3D printing of face shields to meet the immediate need for PPE in an anesthesiology department during the COVID-19 pandemic

•Providers are at risk for contracting COVID-19 due to close patient contact.•Proper personal protective equipment use is critical to providing a safe environment.•Face shields are an alternative for enhancing protection given the shortage of N95.•We present the detailed protocol for printing 3D face shields in a timely manner.•This protocol is aimed to individuals with little to no 3D printing experience.