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About Us
SMöLTAP is an innovative positioning cradle that secures infants in a consistent position for a lumbar puncture/spinal tap.
Various departments use SMöLTAP including ED/ER, PICU, NICU, Cancer Centers, IR, OR and Epilepsy Centers.
SMöLTAP helps to redirect the care team’s focus from hold dependency to tap accuracy. Our positioning cradle helps to improve the tap procedure by making the process more consistent and replicable.
Looking beyond the device, the SMöLTAP cradle completely restructures the experience of infant spinal taps for a safer, more accurate, and more replicable process. This reimagined spinal tap experience directly impacts the economics of pediatric care teams and hospitals.
Our Innovation Story
SMöLTAP's mission is to increase the likelihood of a successful first-time lumbar puncture while reducing stress and staffing needs.
The existing standard of care for infant spinal tap procedures is to utilize an expert team to physically position the infant and perform the lumbar puncture. Even under ideal conditions, 25% or higher, lumbar punctures are unsuccessful; often leading to hospitalization due to diagnostic ambiguity.
After an incredibly frustrating tap, an AHA! moment struck for Dr. Alverson and Dr. D'Cruz. Brian, a nationally recognized Hospitalist and Ravi, an ex-architect turned Doctor, teamed up to solve the multiple challenges and stressors inherent in Infant Spinal Taps.
Innovation & Research Highlights
Redefining the Standard of Care
Looking beyond just the device, the SMöLTAP cradle restructures the experience of infant spinal taps for a safer, more accurate, and more replicable process. This reimagined spinal tap experience directly impacts the economics of pediatric care teams and hospitals.
SMöLTAP Positioning
The SMöLTAP molded cradle configures the child in a natural, upright, forward-leaning position and ensures that the spine is in an ideal orientation for a successful procedure. The infant’s face peers through an opening, where a sugar-dipped pacifier can be offered along with the calming presence of a nurse or parent.
SMöLTAP in Your Department
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.
