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Protecting
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Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. For a group of Sunnybrook scientists that has meant thinking way outside the box.

With personal protective equipment (PPE), such as N95 masks, in limited supply worldwide, Sunnybrook scientists are modifying full-face snorkel masks to serve as an alternative form of PPE, should the need arise. And it’s all thanks to donor support for specialized equipment required to make the masks.

“This is an unprecedented time that is highlighting the need for innovative solutions to the challenges health-care workers are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Dr. Brian Courtney, a cardiologist, engineer and scientist at Sunnybrook.

Dr. Courtney and Sunnybrook interventional cardiologist fellow Dr. Brian Li are leading teams of engineers, entrepreneurs and physicians in developing and testing the snorkel mask alternative, as well as tie-back surgical masks that can be made in-house.

Keeping Sunnybrookers safe

To help nurses, doctors and other front-line health professionals combat COVID-19, Sunnybrook issued a plea to the community at the start of the pandemic to donate unused and unopened masks, gowns and eye protection to those who need it most.

Our community’s giving spirit was immediately apparent.

Already, over 650,000 pieces of protective gear have been donated to Sunnybrook, where it’s most needed. With a shortage of PPE across Ontario, Canada and the world, donations like these are both critically important and deeply appreciated.

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