Re: [DIYbio] DIYbio against Ebola!

There seems to be a big disconnect between the solutions being proposed here and what is viable/needed on the ground. Much of the discussion has been focused on improving isolation suits. Although occasionally shown in the media as I understand it these are not what is typically used in the epidemic area. [...] 

They aren't needed so more efficient solutions are used. Wearing multiple layers, gloves, apron, face mask etc is still very hot though.

Cooling the healthcare worker may still be beneficial but it would probably need to be something like the cooling vests bikers sometimes use rather than an air conditioning system.

This page summarizes the key aspects for how ebola patients should be managed - http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/infection-prevention-and-control-recommendations.html

Some more details on the PPE being used - http://www.who.int/features/2014/ebola-liberia/en/

This video gives a good overview of the situation on the ground - http://videocast.nih.gov/launch.asp?18628