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First launched in June 2020, BD IV News provides healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the latest news and developments in the fields of intravenous (IV) therapy and medication administration. <\/span>The BD IV News team\u2019s mission is to enable HCPs like you to establish a culture of safety in your healthcare facilities, while providing the best possible vascular care for your patients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Events and training<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

These are opportunities for you to acquire new skills and knowledge from world-class experts, while networking with fellow HCPs. Every other year, come and see BD at the biennial World Congress on Vascular Access (WoCoVA). We can help you advance patient experience and improve clinical outcomes throughout the vascular access care continuum.\u00a0<\/span>Webinars on specific topics are offered throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

BD MACOVA<\/a><\/h2>\n

The in-person and virtual editions of BD MACOVA carry a rich history of engaging leaders in vascular access to share their experience and insight into <\/span>vascular access management (VAM)<\/span><\/a> with those looking to expand the use of vascular access devices (VADs) and the services they provide in their healthcare facilities.<\/span>Reserve your spot at future in-person congresses and online events.<\/span><\/p>\n

News and innovation<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Uncover the latest trends in new technologies and solutions, infection prevention, IV catheter care and maintenance. Learn best practice techniques with a focus on patient safety and healthcare worker safety.<\/span>\u200b<\/span> We aim to support HCPs to provide the best possible care for your patients, while helping you prevent needlestick injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

I.V.paedia<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Look up precise definitions of IV complications, what causes them and ways to help prevent them in this online encyclopaedia. All entries are interlinked, so you can easily move from one to the next. We are committed to helping HCPs adopt evidence-based techniques like vascular access teams and care bundles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scientific publications<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Stay up to date on the latest scientific studies and systematic reviews on IV therapy. You can read summaries on the latest findings from some of the premier experts in this field.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Join the BD IV News community<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

BD IV News offers a customised reader experience for HCPs involved in IV therapy. After creating your personalised profile, you can select your profession and areas of interest. Then, the home page will show the latest and most relevant content to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a member of the BD IV News community, you\u2019ll get access to exclusive content. Each month, you\u2019ll receive carefully curated, expert features right in your in-box.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have any suggestions for content you want to see on BD IV News, feedback on how we can improve the website or questions on IV therapy or medication delivery, please feel free to get in touch with us. We\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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