Facing COVID-19 pandemic: development of custom-made face mask with rapid prototyping system.
J Infect Dev Ctries
; 15(1): 51-57, 2021 Jan 31.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1079733
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
COVID-19 is a global pandemic. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and close contact. Therefore, the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare professionals is essential. 3D printing technology could represent a valid option to ameliorate PPE shortages.METHODOLOGY:
Custom-made face mask were designed on the basis of facial scan and then 3D-printed. The whole protocol is executed with freeware software and only required a 3D printer. Six healthcare workers wore the device weekly thus expressing a judgment regarding quality of work, respiratory and skin comfort.RESULTS:
The estimated total cost of a single mask is approximately 5 USD. The virtual design of a complete mask lasted 68 minutes on average. Most healthcare workers rated comfort as very good.CONCLUSIONS:
Based on the encouraging results obtained, we can confidently confirm that custom-made masks are novel and useful devices that may be used in the fight against COVID-19.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Equipment Design
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Printing, Three-Dimensional
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COVID-19
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Masks
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Infect Dev Ctries
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jidc.13384
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