The Association for Vascular Access is proud to announce AVA PediSIG - our multidisciplinary group dedicated to best practice in the science of vascular access for children and infants - will be delivering an unprecedented, cutting-edge program at the 2017 AVA Scientific Meeting. 
If you are a practitioner dedicated to best practice in the science of vascular access for children and infants - then you can't miss AVA 2017!
PediSIG Pre-Meeting Workshop
Join other pediatric vascular access clinicians as you have the unique opportunity to experience cardiac anatomy presented by globally-recognized cardiac anatomist, Diane Spicer, BS, PA(ASCP), in a new hands-on experience. 

Julie Jaffray, MD (Hematology/Oncology) will discuss her recently published work on thrombosis in pediatric patients; the largest ever of its type in pediatrics.
Janice McDaniel, MD, VA-BCTM (Interventional Radiology) will discuss the latest strategies and implication for thrombolysis and provide hands-on ultrasound instruction.  
Jane Hartman, MSN, RN, PNP-BC one of our own PediSIG experts, will also update you on new advancements in PIV success in pediatrics, including more hands-on experience.  
PediSIG General & Breakout Sessions
Aligning Nationwide Practices for PIV Safety 
Sylvia A. Rineair, MSHA, BSN, RN, VA-BC TM & Melissa C. Whitehead, BSN, RN, CPN, CRNI, VA-BC TM

Central Venous Catheter Maintenance and Lock Therapy in Intestinal Failure Patients: Is It Time for Change? 
Riad Rahhal, MD, MS

I mproving Vascular Access in Pediatric Surgical Patients: Development of an Anesthesia Vascular Access Team
Marc Mecoli, MD

Children's Comfort Promise - Pokes Are a Child's #1 Fear
Judith Goebel, RN, BAN, VA-BCTM

Whether you are new to vascular access or an experienced clinician you will have opportunities to learn about the science of vascular access, explore cutting-edge innovative techniques and improve and expand your role.  

We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix!  

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