Vygon UK

20/02/2026

Life of a Longline Catheter – Sustainability: The Bigger Picture
Our ‘Life of a Longline Catheter’ series is designed for neonatal and paediatric clinicians who want evidence-based guidance on every stage of longline management, from insertion and care to safe removal and sustainability, helping you deliver safer, smarter, and greener healthcare.
Can Longline Catheters Help Neonatal Care Go Greener?
Sustainability is more than a buzzword. With the NHS committed to Net Zero by 2040, every choice matters. Longline catheters offer a smarter, greener alternative for neonatal care:

✅ Reusable or hybrid kits can cut carbon footprint by up to 90%
✅ Fewer replacements mean less plastic waste and lower packaging impact
✅ Supports circular economy goals without compromising patient safety

By reducing device turnover and driving innovation in eco-friendly materials, longlines help neonatal units deliver high-quality care while protecting the planet.

Discover Part 4: Sustainability in neonatal vascular access.

https://campusvygon.com/uk/articles/article-4-sustainability-in-neonatal-vascular-access-can-longline-catheters-support-greener-healthcare/

19/02/2026

🎗️ This month the Vygon UK team have really 'stepped up' to the challenge for World Cancer Day.

Walking, jogging and running miles to raise awareness and some charitable donations. Our team continues over the next few weeks raising awareness for Cancer one 'step' at a time.

💚 Keep it going everyone!

18/02/2026

📖 New Article Now Live: Preventing Hypothermia in Preterm Infants

Our latest Campus Vygon article explores practical ways to support thermoregulation during the Golden Hour, highlighting a multi year improvement project that reduced admission hypothermia in babies born at

17/02/2026

Mastering arterial cannulation starts long before the needle reaches the skin. Our latest summary breaks down the essentials of safe and successful arterial line placement, from patient assessment and anatomy through to ultrasound guidance, device selection and complication prevention.

If you want quick, practical insights, start with the summary.

If you want the full deep dive, explore the complete Mastering Arterial Line Placement series.

Read the summary: https://campusvygon.com/uk/anaesthesia-and-intensive-care/best-practices-for-arterial-line-placement/

Explore the full series: https://campusvygon.com/uk/mastering-arterial-line-placement/

Supporting clinicians with clear, evidence based guidance that helps improve patient safety and procedural success.

17/02/2026

💚Why More Anaesthetists Are Choosing TIVA
Across the NHS and beyond, environmental sustainability has become impossible to ignore -and anaesthetic practice is now firmly in the spotlight.
New evidence shows that inhaled volatile anaesthetics carry a far greater environmental impact than previously understood, contributing significantly to healthcare emissions. With volatile gases such as desflurane and sevoflurane persisting in the atmosphere and acting as potent greenhouse gases, the pressure to adopt low‑carbon alternatives continues to grow. 🌱 Our latest Campus Vygon article explores why Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) is rapidly becoming a preferred choice—not only clinically, but environmentally.

👉 Read the full article on Campus Vygon https://campusvygon.com/uk/articles/switching-from-inhaled-to-intravenous-anaesthesia-a-sustainable-choice-for-modern-practice/

In recent years, the conversation around anaesthetic practice has expanded beyond theatre efficiency and clinical outcomes to include a new, urgent dimension: environmental sustainability. As healthcare organisations evaluate their carbon footprint, anaesthesia has come under the spotlight – not f...

16/02/2026

⚠️ Occlusion remains a major challenge in port care, affecting up to 1 in 3 CVADs.
Because 99% of needle withdrawals create suction, blood reflux is common and increases obstruction risk.

Using positive pressure—maintaining fluid flow while withdrawing the Huber needle—significantly reduces this risk.
Evidence shows one handed positive pressure is more effective than flushing alone.

🔍 Small technique change, big impact on patency.
Read more at https://ow.ly/7fib50Y7vyz

13/02/2026

Life of a Longline Catheters – Safe, Structured Removal

Our ‘Life of a Longline Catheter’ series is designed for neonatal and paediatric clinicians who want evidence-based guidance on every stage of longline management, from insertion and care to safe removal and sustainability, helping you deliver safer, smarter, and greener healthcare.

Safe removal matters as much as insertion.

The final step in longline management is critical. Improper removal can lead to air embolism, bleeding, or infection - risks that fragile neonates cannot afford.

✅ Follow BAPM and NANN protocols for risk-free removal
✅ Document every step for audit compliance and quality improvement
✅ Escalate immediately if resistance is encountered to prevent catheter fracture

Read Part 3: Guidance for safe, structured removal.

https://campusvygon.com/uk/neonatology/life-of-a-neonatal-longline-catheter/article-3-safe-removal-of-a-longline-catheter-in-neonates-best-practice-and-evidence-based-guidance/

13/02/2026

🚼 Transforming NICU Care: LISA vs. Traditional Surfactant Delivery

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) continues to be a critical concern for preterm infants, and the method of surfactant administration can make all the difference. As awareness grows around the risks of ventilation-induced lung injury, the shift towards less invasive techniques is gaining momentum.

🌟 Discover the latest insights in our new Campus Vygon article, where we break down how Less Invasive Surfactant Administration (LISA) measures up against established methods like INSURE and mechanical ventilation. Backed by robust evidence from RCTs, meta-analyses, and real-world practice, this article is a must-read for anyone committed to advancing neonatal care.

Are you looking to update your protocols, empower your team, or improve patient outcomes? Get a clear, evidence-based perspective on the future of respiratory care in the NICU.

👉 Dive into the full article now:

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) remains one of the most common and challenging conditions in preterm infants. Surfactant replacement therapy has been a cornerstone intervention for decades, traditionally delivered via endotracheal intubation followed by mechanical ventilation. However, rising co...

12/02/2026

New on Campus Vygon! Aligning Vascular Access Choices with NAP6 Safety Principles

Our latest article explores:
• Why chlorhexidine continues to be seen as a “hidden allergen”
• How NAP6 recommendations are influencing current UK practice
• Ongoing barriers to safe perioperative allergy management
• The importance of aligning vascular access procurement with NAP6 principles
• How chlorhexidine free catheter technologies, such as silver ion antimicrobial options, can support safer patient care

This piece provides practical considerations for clinicians, procurement teams, and anyone involved in vascular access decision making.

👉 Read the full article here: https://campusvygon.com/uk/anaesthesia-and-intensive-care/aligning-vascular-access-choices-with-nap6-safety-principles/

11/02/2026

🚩How do we improve care and outcomes for our most vulnerable patients?

In the UK, an estimated half a million people are considered immunosuppressed or high-risk. These patients are at higher risk for severe outcomes should an infection occur.

So how do we help reduce these risks for better patient care and outcomes?

💡Read the latest in thought-leadership from Campus Vygon:
‘Vascular Access considerations in immunosuppressed or high-risk patients’

As we look at ways in which vascular access practice can be improved.
🔴Reduce infection risk.
🔴Improve practice & care.
🔴Increase positive patient outcomes.

See more at: https://ow.ly/A0Tm50Y0EG9

10/02/2026

🌟 Join Us for an Exclusive Neonatal Lung Ultrasound Webinar Series! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nadya Yousef, a leading expert in POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound), for a two‑part webinar series this April 2026 dedicated to Neonatal Lung Ultrasound.
Whether you're new to lung ultrasound or looking to deepen your clinical expertise, this series will give you a solid foundation and practical insights you can apply immediately in your neonatal practice.

🔍 What You’ll Learn
Master the fundamentals of lung ultrasound and understand how to translate them into meaningful clinical decisions.
This event is divided into two focused sessions for a complete and structured learning experience:

📘 Part 1: Key Concepts
📅 7 April 2026
🕥 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (UK)
🩺 Part 2: Clinical Applications
(RDS, Surfactant administration, and more)
📅 23 April 2026
🕥 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (UK)

👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Nadya Yousef
Dr. Yousef is a passionate advocate for making POCUS accessible everywhere for everyone.
She is a highly respected neonatologist, a member of the ESPNIC POCUS working group, and President of the Neonatal Section of GEPP (French Group for Pediatric Lung Ultrasound).

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in neonatal lung ultrasound.
🔗 https://learning.campusvygon.com/courses/neonatal-lung-ultrasound-24000886-24012823?edicion=24000944&tab=info

06/02/2026

🎗️ Vygon UK are Walking 1000 miles to raise awareness for World Cancer Day

Our team will walk 1000 miles in the month of February.
Represent the 1000 people diagnosed with Cancer every day.

We’ll keep you updated with our progress as the month goes on!
As we aim to raise awareness and some charitable donations.