Abstract

The work developed by an interdisciplinary team of professionals from the Biobío region of Chile, in the context of a global health emergency caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is presented. The objective was to design, manufacture and distribute a facial barrier in response to the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the health sector. The periods of confinement resulted in difficulties in accessing essential PPE, due to transport logistics alterations and increased demand. To deliver solutions, the coordinated action of professionals, technological capabilities and available materials was essential. The methodology addresses stages of identification of needs for psychological and physical comfort of health personnel, based on their experience of using facial barriers; identification of