CPAP Mask Applicator
The challenge
Mary has sleep apnoea and needs a CPAP mask at night to help keep her airways open. Mary was born with foreshortened limbs due to the pregnancy drug, thalidomide. Because of this she can't independently apply her CPAP mask.
Who it helps
Mary has been involved with TOM: Melbourne since 2019, as a Need-Knower, Ambassador and Disability Awareness Educator. Mary is also a highly qualified social worker, counsellor and sits on the board of Footscray Community Arts.
How it works
Mary is able to hook the head strap of the mask with the hook end of the stick and then manipulate the stick via a handle pull the strap over her head. She can then remove the mask via a similar process.
A CPAP application stick that allows Mary to hook the mask over her head and remove it again.
Tools needed
Heavy duty gloves
Protective glasses
PC or MAC I7 +
Fusion 360
Prusa slicer
Measurement tool
Wood Filing Tool
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Concept
- Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
- Team: Mary
- Category: Daily Living
- 1 downloads
The build files for CPAP Mask Applicator are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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