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BS 6151:1992

Superseded
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Specification for breathing tubes for use with anaesthetic apparatus and ventilators
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-11-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1992

Committees responsible
National foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Design
5 Dimensions
6 Resistance to flow
7 Means of connection
8 Occlusion
9 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
10 Electrical conductivity
11 Marking
Annexes
A Test methods
B Recommendations for materials
Figure
A.1 Apparatus for measuring resistance to air flow

Requirements for breathing tubes for use with anaesthetic apparatus, most ventilators, humidifiers and nebulizers. Applies to breathing tubes and Y-pieces supplied ready assembled or as components for assembly.

Committee
CH/121/5
DevelopmentNote
BS DRAFT 96/561036 DC REFERS TO A REVISION
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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ISO 2882:1979 Rubber, vulcanized — Antistatic and conductive products for hospital use — Electrical resistance limits
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