First Breaths – Neonatal CPAP Mask Design

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*Project*	First Breaths – Neonatal CPAP Mask Design
*CETL Staff*	Gary Wisser
*SME*
*College*	iSquad / College of Osteopathic Medicine
*Abstract/poster*
*Project Description*	After witnessing a need for noninvasive breathing support in preterm neonatal care, first-year medical students decided to use 3D printing to create prototypes of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) masks for babies born before the 37-week-term. Students have 3D scanned several face shapes and we will be designing, printing, and testing masks.
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