COVID-19 - PPE solutions

COVID-19 - PPE solutions - open-source assistive technology prototype by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) community

About this project

This design was created by Ken Lord aka Suraky. This design has undergone review in a clinical setting and is recommended by the NIH when fabricated as instructed. For further information please see the Resources section below.

The challenge

Due to the global pandemic, the supply of face masks is extremely limited and not available to those who need them most. Moreover, the regular masks lifecycle is estimated at 8 hours whereas the virus can live up to 72 hours. An even greater danger that conventional masks present is that at the end of the day we would have a high viral/bacterial load trapped within millimeters of our nose and mouth, further exposing ourselves to these dangerous microbes.

Who it helps

Medical staff, first responders, police, and others on the front lines of combatting COVID-19 are in dire need of protective gear that will allow them to keep safe and healthy so that they keep treating patients, emergencies and maintain the public order.

How it works

For the designer's page please click here here .

For NIH review of the product please click here .

Project details

The build files for COVID-19 - PPE solutions are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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