BS 7068:1989
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Specification for alternating pressure air mattresses
Hardcopy , PDF
English
30-06-1989
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
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