APLUS: Optimizing Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Extremely Preterm Infants (RP2411A) - Late Registration
This is a one-day conference tailored for neonatology professionals, focuses on diverse facets of noninvasive respiratory support and offers attendees a comprehensive understanding of the latest methodologies and best practices for extremely preterm infants. Through four hours of didactic sessions and three hours of hands-on training, attendees will gain expertise in techniques such as delivery room stabilization, management of CPAP in delivery room transport and NICU, less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) utilizing thin catheters, and surfactant administration via supraglottic airways (SALSA). They will also gain understanding in the use of lung ultrasound examination to predict CPAP failure (need for mechanical ventilation within 72 hours of life) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Participants will have an interactive workshop enabling learners to develop effective Quality Improvement teams for long-term, sustainable change. With a track record of multiple publications and extensive expertise, our faculty ensures an enriching learning experience that promises to advance the standards of neonatal care.
Program
Course Faculty and Workshops
Speakers (Virtual Option available for the Morning Didactic Session):
- “Preventing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia” - Kanekal Gautham, MD
- “Non-Invasive Support for 22–23-week GA” - Angela Kribs, MD
- “Lung Ultrasound in RDS” - Yogen Singh, MD and Belinda Chen, MD
- “Improving Outcomes in Tiny Infants” - Amelia Snead, RN and Bailey Krais, RN
- “Predictors of LISA Failure” - Venkat Kakkilaya, MD
Workshops:
- Lung Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
- Stabilization of Tiny Babies in the Delivery Room
- CPAP Management in Tiny Babies
- Less Invasive Surfactant Administration (LISA)
- Surfactant Administered Through Laryngeal or Supraglottic Airways (SALSA)
- Ensuring Success with Respiratory Quality improvement
Target Audience
This conference is tailored for professionals in neonatology, including neonatologists, fellows, pediatric residents, advance practice providers, nurses, and respiratory therapists dedicated to the care of preterm infants.
Learning Objectives
- Apply effective face mask positive pressure ventilation to extremely preterm infants at birth and stabilize infants on CPAP.
- Optimize CPAP and perform Less Invasive Surfactant Administration (thin catheter) procedure using both conventional and video laryngoscopy approach.
- Perform the SALSA procedure.
- Discuss the development of unit-based strategies to implement successful noninvasive support which can be part of a Quality Improvement initiative.
Patients, visitors and guests may park in the Maple Avenue Garage located at 5143 Maple Ave. The clinic building can be accessed on Levels 1 of the garage. Parking is free for this event.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD): UT Southwestern Medical Center is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides 6.75 Contact Hour(s).
Available Credit
- 6.75 AMA
- 6.75 Attendance
Price
Registration
Registration Type | General Registration (By Nov 5, 2024) | Late Registration (Nov 6-8, 2024) |
Physician | $100 | $125 |
Advance Practice Provider (PA/NP) | $50 | $75 |
Nurse | $50 | $75 |
Respiratory Therapist | $50 | $75 |
Other Healthcare Professional | $25 | $50 |
Fellows, Residents, Medical Students | Complimentary | Complimentary |
To register:
- "Login" to your existing account or create an account in EthosCE, online learning management system, by selecting the "create an account" link.
- Once logged in, return to this course page, select the designated fee and click the "add to cart" button.
- In the following "checkout" pages you will verify and process your payment.
- After registration is completed, a confirmation will be sent by email.
A $25 handling fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by email at CEOffice@utsouthwestern.edu by Oct 24, 2024. No refunds will be made thereafter.