A Statewide Voluntary Movement Addressing the Shortage of Medical Supplies During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2021.306364 and PMC identifier 8589063.
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Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage of personal protective equipment compromised efficient patient care and provider safety. Volunteers from many different backgrounds worked to meet these demands. Additive manufacturing, laser cutting, and alternative supply chains were used to produce, test, and deliver essential equipment for health care workers and first responders. Distributed equipment included ear guards, face shields, and masks. Contingent designs were created for powered air-purifying respirator hoods, filtered air pumps, intubation shields, and N95 masks.
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
- Equipment and Supplies