VYNEODAYS26
vygon neonatology days 2026
Facing neonatal challenges: how bundles drive Safer and Smarter Practices?
19 and 20 November 2026
Conferences and documents available in English.
Vygon Neonatology Days 2026
Facing neonatal challenges: how bundles drive Safer and Smarter Pratices?
Welcome to the Vyneodays for another year!
If this is your first year and you are not yet familiar with us, here is some more information about these events:
The #VYNEODAYS26 is a two-day event designed to create a space for healthcare professionals to share knowledge and discuss the latest innovations in techniques and procedures for premature babies and children.
For this third edition and for the first time in France, the neonatal conference aims to provide participants with a comprehensive update on newborn care, promote best practices, encourage the sharing of experiences, enhance patient safety and offer continuing education tools.
#VYNEODAYS26 will feature face-to-face presentations and workshops given by experts from across Europe, with all sessions also streamed online. The content will cover topics such as the challenges of hypothermia in the first seconds of life, ultrasound in vascular and respiratory access and enteral nutrition.
Why in November? We are holding these two days as part of World Prematurity Day, celebrated every 15 November. We look forward to seeing you on 19 and 20 November in Paris and online.
A day tailored to your needs
Discover VYNEODAYS: two days focused on the treat and care of neonatal patients with advanced training.
Develop your skills with leading experts in the field of vascular access in neonatology.
How would you like to participate?
Choose the modality that best suits your preferences. Limited places, don’t miss out! Event Exclusively in English
Bronze option
Access to the pre-recordings- 3 pre-conferences on the theme « Facing neonatal challenges: how bundles drive Safer and Smarter Pratices? » available on the training platform.
Silver Option
Streaming access- 3 pre-conferences on the theme « Facing neonatal challenges: how bundles drive Safer and Smarter Pratices? » available on the training platform.
- 13 live conferences held by international experts
- Round tables and spaces for answering questions (online only)
Gold Option
Classroom attendance- 3 pre-conferences on the theme « Facing neonatal challenges: how bundles drive Safer and Smarter Pratices? » available on the training platform.
- 13 live conferences held by international experts
- 4 live workshops
- Round tables to answer questions and initiate discussions
Event programme
Check out the full programme, with pre-congress content, presentations, debates and workshops oriented to the care of neonates
Pre-conferences
Videos available via the training platform.
Live Webinar
Monday, 26th October 2026
03.00 pm (Paris)
Bundles for vascular access in the neonatal population
In this session, Prof. Fiammetta Piersigilli will present the use of bundles for vascular access in the neonatal population. The talk will focus on approaches to improve quality of care, standardize clinical practices, and enhance patient safety in the management of vascular access in newborns.
Prof. Fiammetta Piersigilli
Physician (MD), Doctor of Medicine (PhD), Neonatologist – Head of Clinic, University Clinics Saint Luc – Co-Founder and President of NEVAT – Associate Professor at the University of Louvain.
Belgium
Live Webinar
Thursday, 5th November 2026
03.00 pm (Paris)
Ultrasound guided vascular access in neonatology: Basics
In this session, Dr. Robin van der Lee will introduce the basic principles of ultrasound-guided vascular access in neonatology. The presentation will cover fundamental techniques, practical considerations, and approaches to support safe and effective vascular access in newborns.
Dr. Robin van der Lee
Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Amalia Children’s Hospital, Radboudumc. A recognized expert in neonatal POCUS, neonatal echocardiography, and ultrasound-guided vascular access, he also serves as an instructor for pediatric POCUS with the Dutch Emergency Ultrasound Society.
Netherlands
Live Webinar
Tuesday, 10th November 2026
03.00 pm (Paris)
Why one size doesn’t fit all?
In this session, Ms. Connie Girgenti will explore why a one-size-fits-all approach may not be suitable in neonatal care. The presentation will address the importance of adapting practices to individual patient needs and contexts, supporting more personalized and effective clinical decision-making.
Ms. Constance “Connie” Girgenti
MSN, RN, VA-BC, Senior National Clinical Nurse Educator at Vygon USA, neonatal and vascular access nurse with over 25 years of clinical experience. With more than a decade of experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator, she is a dedicated advocate for patient safety and best practices in neonatal intensive care.
United States
DAY 1 – November 19
13:50 – 14:00
Introduction
First care for newborns
Delayed cord clamping & hypothermia prevention
In this session, Dr. Catheline Hocq will discuss delayed cord clamping and hypothermia prevention in newborns. The presentation will highlight key considerations and practical approaches to support thermal stability and optimize care during the immediate postnatal period.
Dr. Catheline Hocq
Head of Clinic, Neonatologist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Clinics Saint Luc (Belgium).
Her areas of expertise include neonatology, neonatal intensive care, and postnatal follow-up of newborns and premature infants.
Belgium
14:20 – 14:40
Why is it important to start enteral nutrition early?
In this session, Dr. Elena Maggiora will address the importance of early initiation of enteral nutrition in newborns. The presentation will explore key considerations and approaches to support nutritional care and promote optimal outcomes in neonatal practice.
Dr. Elena Maggiora
Neonatologist at Città della Salute e della Scienza University Hospital, Turin (Italy). Her clinical and research interests focus on neonatal nutrition, feeding intolerance, and fluid and electrolyte management in preterm infants. She is an active member of the Italian Society of Neonatology (SIN).
Italy
14:40 – 15:00
Enteral nutrition in preterm infants: Guidelines and local clinical application
In this session, Dr. Chris van den Akker will discuss enteral nutrition in preterm infants, focusing on current guidelines and their application in clinical practice. The presentation will highlight practical approaches to support consistent and effective nutritional care in neonatal settings.
Dr. Chris van den Akker
Consultant Neonatologist at Amsterdam UMC – Emma Children’s Hospital. A specialist in neonatal nutrition and gut health, he co-leads the Dutch National Human Milk Bank and has contributed to major ESPGHAN recommendations on enteral nutrition for preterm infants.
Nethelands
15:00 – 15:20
Q&A – First care for newborns
15:20 – 15:40
Break
The use of ultrasound
15:40 – 16:00
Optimizing insertion of central vascular access devices: The neo echo tip protocol
In this session, Dr. Giovanni Barone will discuss the optimization of venous catheter insertion, focusing on tip positioning using the NeoEchoTip protocol. The presentation will cover approaches for umbilical, n-PICC, CICC, and FICC access, supporting accurate placement and safe clinical practice in neonatal care.
Dr. Giovanni Barone
Consultant Neonatologist at Infermi Hospital, Rimini. Co-founder of GaVePed and Executive Board Member of NEVAT, he is actively involved in advancing evidence-based neonatal vascular access practices across Europe.
Italy
16:00 – 16:20
Optimizing insertion of umbilical catheters: Use of ultrasound for tip navigation and tip location
In this session, Dr. Vito d’Andrea will discuss optimizing the insertion of umbilical catheters through the use of ultrasound. The presentation will focus on techniques for tip navigation and accurate tip location, supporting improved precision and safety in neonatal vascular access procedures.
Dr. Vito d'Andrea
Neonatologist at the Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli in Rome, with expertise in neonatal intensive care, vascular access, POCUS, and the care of preterm infants. Active member of NEVAT.
Italy
16:20 – 16:40
Lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of neonatal respiratory distress
In this session, Dr. Nadya Yousef will explore the use of lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of neonatal respiratory distress. The presentation will focus on key principles and practical approaches to support accurate assessment and clinical decision-making in newborn care.
Dr. Nadya Yousef
Pediatrician and neonatologist at Institut Médico-Chirurgical Montsouris in Paris. Expert in neonatal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and simulation-based training. President of the GEPP Neonatal Section, member of ESPNIC POCUS Working Group and NEVAT, and author of publications in neonatal POCUS.
France
16:40 – 17:00
Lung ultrasound for surfactant administration in the neonate
In this session, Dr. Virginie Meau-Petit will discuss the use of lung ultrasound to guide surfactant administration in neonates. The presentation will highlight key principles and practical approaches to support timely intervention and improve clinical decision-making in newborn respiratory care.
Dr. Virginie Meau-Petit
Franco-British pediatrician and consultant neonatologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London. Co-founder of NeoFOCUS-UK and GEPP, she has been instrumental in advancing point-of-care ultrasound in neonatology and trains clinicians throughout Europe.
United Kingdom
17:00 – 17:30
Q&A – The use of ultrasound
DAY 2 – November 20
Workshops
9:00 – 9:45
Optimization of insertion of venous catheter: Echoguided puncture and Modified Seldinger Technique
In this workshop, Dr. Laura Fazilleau and M. Matheus “Roland” van Rens will focus on optimizing venous catheter insertion. This session will focus on echoguided puncture and the Modified Seldinger Technique. The session will present practical approaches and key considerations to support safe, precise, and effective vascular access in neonatal care.
Dr. Laura Fazilleau
A paediatric neonatologist and hospital practitioner at Caen Normandie University Hospital, she works in the neonatology department, where she helps to care for newborns requiring specialist care, with particular expertise in the field of neonatal medicine.
France
Mr. Matheus (Roland) Van Rens
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and PhD student at Amalia Children’s Hospital in Nijmegen (Radboudumc). An expert in neonatal vascular access, he is also Vice-President of NEVAT and plays an active role in research and the improvement of neonatal care.
Netherlands
The RaPeVA and RaCeVA protocols
In this workshop, Prof. Fiammetta Piersigilli will present the RaPeVA and RaCeVA protocols. The session will outline their application in neonatal care, focusing on standardized approaches to support vascular access assessment and improve clinical practice.
Prof. Fiammetta Piersigilli
Physician (MD), Doctor of Medicine (PhD), Neonatologist – Head of Clinic, University Clinics Saint Luc – Co-Founder and President of NEVAT – Associate Professor at the University of Louvain.
Belgium
10:50 – 11:35
Neonatal lung ultrasound – In practice
In this workshop, Dr. Nadya Yousef will present the practical application of neonatal lung ultrasound. The talk will focus on real-world use, highlighting techniques and approaches to support bedside assessment and clinical decision-making in neonatal respiratory care.
Dr. Nadya Yousef
Pediatrician and neonatologist at Institut Médico-Chirurgical Montsouris in Paris. Expert in neonatal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and simulation-based training. President of the GEPP Neonatal Section, member of ESPNIC POCUS Working Group and NEVAT, and author of publications in neonatal POCUS.
France
11:45 – 12:30
Factory tour – Gold option only
Clinical nutrition and integrations strategies
14:45 – 15:05
Feeding strategies in preterm infants: Medical vs. Nursing perspectives
In this session, Ms. Stephanie Dagen will explore feeding strategies in preterm infants from both medical and nursing perspectives. The presentation will highlight different approaches and considerations to support coordinated care and optimize nutritional management in neonatal practice.
Ms. Stephanie Dagen
Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse, Clinical Supervisor and Deputy Ward Manager at the Level 1 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Lübeck. She specializes in neonatal intensive care and the care of premature and critically ill newborns.
Germany
15:05 – 15:25
Is it possible to avoid parenteral nutrition in preterm infants?
In this session, Dr. Luca Maggio will address whether it is possible to avoid parenteral nutrition in preterm infants. The presentation will explore key considerations and approaches to support nutritional management and decision-making in neonatal care.
Dr. Luca Maggio
Neonatologist at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome. His expertise includes neonatal intensive care, nutrition, growth, and evidence-based practice in neonatology. He is actively involved in research and international scientific education.
Italy
15:25 – 15:45
Full exclusively enteral fluids from day 1 versus gradual feeding in preterm infants (FEED1)
In this session, Prof. Shalini Ojha will present the FEED1 approach, comparing full exclusively enteral fluids from day one with gradual feeding in preterm infants. The presentation will explore key considerations and clinical perspectives to support nutritional strategies in neonatal care.
Pr. Shalini Ojha
Professor of Neonatal Medicine at the University of Nottingham and Consultant Neonatologist, she leads research for the British Association of Perinatal Medicine and is Chief Investigator of the FEED1 trial, focusing on improving enteral nutrition in preterm infants.
United Kingdom
15:45 – 16:05
Q&A – Clinical nutrition and integration strategies
16:05 – 16:25
Break
Vascular Access in neonates
16:25 – 16:45
The 7 rights approach – Vascular Access Management Plan (VAMP)
In this session, Prof. Fiammetta Piersigilli will present the 7 rights approach within the Vascular Access Management Plan (VAMP). The talk will focus on structured strategies to support safe, effective, and standardized vascular access management in neonatal care.
Prof. Fiammetta Piersigilli
Physician (MD), Doctor of Medicine (PhD), Neonatologist – Head of Clinic, University Clinics Saint Luc – Co-Founder and President of NEVAT – Associate Professor at the University of Louvain.
Belgium
16:45 – 17:05
Benefits of establishing a neonatal vascular access team
In this session, M. Matheus “Roland” van Rens will discuss the benefits of establishing a neonatal vascular access team. The presentation will explore how a dedicated team can support consistent practices, improve care quality, and enhance patient safety in neonatal vascular access management.
Mr. Matheus (Roland) Van Rens
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and PhD student at Amalia Children’s Hospital in Nijmegen (Radboudumc). An expert in neonatal vascular access, he is also Vice-President of NEVAT and plays an active role in research and the improvement of neonatal care.
Netherlands
17:05 – 17:25
The use of intra-cavitary ECG for tip location of 1 Fr and 2 Fr n-PICC
In this session, Dr. Rossella Mastroianni will discuss the use of intra-cavitary ECG for tip location in 1 Fr and 2 Fr n-PICC. The presentation will focus on techniques and considerations to support accurate catheter placement and improve safety in neonatal vascular access.
Dr. Rossella Mastroianni
Neonatologist with broad experience in the care of critically ill and extremely preterm infants at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Sant’Anna and San Sebastiano, Caserta. Her interests include neonatal education, simulation-based training, and quality improvement in neonatal intensive care. Italy
17:25 – 17:45
Q&A – Vascular access in Neonates
17:45 – 17:55
Conclusion
Speakers
Scientific Committee
Prof. Fiammetta Piersigilli
Physician (MD), Doctor of Medicine (PhD), Neonatologist – Head of Clinic, University Clinics Saint Luc – Co-Founder and President of NEVAT – Associate Professor at the University of Louvain.
Belgium
Dr. Nadya Yousef
Pediatrician and neonatologist at Institut Médico-Chirurgical Montsouris in Paris. Expert in neonatal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and simulation-based training. President of the GEPP Neonatal Section, member of ESPNIC POCUS Working Group and NEVAT, and author of publications in neonatal POCUS.
France
Mr. Matheus (Roland) Van Rens
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and PhD student at Amalia Children’s Hospital in Nijmegen (Radboudumc). An expert in neonatal vascular access, he is also Vice-President of NEVAT and plays an active role in research and the improvement of neonatal care.
Netherlands
Speakers
Dr. Robin van der Lee
Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Amalia Children’s Hospital, Radboudumc. A recognized expert in neonatal POCUS, neonatal echocardiography, and ultrasound-guided vascular access, he also serves as an instructor for pediatric POCUS with the Dutch Emergency Ultrasound Society.
Netherlands
Ms. Constance “Connie” Girgenti
MSN, RN, VA-BC, Senior National Clinical Nurse Educator at Vygon USA, neonatal and vascular access nurse with over 25 years of clinical experience. With more than a decade of experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator, she is a dedicated advocate for patient safety and best practices in neonatal intensive care.
United States
Dr. Catheline Hocq
Head of Clinic, Neonatologist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Clinics Saint Luc (Belgium).
Her areas of expertise include neonatology, neonatal intensive care, and postnatal follow-up of newborns and premature infants.
Belgium
Dr. Elena Maggiora
Neonatologist at Città della Salute e della Scienza University Hospital, Turin (Italy). Her clinical and research interests focus on neonatal nutrition, feeding intolerance, and fluid and electrolyte management in preterm infants. She is an active member of the Italian Society of Neonatology (SIN).
Italy
Dr. Chris van den Akker
Consultant Neonatologist at Amsterdam UMC – Emma Children’s Hospital. A specialist in neonatal nutrition and gut health, he co-leads the Dutch National Human Milk Bank and has contributed to major ESPGHAN recommendations on enteral nutrition for preterm infants.
Nethelands
Dr. Giovanni Barone
Consultant Neonatologist at Infermi Hospital, Rimini. Co-founder of GaVePed and Executive Board Member of NEVAT, he is actively involved in advancing evidence-based neonatal vascular access practices across Europe.
Italy
Dr. Vito d'Andrea
Neonatologist at the Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli in Rome, with expertise in neonatal intensive care, vascular access, POCUS, and the care of preterm infants. Active member of NEVAT.
Italy
Dr. Virginie Meau-Petit
Franco-British pediatrician and consultant neonatologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London. Co-founder of NeoFOCUS-UK and GEPP, she has been instrumental in advancing point-of-care ultrasound in neonatology and trains clinicians throughout Europe.
United Kingdom
Dr. Laura Fazilleau
A paediatric neonatologist and hospital practitioner at Caen Normandie University Hospital, she works in the neonatology department, where she helps to care for newborns requiring specialist care, with particular expertise in the field of neonatal medicine.
France
Ms. Stephanie Dagen
Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse, Clinical Supervisor and Deputy Ward Manager at the Level 1 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Lübeck. She specializes in neonatal intensive care and the care of premature and critically ill newborns.
Germany
Dr. Luca Maggio
Neonatologist at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome. His expertise includes neonatal intensive care, nutrition, growth, and evidence-based practice in neonatology. He is actively involved in research and international scientific education.
Italy
Pr. Shalini Ojha
Professor of Neonatal Medicine at the University of Nottingham and Consultant Neonatologist, she leads research for the British Association of Perinatal Medicine and is Chief Investigator of the FEED1 trial, focusing on improving enteral nutrition in preterm infants.
United Kingdom
Dr. Rossella Mastroianni
Neonatologist with broad experience in the care of critically ill and extremely preterm infants at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Sant’Anna and San Sebastiano, Caserta. Her interests include neonatal education, simulation-based training, and quality improvement in neonatal intensive care. Italy
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