Design of 3D Printing Thermo-Sensored Medical Gear in Detecting COVID-19 Symptoms
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Abstract
Shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a need to provide protective equipment to the medical facilities whose supplies were threatened to be depleted. Just like many countries in Europe, Montenegro responded to the need for medical equipment by using the advantages of 3D printers while establishing a state network of production hubs, ensuring closed connectivity, communication, and the mutual fulfilment of personal protective equipment (PPE) demands whenever and wherever required. With the second wave of the pandemic, Montenegro rose to second place in the world with the number of coronavirus cases, which also led to an increasing number of infected medical staff. Since fever is a frequent symptom of SA+RS-CoV2 infection, a type of innovative 3D-printed thermo-sensored medical gear has been designed and tested in hospital conditions. This medical gear shaped like a bracelet, which changes color in the presence of high human body temperatures, proves to be efficient and easy to use for medical staff as well as patients.
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OpenAlex topics: Infrared Thermography in Medicine · 3D Printing in Biomedical Research · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
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Affiliations
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Montenegro, Dzordza Vasingtona bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
3D Innovation and Research Startup Center—3Dexperts, Sonnentalstrasse 8, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Management, University Union Nikola Tesla, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Clinical Centre of Montenegro, Ljubljanska bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Krusevac bb, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Science and Technology Park Montenegro, Bulevar Mihaila Lalica, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Funding
Ministry of Science in Montenegro
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