Overview

This standard specifies minimum requirements for the design and performance of stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances for the treatment and transportation of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment. This standard with the special title "General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment" contains specifications for: main stretcher - undercarriage, chair stretcher, stretcher mattress, carry sling, scoop stretcher, vacuum mattress and pump, long spinal board, foldable transfer chair and non-foldable transfer chair. This standard is a part of the DIN EN 1865 standard series which will consist of the following parts in the future: - Part 1: Specification for general stretcher systems and patient handling equipment - Part 2: Power assisted stretchers - Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher - Part 4: Mechanical assisted transfer chair - Part 5: Stretcher support. This standard is closely linked to DIN EN 1789 "Medical vehicles and their equipment - Road ambulances".

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Responsible national committee

NA 176-07-01 AA - Ambulances and its medical and technical equipment  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 239/WG 1 - Medical vehicles and their equipment - Stretchers and other patient handling equipment