Rapid 3D printed PPE for healthcare workers [COVID-19]
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Rapid 3D printing of personalised protective equipment for healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients.
IRAS ID
283276
Contact name
Adam Stokes
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 4 months, 31 days
Research summary
COVID-19 is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through small droplets when an infected person coughs or exhales. Healthcare workers are at particular risk of infection due to frequent and high dose exposure. The ongoing global pandemic has highlighted the shortage and difficult procurement of personal protective equipment, particularly FFP2/3 masks, as a major weakness in preparedness to wide scale infectious crises. Clinically available 3D scanners can be repurposed to rapidly scan and generate customised facemasks within hospitals to WHO guidelines. These masks can be easily cleaned and reused, protecting workers between patients and reducing time off with the disease.
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