American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology

Dialysis Vascular Access Training Workshop - Shreveport

ASDIN Fellow Dialysis Access Education Course In collaboration with LSU Shreveport Adrian Sequeira, MD, FACP, FASN, FASDIN, Program Chair

	10/11/2025
When:	10/11/2025 7:30 AM
Where:	LSU Shreveport Shreveport, Louisaina
Contact:	Mary Lea Nations info@asdin.org 601-924-2220

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Training for Nephrology Fellows for ACGME Required Nephrology Knowledge
Maximum Participants - 20 (first come/first serve)

Faculty:
Adrian Sequeira, MD, FACP, FASN, FASDIN, Program Chair
Raman Anam, MD; Kim Bazer, RN; Thomas Caligiuri, MD; Chyi Chyi Chong, MD;
Naosha Johnson, RN; Paul Perkowski, MD; Bharat Sachdeva, MD; Tze-Woei Tan, MD; Peter Van, MD

LECTURES and DIDACTIC SESSIONS - Sessions with subject-matter experts
HANDS-ON LABS - Focused on practical skill-building with models and patient demonstrations
CASE-BASED DISCUSSIONS - Clinical scenarios to reinforce theoretical knowledge and troubleshooting
complications
PRE- and POST- WORKSHOP ASSESSMENT - To evaluate skill acquisition and identify areas for improvement

Objectives:
• Outline principles of long-term vascular access planning and vein preservation
• Identify appropriate timing and modality for initiating access workup
• Interpret vein mapping & learn why a surgeon uses specific materials for access creation
• Accurately name various vascular accesses
• Perform a structured 4–5 point physical exam on AVFs and grafts
• Learn how ultrasound is used to assess access maturity
• Apply knowledge of pathophysiology to recognize signs of inflow/outflow problems and thrombosis
• Interpret clinical presentations using physical and ultrasound-based assessments
• Decide when to refer for imaging, intervention, or conservative monitoring
• Learn about different needles, principles of cannulation, cannulation injuries
• Manage common complications in PD, including drainage issues, infections, and mechanical problems
• Learn different techniques of PD catheter placement
• Learn the basics of the cycler and how to change from a Baxter to Liberty transfer system
• Manage common complications & infections associated with tunneled catheters

SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
WELCOME AND PRE-TEST
AV SESSION
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Understanding the ESRD life plan Bharat Sachdeva, MD
Vessel (Artery, vein) preservation strategies Tze-Woei Tan, MD
Timing and modality consideration for access creation Raman Anam, MD
Understanding Vein mapping & characteristics of materials used for access creation Paul Perkowski, MD
Pathophysiology of access maturation & dysfunction: recognizing signs of inflow
vs outflow stenosis Chyi Chyi Chong, MD
Know your access Adrian Sequeira, MD
Cannulation basics Kim Bazer, RN
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM BREAK
HANDS-ON SESSION
10:15 AM - 12:00 NOON
Raman Anam, MD, Chyi Chyi Chong, MD, Naosha Johnson, RN, Bharat Sachdeva, MD and Adrian Sequeira, MD
Use of US to determine access maturity
Physical exam of the AVG, AVF ( BC & RC )
PD Station: Cycler 101
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM LUNCH
12:30 PM - 1:40 PM
CASE STUDIES: ACCESS DYSFUNCTION
Difficult cannulation Raman Anam, MD
Aspirating clots Adrian Sequeira, MD
Aneurysm and scabs Paul Perkowski, MD
Prolonged bleeding Thomas Caligiuri, MD
Clotted access Chyi Chyi Chong, MD
Swollen arm Bharat Sachdeva, MD
1:40 PM - 2:45 PM
CATHETER SESSION
Recognizing features of catheter dysfunction & what to do about it Chyi Chyi Chong, MD
Importance of catheter tip position Bharat Sachdeva, MD
TDC + bacteremia: CRBSI 101 Thomas Caligiuri, MD
TDC Exit site and tunnel infection Peter Van, MD
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM BREAK
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CASE STUDIES: PD CATHETER
PD catheter insertion techniques Adrian Sequeira, MD
Inflow and drain pain Raman Anam, MD
Step wise approach to PD catheter dysfunction Thomas Caligiuri, MD
Peritonitis 101 Peter Van, MD
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
WRAP-UP AND POST-TEST
EVALUATION and CERTIFICATION:
An observation and checklist-based system will evaluate attendees based on their competencies.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a completion certificate for the 8-hour course.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Enhanced dialysis access examination skills among nephrology fellows
Increased confidence and competency in handling complex patients
Greater preparedness for independent practice

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