Rapid development and production of personal protection elements to control the spread of COVID-19 infection for medical personnel in Valle del Cauca

We are going to improve with 3D printing at least 3 prototypes of respiratory protection elements, according to the needs of medical and assistance personnel. The elements will be validated with performance and microbiological tests. We will produce at least 23,500 items and distribute them to the medical assistance personnel of Valle de Cauca, especially for health centers in towns and rural areas. The development and production protocols will be registered. The risk of contagion for health personnel who interact with COVID-19 patients will be reduced, protecting professionals also protects the general population. On the other hand, the infrastructure and response capacity of the country is strengthened in the face of future crises, the quality control of this type of products is improved, as well as the development of more and future science and technology with innovation.