ArticleHardwareX2020
Conversion of self-contained breathing apparatus mask to open source powered air-purifying particulate respirator for fire fighter COVID-19 response.
Article in HardwareX, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Open-Source Hardware May Address the Shortage in Medical Devices for Patients with Low-Income and Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Low-Resource Countries.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Review
- Fabrication of a highly protective 3D-printed mask and evaluation of its viral filtration efficiency using a human head mannequin.HardwareX · 2022Article
- Overcoming supply disruptions during pandemics by utilizing found hardware for open source gentle ventilation.HardwareX · 2022Article
- An open-source powered and ergonomic personal protective respirator for frontline COVID-19 response.HardwareX · 2021Article
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- An overview of filtration efficiency through the masks: Mechanisms of the aerosols penetration.Bioactive materials · 2021Review
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
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2 authors.
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Abstract
To assist firefighters and other first responders to use their existing equipment for respiration during the COVID-19 pandemic without using single-use, low-supply, masks, this study outlines an open source kit to convert a 3M-manufactured Scott Safety self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) into a powered air-purifying particulate respirator (PAPR). The open source PAPR can be fabricated with a low-cost 3-D printer and widely available components for less than $150, replacing commercial conversion kits saving 85% or full-fledged proprietary PAPRs saving over 90%. The parametric designs allow for adaptation to other core components and can be custom fit specifically to fire-fighter equipment, including their suspenders. The open source PAPR has controllable air flow and its design enables breathing even if the fan is disconnected or if the battery dies. The open source PAPR was tested for air flow as a function of battery life and was found to meet NIOSH air flow requirements for 4 h, which is 300% over expected regular use.
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