The activity was well—received by an audience composed of general surgeons, nephrologists, trainees, operating room nurses and dialysis nurses. Dr. Roland A. Tiopanco, the Chairman of the Department of Surgery opened the lecture - workshop. Lecture on KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vascular Access was delivered by Dr. Melody Atienza, one of the recent Nephrology graduates of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute. Dr. Jonathan John Tamin from Zamboanga City Medical Center delivered a very informative lecture on the ins and outs of vascular access and arterio—venous mapping for access planning.
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| PSVES Members and Dr. Topacio |
A very straight—forward and
relevant lecture about choosing the appropriate site for temporary and
permanent central venous access for dialysis was given by Dr. Rainan G.
Gloira of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute. Dr. Ricardo DT Quintos II educated the
audience regarding tips and tricks on ultrasound—guided catheter insertion
techniques. Dr. Kristina Marie T.
Zapanta, on the other hand, enlightened the participants on vascular
dialysis access assessment, care and monitoring. Lastly, Dr. Servando Sergio Simangan delivered
a very relevant lecture on vascular access catheter complications, its
diagnosis and treatment.
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| Dr. Quintos educating the delegates |
The workshop was facilitated by the speakers
themselves where the participants went around different stations where
instructions and hands—on activities on central venous catheter insertions,
vein mapping with the aid of ultrasound were given.
The over—all coordinator of the activity was Dr. Arlene C. Duque.
The activity was supported by Medtronics.
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