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Nasal CPAP template Processing sketch

A project log for Individualised nasal CPAP cannula for preterm kids

Preterm infants come in lots of different sizes. Nasal CPAP cannula come in few sizes. Read on to see if we can 3D print a solution.

ben-hartmannBen Hartmann 08/17/2015 at 07:550 Comments

As we have no prior programming experience (and have rarely used a soldering iron in anger) we decided that rather then jumping straight to the 3D facial scan we should maybe try to develop a simple, but customisable model of a conventional nasal CPAP cannula.

The little guy below is a commercially available device - costs about AU$30-40 each by the way!!! (another reason for this project - and our commitment to open source it - can't hurt disrupting the medical device market now can it??)

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