Abstract / scope
Is to be used in conjunction with IEC 601-1:1988. Specifies relevant requirements (general requirements, environmental conditions, protection against electric shock hazards, protection against excessive temperatures and other safety hazards, accuracy of operating data and protection against hazardous output, constructional requirements, additional requirements) for lung ventilators, excluding ventilators primarily intended for anaesthesia, home care, transport, and other devices such as jet and high-frequency ventilators. The requirements of this standard take precedence over those of IEC 601-1.