Side Effects/ Where can designers help doctors in ICU save lives? Professor Anil Patel (UCLH) talks about the missing gap in PPE design for critical care
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Professor Patel talks to me about the gaps in PPE. But rather than in supply and access, in the form of the kit itself.
Doctors like Patel have to undertake high viral load procedures, and there is a potential risk involved that is uncovered in this show.
One which the design community could address to help save our clinicians from infection.
[3 Mins] Different approaches to PPE :UK vs China
[04 Mins 30] Exposure of the side of the face and neck- The UK gap
[6 Mins 30] High aerosol generating procedures, and high viral load
[8 Mins] What is the evidence? China vs. UK on exposure
[10 Mins] The Design Challenge: What full coverage looks like
[15 Mins] Wear time and deign constraints
[17 Mins] Transmission risks
[19 Mins] Barriers to adoption
[21 Mins ] Specification: Waterproof, doffing and comfort
[22 Mins] Magic wand: What would you wish for?
Listen and act. A call to those such as Innovate UK , KTN, Nesta and RSA, how do we get this message to people who can design and resolve this gap, and fast?
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