Welcome to the 2011 SVU Annual Conference Blog

Come join us at the 2011 SVU Annual Conference, held in conjunction with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) at the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). The SVU Annual Conference and the VAM brings vascular technologists/sonographers, vascular physicians, and vascular lab directors to one exhibit hall to experience new technologies, learn the latest scientific research, and network with other vascular ultrasound professionals.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT!!!!

Now that Manny, Amina, and I have discussed all the great things to do in Chicago, is everyone ready for the Annual Conference to begin? Have everything packed and ready to go (don't forget your sunscreen it's 97 degrees today in Chicago)?! Hope so!!

Only 1 week left before the Annual Conference gets underway. What's that you say? You thought the conference begins on June 16? Well, it does but if your in Chicago early then check out these wonderful Pre-Conference Sessions set to begin on June 15 at McCormick Place (Lakeside).

Here's a breakdown for Wednesday's Pre-Conference Sessions.
Start your day off right. Enjoy a wonderful continental breakfast to give you that energy till lunch. Remember to drink plenty of coffee (that's the KEY)!!!!

Breakfast will be at 7:00 a.m.!!!!



YUM!!

Also, don't forget to register!!

Online registration has now ended.

On-site registration will take place between 7:00am and 5:30pm

For those who plan on taking the RPVI, get ready with this great exam practice and preparation workshop!!!





The RPVI workshop will be between 8:00am and 5:00pm with breaks and lunch in between.

Thinking about having your lab accredited? Then you must attend this FREE (registration required) ICAVL accreditation workshop!!!




"REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR ANGLE AT 60 DEGREES OR LESS AND PARALLEL TO THE WALL"
-EFS

ICAVL accreditation workshop will be between 1:00pm and 4:00pm

Last but not least, check out the Hemodialysis-Pre and Post-op sessions.
Learn about anatomy and pre-operative scanning, various scanning techniques, flow volume measurements, physiologic changes after AVF creation, and much much more....





The Hemodialysis-Pre and Post-op Session will be between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

See you next Wednesday!!!!

Mannan