THE STATUS QUO
A better way.
SMöLTAP Infant Spinal Tap Stabilizer
SMöLTAP revolutionizes the infant spinal tap experience and improves first attempt success by 30%.
With SMöLTAP, first attempt success can now exceed 80% .
The time consuming and challenging procedure of infant lumbar taps require expert staff to physically position and hold the infant in order to perform the procedure Even under ideal conditions, 38% or higher, of first attempt lumbar punctures are unsuccessful. Unsuccessful spinal taps can be a contributing factor to hospitalization due to diagnostic ambiguity.
SMöLTAP changes that.
The Impact
By centering the spinal tap experience around SMöLTAP, focus can shift from physically positioning the infant to tap accuracy and infant comfort.
The Result
Increased procedure...
Reduce...
Consistency
Initial Failure Rate
Repeatability
Hospitalization Risk
Efficiency
Workload
Workflow
FIRST REACTIONS
The power of a breakthrough idea.
During our market validation studies, MDs, nurses, and operations team members who partnered with us during our development process, along with those who are active in our pilot program, have had a similar reaction to the SMöLTAP experience:
“Why did it take so long? When can we get one for our unit?”
“I can’t believe something this needed hasn’t been developed until now. I anticipate a lot of pent up interest…I have waited all my career for a device to make this procedure easier and I bet many others have as well.”
James J. O'Callaghan, MD
Hospitalist - Pediatrics
Seattle Children's
“Great idea for safer, easier, and more successful taps. About time! Great value proposition. I can't believe this is the first product to address this problem.”
Matthew Garber, MD
“The most common reason for a failed LP is the difficulty in positioning a baby. SMöLTAP solves the entire problem with such a simple and obvious solution that I'm honestly shocked it doesn't already exist.”
Eric Biondi, MD, MS
“The emotional, economic, and clinical value of the SMöLTAP product will be huge. This product would be ideal to elevate parent/patient satisfaction scores by minimizing discomfort for the infant and the emotional stress on the family.”
Jeremy Yardley, MD, FAAP
“Smoltap is a great product!! It was easy to place the infant in it, held the infant in a steady secure position. Thoughtfully designed so I had easy access to infant’s mouth to comfort with pacifier. Awesome device-easy to use, holds infant well and my hands didn’t hurt at the end of the procedure from holding the infant!! Wish it had come out sooner!!”
Tinu Singh, EVERGREEN NICU RN
SMöLTAP in
your department.
Our mission is to increase 1st stick success rates and improve the infant spinal tap procedure experience - for all involved! We are actively working with teams across various departments including ED/ER, PICU, NICU, Cancer Centers, OR, Wards and IR. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out via our “Contact Us” page!
