What is BS EN 60601-2-25 - Safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs about ?
BS EN 60601-2-25 is the 25th subpart of the second part of the multiple series that is applicable to medical electrical equipment.
BS EN 60601-2-25 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs as defined in 201.3.63 intended by themselves or as a part of an ME (medical electrical) system, for the production of ECG reports for diagnostic purposes, hereinafter referred to as ME equipment.
Note: Not included within the scope of BS EN 60601-2-25 are:
- The part of ME equipment that provides vector cardiographic loops
- Ambulatory electrocardiographic ME equipment covered by IEC 60601-2-47 were not intended for obtaining ECG reports for diagnostic purposes
- Cardiac monitors covered by IEC 60601-2-27 were not intended for obtaining ECG reports for diagnostic purposes
Who is BS EN 60601-2-25 - Safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs for ?
BS EN 60601-2-25 on electrocardiographs is useful for:
- Doctors 
- Manufacturers of electrocardiographs
- Healthcare facilities 
- Radiotherapy laboratories 
- Healthcare professionals 
Why should you use BS EN 60601-2-25 - Safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs ?
Electrocardiograph ME equipment is equipment and associated lead wires and electrodes intended for the production of ECG reports for diagnostic purposes.
BS EN 60601-2-25 provides requirements specifications that are intended to cover the majority of environmental conditions likely to be encountered in practical use.
Overall, BS EN 60601-2-25 helps you to establish particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs and for acquiring an electrocardiogram from a patient.
