How can you help? [ edit | edit source ]
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Edit and expand an existing literature review by adding sources. See MOST literature reviews for reference. -
Creating new literature reviews for open source projects. -
We need a process for peer-reviewing DIY projects for PPE. -
At least one third of the global population [1] is currently under one or more forms of restriction in relation to COVID-19 W . Help us devise a list of appropriate technology resources for people in isolation to solve basic survival problems with the use of appropriate technology. -
Help us search on Appropedia, for solutions to ensure a decent quality of life for the world population after the pandemic subdues .
Information resources [ edit | edit source ]
Previous thoughts on pandemics [ edit | edit source ]
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Influenza pandemic , written almost 10 years ago, focused on severe scenarios, which according to scientists and planners are and will remain possible. -
PandemicOSAT is an essay (based on Ebola ), composed by User:LucasG , with a focus on the design of appropriate technology for use during a pandemic or in preparation for it. For a more recent essay of his, see My Ideal Panflu .
Fab labs [ edit | edit source ]
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Collaborative COVID-19 initiatives is a list maintained by members of the worldwide fab lab network. -
Estrategias de FABLAT ante pandemia COVID-19 is a list of resources developed by the Latin American Fab Lab Network.
Technology research and development [ edit | edit source ]
Literature reviews and evaluation criteria [ edit | edit source ]
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A review of open source ventilators for COVID-19 and future pandemics is a relevant Pearce publication . -
Face mask reviews and DIY masks , are both pages dedicated to literary reviews about the fabrication, and use of, face masks.
PPE and medical equipment [ edit | edit source ]
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PPE is Protective Personal Equipment: masks, hoods, etc. -
More better PPE provides the RIP framework (which should be relocated), criteria for classifying PPE -
MTU 3-D printing PPE , provides a list of some of the medical equipment being produced at Michigan Tech, through the use of 3D–printers. -
Open source ventilator , is documenting the process of open source ventilator development at MTU . -
Tools for Fabric Mask Makers , is documenting tools that can be used for sewing fabric face masks, including creating printable templates for DIY tools. -
PandemicOSAT is a generic page, not just for PPE, about how to find niche products for development.
Non-medical technology [ edit | edit source ]
Prevention [ edit | edit source ]
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Handwashing , is an article (stub), for the technologies and other needs, for proper and effective hand hygiene . -
Tecnologia apropiada para lavado de manos (in Spanish), is a project by students of ESEN in El Salvador, dedicated to the designing of low-cost, hand–washing stations. -
DIY hand sanitizer has a simple recipe for hand sanitizer. Alternatively, Ethanol-based hand sanitizer provides a potato-based recipe, for use by citizens in areas where access to, or availability of, a thickening agent cannot be obtained. -
A Spanish–language resource, in regards to preventive OSAT , is available at Recursos sobre prevencion del COVID-19 .
Disaster response [ edit | edit source ]
After the crisis [ edit | edit source ]
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We are in the process of developing a list of OSAT resources, that may assist in alleviating any negative after-effects on survival and livelihood, once the most-devastating wave of the pandemic, has subsided. To review and contribute to this resource, See : Appropriate technology resources for COVID-19 crisis .