Abstract:BackgroundCOVID-19 infection has put enormous pressure on the healthcare systems worldwide and especially on Intensive Care Units (ICUs). In this particular situation, a modified snorkeling mask into a mask for non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV), with the help of 3D printers, has been proposed for clinical use. We designed a bench study to compare a Helmet (H), a Full face mask (RFF) and a modified full face snorkeling mask (MFF) for delivering nCPAP and… Show more
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