a Long Guidewire Catheter for Difficult Venous Access in Emergency Departments
    Grace Xu (AU)

  • S18.5 Access to ultrasound training and equipment for vascular access among Spanish emergency nurses
    Sergio Yago Rios (ES)

Discussion

10:00 – 11:00

S07. The Great Papers Session
Chairs:  Victor Rosenthal (US) and Josie Stone (US)

  • S07.1 My favorite great papers of 2023-2026
    Tim Spencer (US)

  • S07.2 My favorite great papers of 2023-2026
    Fulvio Pinelli (IT)

Abstract Presentation

  • S07.3 A prospective cohort study of Techniques and technology used to improve PIVC outcome in hospitalized pediatric patients
    Tricia Kleidon (AU)

    Discussion 

    S19. The Glue Session
    Chairs: Vito D’Andrea (IT) and Matthew Ostroff (US)

    • S19.1 The many advantages of cyanoacrylate glue during VAD insertion
      Antonio Gidaro (IT)

    • S19.2 The use of glue in peripheral and central VADs: an overview
      Amit Bahl (US)

    Abstract Presentation

    • S19.3 Clinical benefit of adding cyanoacrylate glue during PICC line insertion compared to standard procedure in outpatient cancer patients
      Benjamin Figari (FR)

      Discussion

      11:00 – 12:00

      3 Industry symposia

      13:00 – 15:30

      S08. The Infection Session
      Chairs: Emilio Bouza (ES) and Tim Spencer (US)

      • S08.1 Best strategies for access site disinfection: soak or scrub?
        Marcia Ryder (US)

      • S08.2 Defining CRBSI and CABSI: impact on clinical practice and scientific papers
        Giancarlo Scoppettuolo (IT)

      • S08.3 The importance of the exit site
        Stefano Elli (IT)

      • S08.4 Quality of nursing care vs infection risk
        Sonia Casanova Vivas (ES)

      • S08.5 Best strategies for minimizing intraluminal contamination
        Maria Guembe (ES)

      Abstract Presentations

      • S08.6 An international randomized controlled trial of a novel antimicrobial dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters
        Bertrand Drugeon (FR)

      • S08.7 Simulation and Imaging Methods with Eye Tracking Recording Intravenous Catheter insertion
        Jing Wang (IE)

      • S08.8 Preliminary Results of Visual-Cognitive Analysis of the SIMETRIC Study
        Jing Wang (IE)

          Discussion

          S20. The Peripheral Session
          Chairs: Peter Carr (IE) and Evangelos Konstantinou (GR)

          • S20.1 The current classification of peripheral VADs
            Roland van Rens (ES)

          • S20.2 Non-integrated versus integrated peripheral IV catheters: an expert consensus
            Michelle DeVries (US)

          • S20.3 Midclavicular catheters
            Victoria Armenteros Yeguas (ES)

          • S20.4 Peripheral VADs and risk of CRBSI
            Amanda Ullman (AU)

          • S20.5 The state of the art of peripheral VAD insertion
            Adam Fabiani (IT)

          Abstract Presentations

          • S20.6 Computational fluid dynamic analysis on peripheral venous characteristics and their influence on the hemodynamic environment
            Ellaby Hansen (AU)

          • S20.7 Flushing of saline through peripheral intravenous catheters into the venous circuit induces shearing of endothelial glycocalyx protein hyaluronic acid
            Andrew Bulmer (AU)

          • S20.8 From Policy to Bedside: Clinician Adherence to the National PIVC Clinical Care Standard in Australian Emergency Departments
            Grace Xu (AU)

            Discussion 

            15:45 – 16:45

            3 Industry symposia

            16:45 – 18:15

            P02. VA guidelines around the world, do they fulfill every country’s needs?
            Chairs and moderators: Evan Alexandrou (AU) and Roland van Rens (ES)

            • P02.1 Introduction
              Josie Stone (US)

            • P02.2 Health care associated infections in 45 countries 
              Victor Rosenthal (US)

            • P02.3 Outcome global survey on the use of VA guidelines
              Gloria Ortiz Miluy (ES)

            • P02.4 Guidelines introduction: CVAA, Bevanet, INS, GAVeCeLT,  AVA
              Alana Aquino (CA), Christel Janssens (BE), Marlene Steinheiser (US), Fulvio Pinelli (IT), Lori Kaxzmarek (US)

            • Po2.5 Panel discussion on VA guidelines around the world
              Panel members:               Alana Aquino (CA), Christel Janssens (BE), Marlene Steinheiser (US), Fulvio Pinelli (IT), Lori Kaxzmarek (US), Pilar Murias (MX), Bharti Veer (IN)