Article3D printing in medicine2020
Optimization of community-led 3D printing for the production of protective face shields.
Article in 3D printing in medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Customized protective visors enabled by closed loop controlled 4D printing.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- 3D Printing in Eye Care.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2021Review
- 3D-Printed Personal Protective Face Shields During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey of Canadian Frontline Workers.Cureus · 2021Article
- Evaluation of 3D-printer settings for producing personal protective equipment.Journal of 3D printing in medicine · 2021Article
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundAs the healthcare system faced an acute shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of 3D printing technologies became an innovative method of increasing production capacity to meet this acute need. Due to the emergence of a large number of 3D printed face shield designs and community-led PPE printing initiatives, this case study examines the methods and design best optimized for community printers who may not have the resources or experience to conduct such a thorough analysis. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the optimization of the production of 3D printed face shields by community 3D printers, as part of an initiative aimed at producing PPE for healthcare workers. The face shield frames were manufactured using the 3DVerkstan design and were coupled with an acetate sheet to assemble a complete face shield. Rigorous quality assurance and decontamination protocols ensured community-printed PPE was satisfactory for healthcare use.
conclusionAdditive manufacturing is a promising method of producing adequate face shields for frontline health workers because of its versatility and quick up-start time. The optimization of stacking and sanitization protocols allowed 3D printing to feasibly supplement formal public health responses in the face of a global pandemic.
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