Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research - Avatar Group

14/04/2026

Stay at the forefront of medical advancements and provide the best possible care to your patients with vascular access by adhering to the latest evidence-based guidelines.

Click here for more details: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/clinical-practice-guidelines.html?

09/04/2026

CVAD complications don’t just impact care, they hit budgets hard.

This review highlights infections as the biggest cost driver (mean ~US$77k per event) and shows why clearer, standard costing is needed for better prevention business cases.

🔗 Read more: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/blog/rethinking-paediatric-cvad-costs--what-the-evidence-really-shows

07/04/2026

This is one of the most common PIVC questions, and we’ve laid out the evidence-based steps.

👉 Read the full answer: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/faq---aspirate-peripheral-cannula.html

02/04/2026

PIVC infections are rare, but real. In 14,606 cannulas, risk stayed low across Days 1–5, backing clinically indicated removal over routine resites.

🔗 Read more: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/blog/infection-risk-with-pivcs--what-large-scale-australian-data-shows

31/03/2026

Quick clinical check: Are you doing CVAD patency assessment in the right order? We’ve got the evidence-backed steps in one place.
👉 Read the full answer: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/faq---how-should-i-assess-cvad-patency-.html

26/03/2026

🚨 What’s Stopping EDs from Meeting PIVC Standards?

Time pressure, rotating staff, and lack of ultrasound training are just some of the barriers. This COM-B analysis digs into what really needs to change in the ED.
🔗 Read more: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/blog/ed-adherence-to-australia-s-pivc-clinical-care-standard--what-really-gets-in-the-way-

24/03/2026

Unlock the Power of Knowledge! Dive into our extensive library of cutting-edge videos and webinars presented by industry experts: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/multimedia-learning-resources.html

19/03/2026

📉 Policy vs Practice: Do Hospitals Follow Australia’s PIVC Standard?

A major audit reveals gaps between written policies and real-world bedside care. Only 2 out of 10 Quality Statements met full adherence.
🔗 Read more: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/blog/do-policy-and-practice-for-pivcs-actually-match-australia-s-clinical-care-standard-

17/03/2026

Step into the future of vascular access care with AVATAR! Did you know AVATAR is on a mission to make vascular access complications history?

Our research findings are already transforming healthcare, improving patient outcomes, and saving millions.

Join us in creating a world where vascular access complications are a thing of the past: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/

Explore AVATAR now and shape the future of healthcare!

AVATAR: Making Vascular Access Complications History

12/03/2026

👧 Improving CVAD Practice in Children: Are We Measuring What Matters?

A decade of studies shows paediatric CVAD improvements focus on effectiveness—but overlook sustainability and cost. This scoping review maps out what’s working—and what’s missing.

🔗 Read more: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/blog/implementation-frameworks--strategies-and-outcomes-in-optimizing-cvad-practice-in-paediatrics--a-scoping-review

10/03/2026

Can sutureless securement devices reduce bloodstream infections - or just improve comfort?
We’ve answered it clearly with evidence and practical takeaways.
👉 Read the full answer: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/faq---cvc-securement-devices-copy.html

05/03/2026

🏥 Why Aren’t Innovative PICCs Being Used in Hospitals?

Despite evidence, many hospitals stick with the familiar. This study explores real-world barriers to adopting newer PICC designs—and what it takes to drive change.
🔗 Read more: https://www.avatargroup.org.au/blog/rethinking-picc-choices--understanding-implementation-in-real-world-hospitals