BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T163000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:APLUS 2026: Lung and Brain Protective Respiratory Support Strategies for Extremely Preterm Infants DESCRIPTION:The APLUS Conference is a one-day live event equipping neonatology professionals (physicians\, fellows\, residents\, nurses\, advance practice providers\, and respiratory therapists)with the latest methodologies and evidence in noninvasive respiratory support for extremely preterm infants. Through four hours of didactic sessions and three hours of hands-on training\, participants will gain expertise in respiratory management of premature infants\, delivering effective CPAP\, management of hypoxic respiratory insufficiency and evidence-based strategies for preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Moreover\, audience will learn about the cutting-edge management strategies to improve survival of infants delivered at 22-23 weeks gestational age (GA). These infants are at higher risk of mortality and morbidity. Speakers will discuss respiratory\, hemodynamic and skin care management of these infants during the critical first weeks of life. In addition\, during the didactic session\, we will also have experts discuss ways involving parents in the care of their infants and improving the outcomes. Other key topics include delivery room stabilization\, the use of Less Invasive Surfactant Administration (LISA) and Surfactant administration through Laryngeal or Supraglottic Airway (SALSA) techniques. Interactive workshops with hands-on training and simulation exercises will enhance practical skills. Led by a faculty with extensive expertise and multiple publications\, the conference promises a high-quality learning experience that advances neonatal respiratory care.DOWNLOAD AGENDA Target AudiencePhysiciansAdvanced Practice ProvidersNursesResidentsStudentsRespiratory TherapistsLearning Objectives1. Review respiratory care strategies associated with improved survival of 22 25 weeks' gestation.\n2. Discuss lung and brain protective respiratory management strategies across the continuum of care in extremely preterm infants.\n3. Review strategies to optimize noninvasive respiratory support in the delivery room.\n4. Demonstrate proficiency in less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) using thin catheter and surfactant administration through supraglottic airways (SALSA).\n5. Discuss practical aspects of skin care in 22-25 weeks GA infants.\n6. Apply family centered care principles by incorporating strategies to actively involve parents in decision making and daily care of extremely preterm infants in the NICU.\n7. Use quality improvement and interdisciplinary approaches to implement coordinated\, noninvasive respiratory support and NICU care that reduce invasive ventilation and improve outcomes.\nThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physician\nThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity. Non-Physician\nThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Available Credit7.50 AMA7.50 Attendance X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The APLUS Conference is a one-day live event equipping neonatology professionals (physicians\, fellows\, residents\, nurses\, advance practice providers\, and respiratory therapists)with the latest methodologies and evidence in noninvasive respiratory support for extremely preterm infants. Through four hours of didactic sessions and three hours of hands-on training\, participants will gain expertise in respiratory management of premature infants\, delivering effective CPAP\, management of hypoxic respiratory insufficiency and evidence-based strategies for preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Moreover\, audience will learn about the cutting-edge management strategies to improve survival of infants delivered at 22-23 weeks gestational age (GA). These infants are at higher risk of mortality and morbidity. Speakers will discuss respiratory\, hemodynamic and skin care management of these infants during the critical first weeks of life. In addition\, during the didactic session\, we will also have experts discuss ways involving parents in the care of their infants and improving the outcomes. Other key topics include delivery room stabilization\, the use of Less Invasive Surfactant Administration (LISA) and Surfactant administration through Laryngeal or Supraglottic Airway (SALSA) techniques. Interactive workshops with hands-on training and simulation exercises will enhance practical skills. Led by a faculty with extensive expertise and multiple publications\, the conference promises a high-quality learning experience that advances neonatal respiratory care.

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Target Audience

Learning Objectives

1. Review respiratory care strategies associated with improved survival of 22&ndash\;25 weeks&rsquo\; gestation.
2. Discuss lung and brain protective respiratory management strategies across the continuum of care in extremely preterm infants.
3. Review strategies to optimize noninvasive respiratory support in the delivery room.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) using thin catheter and surfactant administration through supraglottic airways (SALSA).
5. Discuss practical aspects of skin care in 22-25 weeks GA infants.
6. Apply family centered care principles by incorporating strategies to actively involve parents in decision making and daily care of extremely preterm infants in the NICU.
7. Use quality improvement and interdisciplinary approaches to implement coordinated\, noninvasive respiratory support and NICU care that reduce invasive ventilation and improve outcomes.


The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \;

Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits&trade\;. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity. \;

Non-Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits&trade\;. \;

Available Credit

  • 7.50 AMA
  • 7.50 Attendance
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