Workshop Highlights

01

Tunneled Cuffed Catheter (TCC) Masterclass

From Basic Access to Complex Catheter Interventions

  • Internal Jugular Vein TCC Insertion – Step-by-Step Approach
  • Antegrade and Retrograde Techniques
  • External Jugular Vein (EJV) TCC Insertion
  • Femoral Tunneled Catheter Placement
  • Catheter Design, Selection and Troubleshooting
  • Over-the-Wire Catheter Exchange
  • Tips, Tricks and Pitfalls from Experts
  • Hands-on Demonstration and Case Discussions
02

Central Venous Angioplasty Workshop

Mastering Central Vein Recanalization

  • Interpretation of Central Venous Angiograms
  • Identification and Classification of Central Vein Lesions
  • Hardware Selection: Wires, Catheters and Balloons
  • Techniques for Crossing Challenging Lesions
  • Balloon Angioplasty Tips and Tricks
  • Cost-Effective Endovascular Approaches
  • Central Venous Stenting Techniques
  • Management of Complications and Difficult Cases
03

Endovascular Simulation Workshop on Mentice

Learn, Practice and Master It Before the Procedure

  • Recognition of Vascular Access Dysfunction
  • Clinical Decision Making and Procedure Planning
  • Selecting the Right Endovascular Strategy
  • Understanding Hardware and Device Selection
  • Simulation-Based Training on Mentice Platform
  • Hands-on Endovascular Procedures
  • Interactive Case-Based Discussions
04

AVF Angioplasty Workshop

Don't Let Your Fistula Fail

  • Doppler Ultrasound Assessment of AVF Dysfunction
  • Flow Measurement and Lesion Localization
  • Planning Access for Angioplasty
  • Hardware Selection and Procedural Techniques
  • Choosing the Correct Balloon Size
  • Fluoroscopy-Guided Angioplasty
  • Ultrasound-Guided Angioplasty
  • Strategies to Improve AVF Patency
  • Management of Complications
05

Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion Workshop

Building Expertise in PD Access

  • Peritoneal Anatomy and PD Access Fundamentals
  • Patient Selection and Evaluation
  • PD Catheter Types and Hardware Selection
  • Percutaneous PD Catheter Insertion Techniques
  • Laparoscopic and Open Surgical Approaches
  • Management of Early and Late Complications
  • Exit Site Care and Maintenance
  • Hands-on Training Using Mannequin Models
06

AVF Creation Workshop

Transform Your Practice – Create Your Own AVF

  • Vascular Anatomy Relevant to AVF Creation
  • Preoperative Ultrasound Vessel Mapping
  • Selecting the Ideal AVF Site
  • Surgical Techniques for AVF Creation
  • Live Case Demonstrations
  • Maturation Assessment and Surveillance
  • Management of AVF Complications
  • Tips for Improving AVF Success Rates
07

POCUS & VExUS Workshop

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Modern Nephrologist

  • Ultrasound Knobology and Image Optimization
  • Assessment of Volume Status Using IVC & Lung Ultrasound
  • Understanding and Applying the VExUS Score
  • Dry Weight Assessment in Dialysis Patients
  • Focused Cardiac Echocardiography Basics
  • Vascular Mapping Prior to AVF Creation
  • Doppler Ultrasound Assessment of AVF Function
  • Integration of POCUS into Daily Nephrology Practice

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