BS 7068:1989
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Specification for alternating pressure air mattresses
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English
30-06-1989
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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Classification
4. Materials and construction
5. Operation
6. Instruction for use
7. Marking
Appendices
A. Conversion of interface and ischaemic pressure in
mmHg to kPa
B. Recommended information for inclusion in the
instruction manual
C. Determination of interface pressure on alternating
pressure air mattresses
D. Test body
E. Durability test
Tables
1. Performance requirements for air cell and protective
covering materials
2. Conversion of mmHg to kPa
Figures
1. Typical alternating pressure air mattresses
2. Indenter (see C.2.3) and block
3. Interface pressure measuring equipment
4. Indenter position on APAM pad
5. Location of the test body
Materials, construction and operation of two types of mattress.
| Committee |
CH/100
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 85/35146 DC (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
16
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This British Standard specifies materials, construction and operation requirements for unheated alternating pressure air mattresses (APAM), manufactured from pre formed sheet material, for use in health care premises and in the home. Two grades of APAM, gradeA and gradeB, are specified, differing only in the breaking strength of the mattress material.
The alternating pressure air mattresses specified in this standard are suitable for use with adult patients of mass not exceeding 95kg, and are suitable for use with mattresses complying with BS5223 : Parts 1 and 2 and with bedsteads complying with BS4886.
NOTE. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
| BS 5223-2:1979 | Specification for hospital bedding Flexible polyurethane foam mattresses |
| BS 5724-1(1989) : 1989 AMD 6715 | MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY |
| BS 3424-5:1982 | Testing coated fabrics Methods 7A, 7B and 7C. Methods for determination of tear strength |
| BS 3424-4:1982 | Testing coated fabrics Method 6. Method for determination of breaking strength and elongation at break |
| BS 5223-4:1976 | Specification for hospital bedding Mattress covers of polyurethane coated nylon |
| BS 3424-7:1982 | Testing coated fabrics Method 9. Method for determination of coating adhesion strength |
| BS 4886:1988 | Specification for hospital bedsteads |
| BS 3424-9:1984 | Testing coated fabrics Methods 11A, 11B, 11C and 11D. Methods for determination of resistance to damage by flexing |
| BS 3424:1973 | Methods of test for coated fabrics |
| BS 3424-11:1982 | Testing coated fabrics Method 13. Method for determination of resistance to blocking |
| BS 5223-1:1975 | Specification for hospital bedding Adult size spring interior mattresses |
| BS 3424-6:1982 | Testing coated fabrics Method 8B. Hydraulic method for determination of bursting strength |
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