COVID-19: Rapid prototyping and production of face shields via flat, laser-cut, and 3D-printed models.

ABSTRACT: The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has become essential to reduce the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as it prevents the direct contact of body fluid aerosols expelled from carriers. However, many countries have reported critical supply shortages due to the spike in demand during the outbreak in 2020. One potential solution to ease pressure on conventional supply chains is the local fabrication of PPE, particularly face shields, due to their simplistic design. The purpose of this paper is to provide a research protocol and cost implications for the rapid development and manufacturing of face shields by individuals or companies with minimal equipment and materials. This article describes a best practice case study in which the establishment of a local manufac

SUBMITTER: O'Connor S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9116053 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature