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  • CSA Z168.3 : 1997

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    ANAESTHETIC MACHINES FOR MEDICAL USE

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  10-10-2016

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2010

    Publisher:  Canadian Standards Association

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    Technical Committee on Anaesthetic Equipment and
    Respiratory Technology
    Preface
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions and Reference Publications
       2.1 Definitions
       2.2 Reference Publications
    3 General Requirements
       3.1 Relevant Standards
       3.2 General Design Requirements
       3.3 Hypoxic Mixture Protection and Oxygen Analyser
    4 Pipeline Inlet and Power Outlet Connections
       4.1 General
       4.2 Fittings
       4.3 Filters
       4.4 Check Valves
       4.5 Outlet Connections
    5 Medical Gas Cylinder Inlet Connections
       5.1 General
       5.2 Connection
       5.3 Marking
       5.4 Two or More Connections
    6 Pressure-Indicating Devices
       6.1 General
       6.2 Cylinder Pressure Gauges
       6.3 Pipeline Pressure Gauges
       6.4 Pressure Units
    7 Flow Control System
       7.1 General
       7.2 Detailed Requirements for Flowmeters
       7.3 Detailed Requirements for Flow Control Systems
    8 Pressure Regulators
       8.1 General
       8.2 Detailed Requirements
    9 Piping System (Anaesthetic Machine)
       9.1 Pressure
       9.2 Leakage Between Inlets and Flow Control Valves
       9.3 Leakage Between Flow Control Valves and Outlets
       9.4 Labelling of Pipework
       9.5 Assembly and Connection
       9.6 Compatibility
    10 Flow Control Valves
       10.1 General
       10.2 Detailed Requirements
    11 Oxygen Flush Valves
       11.1 General
       11.2 Detailed Requirements
    12 Vaporizer Systems
       12.1 Fitting of Vaporizers
       12.2 General Requirements - Filling Mechanism and
             Overfill Protection
       12.3 Concentration-Calibrated Vaporizer Systems
    13 Common Gas Outlet of the Machine
       13.1 General
       13.2 Supporting Structure
       13.3 Standard Load-Bearing Connectors
    14 Oxygen Supply Failure Precautions
       14.1 General
       14.2 Alarm Requirements
       14.3 Protection Device
       14.4 Shut-Off
       14.5 Pneumatically Powered Alarms
    15 Test Methods
       15.1 Equipment and Supplies
       15.2 Test Conditions
       15.3 General Requirements
       15.4 Pipeline Inlet and Power Outlet Connections
       15.5 Medical Gas Cylinder Inlet Connections
       15.6 Pressure Gauges - Visual Inspection
       15.7 Flowmeters - Visual Inspection
       15.8 Pressure Regulators
       15.9 Piping System
       15.10 Flow Control Valves
       15.11 Oxygen Flush Valves
       15.12 Vaporizer Systems
       15.13 Common Gas Outlet
       15.14 Oxygen Supply Failure Precautions
    Tables
    Figures
    Appendices
    A - Materials
    B - Derivation of Formula for Supply-Switching Leakage
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    Outlines basic safety and performance requirements for anaesthetic machines (and their components) for use with humans. The requirements are intended to enhance patient safety.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Canadian Standards Association
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    CSA Z441 : 1988 TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS USED IN CSA HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
    CSA Z305.2 : 0 LOW-PRESSURE CONNECTING ASSEMBLIES FOR MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM
    CSA Z305.1 : 0 NONFLAMMABLE MEDICAL GAS PIPING SYSTEMS
    CSA Z305.3 : 0 PRESSURE REGULATORS, GAUGES AND FLOW-METERING DEVICES FOR MEDICAL GASES

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    CSA Z305.2 : 0 LOW-PRESSURE CONNECTING ASSEMBLIES FOR MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM
    CSA Z305.3 : 0 PRESSURE REGULATORS, GAUGES AND FLOW-METERING DEVICES FOR MEDICAL GASES
    CGA V 1 : 2013 STANDARD FOR COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND INLET CONNECTIONS
    ISO 9703-1:1992 Anaesthesia and respiratory care alarm signals Part 1: Visual alarm signals
    C22.1-15 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (23rd Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations
    CGSB 24.2 : M86 IDENTIFICATION OF MEDICAL GAS CONTAINERS, PIPELINES AND VALVES
    CSA Z168.5.1 : 1997 ANAESTHESIA VENTILATORS
    ANSI S1.4 : 1983 SPECIFICATION FOR SOUND LEVEL METERS
    ISO 3746:2010 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane
    CGA V 5 : 2008(R2013) DIAMETER INDEX SAFETY SYSTEM (NON-INTERCHANGEABLE LOW PRESSURE CONNECTIONS FOR MEDICAL GAS APPLICATIONS)
    ISO 5358:1992 Anaesthetic machines for use with humans
    CSA Z305.1 : 0 NONFLAMMABLE MEDICAL GAS PIPING SYSTEMS
    ISO 9703-2:1994 Anaesthesia and respiratory care alarm signals — Part 2: Auditory alarm signals
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