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PedsMrkt Customer Highlight
Hear from the CEO of SMöLTAP, Robert Cooper, as he discusses how the SMöLTAP positioning cradle provides solutions to the challenges faced by medical professionals administering pediatric spinal taps.
This innovative solution is most helpful for ED attendings, NICU/PICU attendings, hospitalists, pediatric anesthesiologists, surgeons and oncologists, clinicians, & nurses who perform pediatric spinal taps.
Problem: 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.
Solution: SMöLTAP is an innovative positioning stabilizer that secures an infant in a consistent position for a spinal tap. The solution is a compelling response to a frustrating need that can improve procedural stress to infant and team.
Pediatric Innovation
AI- Unique Considerations for Pediatrics
Children’s hospitals are employing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance health outcomes and patient experiences. While beneficial, AI applications have distinct implications for pediatrics that must be taken into account when regulating AI in healthcare. Prioritizing these considerations in policy-making will ensure AI tools further enhance children's healthcare.
Innovative AI solutions are already being implemented at children’s hospitals to improve outcomes. Read the Children's Hospital Association's Fact Sheet to see how AI is reducing epilepsy surgery referral times, predicting neurodevelopmental deficits, detecting patient deterioration, and improving pediatric heart transplants.
Product Highlights
Boppli®: Accurate, Non-invasive, Low Risk, Convenient Blood Pressure Monitoring for Infants
The Boppli Band by PyrAmes is a single-use, battery-powered blood pressure monitor for neonates that uses a thin, flexible sensor to monitor blood pressure continuously (unlike cuff-based devices) and non-invasively (unlike arterial lines). FDA-cleared for commercial use, the Boppli Band wirelessly pairs with the Boppli Bedside Device to enable live display of BP and pulse rate, and review of recorded BP data over time.
Black Cloud: Nursing Critical Thinking Game
Black Cloud Game™ is an immersive board game developed by Children’s Mercy Hospital, and designed to help hone critical thinking skills related to the practice of nursing in medical-surgical and critical care settings.
In Black Cloud Game™, players take on the role of nurses tasked with managing a designated number of patients during their shift. Each player navigates through patient scenarios, utilizing their clinical knowledge, delegation confidence, and prioritization skills to provide optimal care.
International Children’s Advisory Network (iCAN)
What is iCAN?
iCAN, the International Children’s Advisory Network, is the premier global pediatric platform empowering the patient voice in healthcare, driven by youth for youth. As a worldwide consortium of 41 KIDS’ (Kids Impacting Disease through Science) advisory groups spanning four continents, including one virtual chapter, iCAN’s dedicated youth member groups work in unison around the world to provide a voice for children and families in medicine, research, science, and innovation, with a goal of fostering greater global understanding about the importance of the pediatric patient and caregiver voice in healthcare, clinical trials, and research.
How can hospitals and pediatric innovators engage with iCAN?
Whether you are a patient, family member, healthcare professional, or supporter of the cause, we welcome you to visit our website at icanresearch.org to learn more about our mission, various programs, and initiatives. Join us in the effort to ensure that every child's voice is heard, and their unique experiences are taken into account to improve healthcare outcomes for all pediatric patients.
Are there key focus areas iCAN prioritizes?
On average, our youth are ages 8-18 years old, most of whom are living with chronic, rare, and complicated diagnoses, though a few of our youth have no medical diagnoses or medical conditions. iCAN values and understands that all patients, even the youngest, often have ideas that can help improve their healthcare experiences. To foster diversity, all children from anywhere may freely join iCAN. iCAN also supports young adults and the voice of parents, many of whom have young people who are unable to share their voices.
How is iCAN driving pediatric innovation?
Each year, iCAN hosts its flagship Research and Advocacy Summit, where youth members, researchers, and industry leaders from across the globe come together to share knowledge, showcase research, and amplify the pediatric patient voice. This event provides a platform for our youth to present original research, engage in meaningful discussions about healthcare innovation, and collaborate with organizations to shape the future of pediatric medicine. The summit highlights the critical importance of children and families driving initiatives in clinical trials and the development of more patient-centric healthcare solutions.
What were some highlights from last year?
We continue to be a collaboration between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Advances in Therapeutics and Technology (SOATT), Georgia Institute of Technology (the GT Pediatric Innovation Network), local AAP Chapters, children’s hospitals, local academia, and other non-profits. Our goal is to get our youth where they need to be to have their voices heard. Our amazing youth make a difference in pediatric healthcare through interactions with industry, by presenting original research at conferences, by innovating new solutions, by empowering the pediatric patient voice in healthcare worldwide, and by telling their stories at conferences and to organizations like the FDA, iACT, NIH, NORD, CDC, and AAP.
>> Visit iCAN to learn more
MrktPlace Highlights
TempTraq: Continuous, Real-Time Core Body Temperature Remote Patient Monitoring System
TempTraq by Blue Spark Technologies is FDA Cleared for all ages and gives healthcare providers the first wireless, continuous core body temperature monitor in the form of a soft, comfortable, disposable patch. TempTraq significantly improves the way temperature is measured for inpatient and outpatient settings. It is reimbursable in the outpatient space and has been clinically proven to detect fevers up to 18 hours earlier than the current standard of care, enabling faster therapeutic responses and improving patient outcomes.
My PowerPak App: All-in-One Caregiving Tool
When someone’s life becomes overwhelming due to a health crisis, it can be difficult to ask for help. For many, there is inherent goodness waiting for them among their family, friends, and co-workers. My PowerPak provides a one-stop, holistic tool kit with more of the resources necessary to grow, engage and coordinate with your care community in one simple and secure place.
MrktPlace Resources
PedsGuide: FREE Pediatric Decision Support Tool
PedsGuide is a multi-module pediatric clinical decision support tool intended for use only by professional health care providers and emergency personnel for informational and educational purposes. Each module provides users with a step-by-step interactive clinical decision support process, including reference material and/or contextually relevant information based on evidence-based practice and expert opinion routinely used in clinical practice to assist in management of various acute illnesses in children.
For health care providers seeking to request a consult from Children’s Mercy, PedsGuide includes a quick-call feature to contact emergency medicine physicians or the Children’s Mercy Emergency Medical Transport Team.
From the PedsMrkt Community
Looking for beta users- parents of children with T1D
PedsMrkt member, Adhera Health, is looking for beta testers. Adhera is developing a family-centered pediatric chronic condition management product for parents of children with T1D. If you know anyone who might want to join their beta program, you can learn more on their website or join the conversation in the PedsMrkt Community.
Operational Innovations
Must-have Digital Technologies for Health Systems
According to C-Suite leaders, innovative health systems in 2025 need to leverage digital technologies such as AI, robotic process automation, and low-cost wearables to improve patient care, enhance efficiency, and ensure robust cybersecurity. Learn more about the 8 must-have digital technologies in the Becker's Healthcare article.
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The PedsMrkt Community Will Help You Make Connections That Matter
Our objective is to connect pediatric healthcare professionals, enabling them to learn, solve problems, and share best practices. By doing so, we can improve outcomes and experiences for kids.
- Participate in conversations about needs and challenges: "How did you tackle this issue/requirement?"
- Provide feedback to pediatric startups: "Have you thought about infection control for your product? How would this work?"
- Swap best practices: "We recently rolled out a new program at our hospital that I thought I would share."
- Share expertise and useful resources: "Check out this new study."
- Move existing listserv conversations over to improve communication: Share and save links/videos and search or reference past posts.
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*Please note that membership in this community is open only to healthcare professionals who have an NPI number and to PedsMrkt MrktPlace Members.
March
2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference
March 3-6, 2025
Details: Get ready to immerse yourself in the epicenter of healthcare innovation at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas! HIMSS25 is a healthcare conference where industry leaders meet to explore health equity, AI, data governance, workforce challenges, digital health transformation, interoperability, cybersecurity, process analysis, and cutting-edge health IT.
Where: Las Vegas, NV
March 3-6, 2025
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April
PAS 2025
April 24-28, 2025
Details: Every year, the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting unites thousands of physicians, researchers, and health professionals worldwide to share research, discover new ideas, create career opportunities, form meaningful connections, and explore the best offerings in the pediatric research field.
Where: Honolulu, HI
April 24-28, 2025
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SPN 35th Annual Conference
April 30 - May 2, 2025
Details: The Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) Annual Conference offers chances to acquire new skills, cultivate relationships, and study patient-care practices. Attendees will be able to:
- Expand their professional contacts through collaboration with peers and experts in the pediatric nursing field.
- Explore effective methods to enhance patient experience, quality care, cost reduction, and support healthy work environments.
- Develop a professional development plan through networking and participating in educational sessions.
Where: Anaheim, CA
April 30 - May 2, 2025
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May
Reuters Events: Digital Health 2025
May 12-13, 2025
Details: Digital Health 2025 offers a distinctive learning opportunity for healthcare leaders seeking to advance their organizations and create a lasting impact in the industry. Success in the ever-changing healthcare landscape depends on utilizing cutting-edge technologies like advanced analytics, integrated telehealth platforms, and customizable remote monitoring systems.
Where: Nashville, TN
May 12-13, 2025
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September
AAP Experience National Conference & Exhibition 2025
September 26-30, 2025
Details: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference serves as a hub for the latest research and advancements in pediatric medicine currently reshaping child health care. Pediatric healthcare professionals will benefit from various expert-led educational sessions, discovering the latest solutions for providing optimal care for young patients.
Where: Denver, CO
September 26-30, 2025
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October
HLTH 2025
October 19-22, 2025
Details: HLTH 2025 is venturing into new possibilities, uniting 12,000+ leaders, executives, and visionaries crafting the future of healthcare. Attend HLTH to cultivate connections, gain insights into cutting-edge trends, advance your career, and propel your organization to success.
Where: Las Vegas, NV
October 19-22, 2025
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Reuters Events: Total Health 2025
October 28-29, 2025
Details: Total Health 2025 brings together healthcare leaders from providers, payers, pharma, and digital health to explore and collaborate on vital innovations in the U.S. Healthcare system. Obtain essential insights, connections, and a strategic action plan to advance your organization in healthcare.
Where: Chicago, IL
October 28-29, 2025
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