Open Access · Peer-Reviewed · Est. 2026

JCVA

Journal of Clinical Vascular Access

Dedicated to advancing the science and practice of vascular access — from peripheral cannulation to complex central venous procedures, guided by ultrasound and clinical evidence.

Vascular Access Central Venous Catheters PICC · Port · Dialysis Ultrasound Guidance Perioperative Care Complications & Safety

About

A focused forum for vascular access science

JCVA publishes original research, reviews, technical notes, and case reports covering all aspects of vascular access — from bedside peripheral insertion to long-term central venous device management. Our scope bridges critical care, surgery, oncology, nephrology, and interventional practice.

We are committed to open-access dissemination, rigorous peer review, and rapid editorial decisions to serve clinicians and researchers worldwide.

Publisher

JCVA Editorial Office

Access Model

Open Access

Publication Frequency

Quarterly

First Issue

Vol. 1, Issue 1 — 2026

Languages

English

Aims & Scope

Central Venous Access

CVC insertion techniques, tunneled catheters, implantable ports, PICC lines, and hemodialysis access management.

Ultrasound Guidance

Real-time sonographic guidance for vascular procedures, sonoanatomy, needle visualization, and point-of-care applications.

Peripheral Vascular Access

Difficult venous access, midline catheters, pediatric and neonatal access, arterial lines, and IO access techniques.

Complications & Safety

Catheter-related infections, thrombosis, malposition, mechanical complications, and quality improvement initiatives.

Education & Simulation

Vascular access training programs, simulation-based education, competency assessment, and curriculum development.

Device Innovation

Novel catheter technologies, insertion devices, tip confirmation systems, securement, and biocompatibility research.

Now Open

Call for Papers
Vol. 1, Issue 1 — 2026

JCVA welcomes original research, systematic reviews, case reports, and technical notes for its inaugural issue. All article types considered; no publication fees.

Submission Deadline October 31, 2026

Submit Manuscript →

Article Types

Original Research Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Case Reports Technical Notes Narrative Review Cadaveric & Simulation Studies Sonoanatomy Images Educational Articles Letters to the Editor Editorials

Ahead of Print

Ultrasound-guided PICC insertion in oncology patients: a prospective cohort study

Karaoğlu RO et al. · JCVA 2026 · DOI: pending

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Assoc. Prof. Serdar Demirgan, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology & Reanimation · Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

Assoc. Prof. Demirgan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul. With expertise in perioperative medicine, vascular access, and critical care, he leads JCVA as a dedicated platform for clinical and scientific advancement in vascular access practice.

Ethics & Submission

Publication Ethics

JCVA adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. All submissions must include:

Ethics committee approval (if applicable)
Informed consent statement
Conflict of interest declaration
Author contribution statement (CRediT)
Data availability statement

How to Submit

Manuscripts are currently accepted by email while our online system is under development.

Send your manuscript, title page, cover letter, and supplementary files to:

editor@journalofclinicalvascularaccess.org

We aim to provide an initial editorial decision within 14 days of submission.

Contact

Editorial Office

Journal of Clinical Vascular Access (JCVA)

Website: journalofclinicalvascularaccess.org

Editorial email: editor@journalofclinicalvascularaccess.org