Introducing the Emily's Care Nourish Test System
Revolutionizing NICU Nutrition
At Lactation Lab, we understand that the nutritional needs of preterm and low-birth-weight infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are unique and critical. Ensuring these infants receive optimal nutrition can significantly impact their growth, development, and long-term health outcomes. That's why we've developed the Emily's Care Nourish Test System.
- FDA Breakthrough Designation received 2022.
- FDA approved in May 2024 as point-of-care device that provides real-time, accurate macronutrient analysis of human milk, enabling targeted fortification tailored to each infant's needs.
Why the Emily's Care Nourish Test System?
- Optimized Nutrition for Preterm Infants: The macronutrient content of human milk varies significantly, making standardized fortification practices inadequate for many preterm infants. The Emily's Care Nourish Test System allows you to measure the specific protein, fat, and lactose content of each milk sample, ensuring that fortification is tailored to meet the exact nutritional needs of each infant.
- Life-Saving Impact in the NICU: Proper nutrition in the first few weeks of life is crucial for preterm infants, influencing brain development, reducing morbidity, and improving overall outcomes. Targeted fortification, made possible by our device, has been shown to enhance growth and reduce the incidence of severe conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
- Ease of Use: Our test system is designed with the healthcare professional in mind. It requires no specialized training, uses a small 30µl milk sample, and delivers results in just 3 minutes. The device seamlessly integrates into your existing NICU workflow, making it easier than ever to provide personalized nutritional care.
- Our device uses chemical properties to measure human milk.
- Test Strip has three reagent pads: Protein, Fat (Triglycerides) and Lactose
- Our Technology only measures free lactose in human milk (not HMO’s). Together all 3 macronutrients determine caloric value.
How It Works
- Simple Sample Collection: Collect a small 30µl sample of human milk using our easy-to-use test strip.
- Rapid Analysis: Insert the test strip into the Emily's Care Nourish Test System. Within 3 minutes, the system provides an accurate analysis of the milk’s macronutrient content, including protein, fat, and lactose levels.
- Targeted Fortification: Use the real-time data to adjust fortification protocols, ensuring each infant receives the precise nutrition they need for optimal growth and development.
Key Benefits for Healthcare Professionals:
- Improved Outcomes: Targeted fortification based on real-time data leads to better growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes for preterm infants.
- Efficiency in Care: The Emily's Care Nourish Test System reduces the time required to assess and adjust nutritional plans, allowing you to focus more on patient care.
- Cost-Effective: By improving health outcomes and reducing the length of hospital stays, the system can lead to significant cost savings for healthcare facilities.
- No Maintenance Required: The device is maintenance-free, with no need for calibration or routine servicing, making it a practical choice for busy NICU settings.