BS EN ISO 10651-4:2009 - Page 2

BS EN ISO 10651-4:2009 Lung ventilators . Particular requirements for operator-powered resuscitators

BS EN ISO 10651-4 is the European standard that specifies requirements for operator-powered resuscitators intended for use with all age groups and which are portable and intended to provide lung ventilation to individuals whose breathing is inadequate. Operator-powered resuscitators for infants and children are designated according to body mass range and approximate age equivalent.

Electrically- and gas-powered resuscitators are not covered by BS EN ISO 10651-4.

Contents of BS EN ISO 10651-4 include:

• Foreword
• Scope
• Normative references
• Terms and definitions
• Connectors
• Operational requirements
• Ventilatory requirements
• Storage and operating conditions
• Requirements for resuscitator, or parts, supplied sterile
• Marking
• Information to be provided by the manufacturer in operating and maintenance instructions
• Test methods
• Rationale
• Bibliography

ISO 10651 consists of the following parts, under the general title Lung ventilators:

• Part 1: Requirements
• Part 2: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Home care ventilators for ventilator-dependent patients
• Part 3: Particular requirements for emergency and transport ventilators
• Part 4: Particular requirements for operator-powered resuscitators
• Part 5: Lung ventilators for medical use. Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Gas-powered emergency resuscitators
• Part 6: Lung ventilators for medical use. Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Home-care ventilatory support devices