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Theme of the VAS 2025 Congress: Dialysis access, a multidisciplinary perspective

WORKSHOPS

SIMULATION TRAINING

Location: third floor, simulation training area, access from Foyer Media 1

Workshops - Simulation training program coordinators
Robert Shahverdyan, Vascular Surgeon
Carlo Lomonte, Nephrologist

Workshop for nursers and trainees
April 3 14:00-17:00 (Two shifts, 14:00-15:30 / 15:30-17:00)

Cannulation and dressing symposium
Station 1. Point of care ultrasound evaluation of normal veins
Station 2. Ultrasound guided cannulation on vessel simulators
Station 3. Ultrasound guided cannulation on vessel simulators
Station 4. AV access dressings: how to do it

The max. number of participants are 5 at each station, in total 20 per shift.
Please select the preferable topic.
It is possible to sign up for both shifts.

Register here:
1st shift 14:40-15:30
2nd shift 15:30-17:00

Workshop for physicians
April 4 14:00-17:00 (Two shifts, 14:00-15:30 / 15:30-17:00)
Station 1. Ultrasound guided puncture of central veins on vessel simulator
Station 2. Ultrasound guided puncture of central veins on biologic vessel simulator (turkey model)
Station 3. CVC tunnelling technique on biologic chest simulator
Station 4. Surgical AV access anastomosis 1
Station 5. Surgical AV access anastomosis 2
Station 6. Pre-surgical ultrasound evaluation of vessels
Station 7. Ultrasound evaluation of AV access (surveillance)

The max. number of participants are 5 at each station, in total 35 per shift.
Please select the preferable topics.
It is possible to sign up for both shifts.

Register here:
1st shift 14:40-15:30
2nd shift 15:30-17:00

Laminate Workshop
4 April 2025
Location: Room Donatello A
VasQ: Practical Applications and New Techniques

Description:
Join Robert Shahverdyan, George Blessios and John Lucas to learn how VasQ has evolved their practice since adopting the device as part of their standard of care. They will explore access mix, patient selection, single-stage transpositions and leveraging VasQ structural support to enable the proximal ulnar artery as a viable anastomotic location.

10:45-11:15
Robert Shahverdyan, Evolving My Access Practice with New Techniques and Technologies
12:45-13:15
George Blessios, Unlocking the Proximal Ulnar AVF with VasQ
15:30-16:00
John Lucas, A Case for VasQ to Assist Single-Stage Transpositions

The max. number of participants are 50 for each lecture.

Register here

BD Workshop, 3-4 April 2025
Location: BD Booth

3 April 2025

14:00 -18:00
Elevate Your Skills: Simulating Dialysis Access Creation with WavelinQ EndoAVF in a Hands-On Workshop

4 April 2025

14:00 -18:00
Hands-On Workshop: Mastering AV Circuit Patency – Endovascular Solutions for Vascular Access Stenosis with Ballooning and Stenting Techniques

Register here for both days