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DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
Project
Assistive products for tissue integrity when lying down - Part 8: Pressure redistribution
Abstract
This document characterizes the ability of an APTI to redistribute the pressure to support the user load during periods of lying down. This document applies to active and reactive products. It covers standard methods of testing, reporting results and the clinical relevance of these results. NOTE Pressure redistribution is recognized as a critical factor in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries.
Begin
2022-12-23
WI
00293090
Planned document number
prEN ISO 20342-8
Responsible national committee
DKE/UK 812.9 - Patientenlagerungseinrichtungen
