I.S. ISO 5369:1987

0 Introduction
1 Scope and field of application
2 References
Section one: Breathing machines - General
3 Classification and definitions of types of
   breathing machines
Section two: Lung ventilators
4 Definitions related to the performance of lung
   ventilators
5 Lung ventilator characteristics
6 Test lung and method for testing performance of
   lung ventilators
7 Power sources
8 Accuracy of controls, indications and pressure-relief
   valves
9 Spirometer and other devices for indication of
   ventilator function
10 characteristics of delivered gas
11 Expiratory resistance
12 Internal compliance of apparatus
13 Fittings connecting the adult ventilator, patient
   and the spirometer
14 Alarms
15 Humidifiers
16 Methods of cleaning, designation or sterilization
17 Electrical safety requirements
18 Information to be provided by the manufacturer
19 Marking
20 Bibliography
Annex A - Test methods
Annex B - Peak airway pressures developed by constant flow
          generators in tests
Annex C - Respiratory data on normal children compiled from
          available literature

Describes basic requirements for lung ventilators for medical use. Section one defines the main classes of breathing machines used in medical practice and indicates how these may be further subdivided according to their mode of action. Section two gives definitions of the terms used in the field of lung ventilators designed for adult, paediatric and neonatal patients.