3D Printed N-95 Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned

被引:10
作者
Spake, Carole S. L. [1 ,3 ]
Carruthers, Thomas N. [2 ]
Crozier, Joseph W. [1 ]
Kalliainen, Loree K. [1 ]
Bhatt, Reena A. [1 ]
Schmidt, Scott T. [1 ]
Woo, Albert S. [1 ]
机构
[1] Brown Univ, Div Plast Surg, Warren Alpert Med Sch, Providence, RI 02902 USA
[2] Brown Univ, Div Vasc Surg, Warren Alpert Med Sch, Providence, RI 02902 USA
[3] Brown Univ, Box G-9999,34 Olive St, Providence, RI 02902 USA
关键词
Fused deposition modeling (FDM); Additive manufacturing; Personal protective equipment (PPE); Computer Aided Design (CAD); DESIGN;
D O I
10.1007/s10439-021-02859-z
中图分类号
R318 [生物医学工程];
学科分类号
0831 ;
摘要
Early in 2020, the pandemic resulted in an enormous demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), which consists of face masks, face shields, respirators, and gowns. At our institution, at the request of hospital administration, the Lifespan 3D Printing Laboratory spearheaded an initiative to produce reusable N95 masks for use in the hospital setting. Through this article, we seek to detail our experience designing and 3D printing an N95 mask, highlighting the most important lessons learned throughout the process. Foremost among these, we were successful in producing a non-commercial N95 alternative mask which could be used in an era when N95 materials were extremely limited in supply. We identified five key lessons related to design software, 3D printed material airtightness, breathability and humidity dispersal, and ability for communication. By sharing our experience and the most valuable lessons we learned through this process, we hope to provide a helpful foundation for future 3D-printed N95 endeavors.
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页码:3666 / 3675
页数:10
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