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2020 Symposium

The VASA Symposium is designed for all transplant, vascular and general surgeons, nephrologists, interventional radiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals who are interested in the management of vascular access. The 2020 Symposium will include:

  • State of the art lectures
  • Scientific abstract presentations
  • Vascular access nursing & allied health content
  • Information on new devices & technologies
  • Video presentations
  • Poster session

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the factors predictive of fistula outcomes, optimal surgical & interventional techniques to create and/or maintain fistula
  • Explain current graft surgery techniques, materials, & devices
  • Describe current catheter technologies & best practices for catheter site care
  • Identify suitable patients for peritoneal dialysis; understanding of surgical and percutaneous methods for peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation
  • Outline systems and processes of care to coordinate & communicate between key providers involved in dialysis access care

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 — ALLIED HEALTH PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

08:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Session 1


Introduction & Review of the Session Objectives

Speaker: Deborah Brouwer-Maier, RN, CNN


Surgical Overview of Hemodialysis Vascular Access Creations

Speaker: Shawn Gage, PA-C


Endovascular Procedures: What Are They and What Is Used to Perform Them?

Speaker: Michael T. Serle, DMSc, PA-C

09:45 AM - 10:53 AM

Session 2


ESKD Life Plan That Includes Dialysis Access

Speaker: Deborah Brouwer-Maier, RN, CNN


Updates on Cannulation Including POCUS for Cannulation

Speakers: Judy Geissler, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CNN; Forest Rawls, Jr., CHT,CCHT-A,FNKF


Cannulation, Pearls of Wisdom through a Phlebotomist’s Eyes

Speaker: Brandy Taylor, PBT(ASCP)

ON DEMAND

Global Dialysis Practice Patterns of Hemodialysis Prescriptions as it Relates to the Vascular Access

Speaker: Eric Weinhandl, PhD, MS, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy


Magic: Managing Access by Generating Improvement in Cannulation: A Joint BRS VA and VASBI Project

Speakers: Katie Fielding, Scott Oliver, Alison Swain, Margaret Aitken, Mick Kumwenda


Vascular Access Basics (English and Spanish Sessions)

Speakers: Michele Inglese, MSN, RN; Elke Ojeda Ulloa, PA-C, Lic; W. Jim Escobar, RN


One Minute Check (English and Spanish Sessions)

Speakers: Michele Inglese, MSN, RN; Elke Ojeda Ulloa, PA-C, Lic; W. Jim Escobar, RN

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 — GLOBAL DIALYSIS ACCESS FORUM

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Session 1


Global Dialysis Access Forum (GDaF) Concept and Goal

Speaker: Surendra Shenoy, MD, PhD


VASA Visions for Access in the Americas

Speaker: Jeffrey H. Lawson, MD, PhD


VAS: Visions for the Future

Speaker: David Shemash, MD


Interventional Nephrologist and Vascular Access Care

Speaker: Gerald Beathard, MD


Interventional Nephrologist in Japan: Evolving Role

Speaker: Takashi Sato, MD


Organized Access Care in Latin America?

Speaker: Jaime H. Velez, MD


APSDA: Organizational Challenges in Asian Pacific Nations

Speaker: Yong-Soo Kim, MD


Learning From Quality Improvement Programs for Vascular Access: The UK Model

Speaker: Nicholos Inston, MD


Impact of COVID on Vascular Access Care in India

Speaker: Sanjiv Jesuja, MD


Moderators: Jeffrey H. Lawson, MD, PhD, Jose Ibeas, MD, PhD, Takashi Sato, MD

02:30 PM - 02:50 PM

Break

02:50 PM - 03:50 PM

Session 2


Why Forearm Access is Prevalent in Japan

Speaker: Hideki Kawanishi, MD)


VA Guidelines: What is Same and What is Different

Speaker: Jose Ibeas, MD


Challenges of International Data Collection and Use

Speaker: Robert Lee, MD


Should There Be International Standards for VA Clinical Trials?

Speaker: Monnie Wasse, MD


Vascular Access Registry

Speaker: James Gilbert, MD


Moderators: John Aruny, Surendra Shenoy, MD, PhD, David Shemash, MD

03:50 PM - 04:50 PM

Session 3 - Providers and Patients International Dialysis Access Round Table

Moderators: Prabir Roy Chaudhury MD; Mitch Henry, MD

Physicians: Paul Gibbs, MD (UK), Surendra Shenoy, MD (US)

Patients: Mr. Phil West (UK), Ms. Nicole Jefferson (US), Ms. Caroline Wilkie (US)

Dialysis Access Nurses: Lisa Koester (Dialysis access NP), Cindy Roberts (UNC Nephrology), Forest Rawls CHT, CCHT – A, FNKF (Emory Dialysis)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020

08:00 AM - 08:45 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Speakers: Jeff Lawson, MD, PhD, VASA President; John Aruny, MD

08:00 AM - 08:45 AM

Home Hemodialysis


Has Anyone Thought About the Access?

Speaker: John Ross, MD


Home Hemodialysis Cannulation

Speaker: Jessica Lancaster


08:45 AM - 09:15 AM

VASA Presidential Address

Speakers: Jeff Lawson, MD, PhD, VASA President

09:15 AM - 09:45 AM

Morning Break - Visit Exhibits

09:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Hemodialysis Access Grafts/Fistulas 1


My Go to Graft and Why-Xenografts (Bovine)

Speaker: Colby Atkins, MD


Defining What Is an "Early" Cannulation Graft

Speaker: Nick Inston, MD


10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Peritoneal Dialysis


Peritoneal Dialysis for Immediate Starters, Patient Selection & Why

Speaker: Mohamed Ali Sheta, MD


Percutaneous Technique for Placement of Peritoneal Catheters

Speaker: John Aruny, MD


How I Salvage Dysfunctional Peritoneal Catheters

Speaker: Mark London, MD


12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Luncheon Symposium


24-Month Update on the AVeNEW Trial for Outflow Stenosis in AV Fistula Circuits

Speaker: Dirk Baumann, MD


6-Month Update on European and Canadian clinical data on the WavelinQ™ EndoAVF System

Speaker: Dheeraj Rajan, MD


01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

The Holland Lecture

Speaker: Deborah J. Brouwer-Mair, RN, CNN

02:20 AM - 02:30 PM

Abstract Session 1


Impact of Prior History of Central Venous Catheter for Hemodialysis on Upper Extremity Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation Rates

Speaker: Christopher Ruben-Castillo, MD


Treatment of Wide Neck Hemodialysis Access Pseudoaneurysms with Ultrasound Guided Thrombin Injection Under Concomitant Access Balloon Inflation: A Viable Treatment Alternative that Avoids Access Stent Grafting and Open Repair

Speaker: Sarit Sandowski-Pizow


Arteriovenous Fistulas as a Vascular Access for Elderly Patients in Hemodialysis

Speaker: Gabriel Lopez-Pena


02:30 PM - 02:45 PM

Afternoon Break

02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

Regulation, Education, & Public Policy


"I'm from the Government and I'm Here to Help" FDA Resources to Benefit Your Practice

Speaker: Robert Lee, MD


President's Executive Order Explained

Speaker: Aris Urbanes, MD


Controversial Issues of DOQI 2019

Speaker: Charmaine Lok, MD


VQI - Hemodialysis Access

Speaker: Ted Yuo, MD


03:45 PM - 05:00 PM

Hemodynamics and Basic Science as Related to Access


Bone Marrow Stem Cells Project

Speaker: Sanjay Misra, MD


Practical Hemodynamics: Useful in Achieving Better Results

Speaker: Surendra Shenoy, MD, PhD


The Radar Fistula: Hemodynamic Advantages

Speaker: Alan Dardik, MD


The HFM Project

Speaker: Scott Berceli, MD