Thread by @michael_hoerger

Kids <2 yrs old can’t mask.
Kids <6 months can’t vax.

Many parents are using strollers w/rain covers to try to get some protection during essential activities.

Does adding a #PAPR or #HEPA device help?

I tried 6 models:

#PAPRbuggy #HEPAbuggy
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First off, thanks @RealSexyCyborg for the original design. Thanks to @ccwake1, @gjmf, @drgregkelly for ideas too. Happy to acknowledge!

My goal was to test 6 models & help relate them to non-engineers.

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The PAPR & HEPA buggies I tested had an estimated 57-951 air changes per hour (ACH) in these TINY spaces. The worst design had about 3x the air cleaning of an OR.

You can make a #PAPRbuggy that’s super discrete for about $110 more than an existing stroller & rain cover.

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With even a cheapo ($55) HEPA, you can make a relatively discrete #HEPAbuggy w/good air cleaning (see Figure A1.5 in preprint).

BUT, I also tested some power models. This one runs at an estimated 900+ ACH, or about 60x the minimum rate of an OR. 😎 Vroom vroom.

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Want to learn more about a #PAPRbuggy or #HEPAbuggy?

See the preprint:
🔸 Figure A1: Design ideas
🔸 Tables 1 & A4: Estimated specs
🔸 Table A3: Parts & supplies w/links
🔸 Tables A1-A2: Help w/any calculations

engrxiv.org/preprint/view/…

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If you are a COVID-cautious parent, be forearmed that trolls will troll.

Sticks & stones. I knight you a #PublicHealth ambassador. Stand tall. Your work is needed.

Check out Table A5 for what to expect (final page).
engrxiv.org/preprint/view/…

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If you’re a #COVID-cautious #parent, I also hope you’ll read the 1st paragraph of this paper (pg. 3).

✅ You’re doing the right thing
✅ You’re smart
✅ Feel validated
✅ Reference #7 is absolutely damning
✅ Kids deserve a better world

engrxiv.org/preprint/view/…

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H/t 🎩to @sri_srikrishna for the #CorsiRosenthalBox article that inspired my write up.
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Thanks also to @JimRosenthal4, @CorsIAQ, @joeyfox85, and others for teaching about air cleaning

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I posted Naomi’s original design, but also check out Greg’s "Pram-PAPR." He’s got a different air filter & older child.

Mine are baby twins, so I’ve got some different models in the paper & will test out more double strollers down the line too.

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Thank you for your advocacy - @MamaWeasleyy, @PTF_org, @Annalisa840917, @mir_ocall, @maskupmama, #ImmunizeUnder5s #covidkids

Please share the #PAPRbuggy & #HEPAbuggy with families of young children!

If I have to 🔒 my account, send the link:
engrxiv.org/preprint/view/…

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