SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015
(Main)Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment
Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment
This European Standard defines minimum requirements for the design and performance of stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances for the handling and carrying of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.
Krankentransportmittel im Krankenkraftwagen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Krankentragesysteme und Krankentransportmittel
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Mindestanforderungen an die Ausführung und Gebrauchstauglichkeit von Krankentragen und andere Krankentransportmittel fest, die in Krankenkraftwagen für die Behandlung und den Transport von Patienten verwendet werden. Es ist das Ziel, für die Sicherheit des Patienten zu sorgen und die körperliche Anstrengung des Personals, welches dieses Transportmittel bedient, möglichst gering zu halten.
Spécifications d'équipements pour le transport de patient dans les ambulances routières - Partie 1: Systèmes généraux de brancards et équipement pour le transport de patients
La présente norme européenne définit les exigences minimales requises en matière de conception et de
performances des brancards et autres équipements utilisés dans les ambulances pour le transport des
patients afin de réduire les efforts physiques des personnels utilisant ces équipements et d’assurer la sécurité
du patient.
Oprema za ravnanje s pacienti v reševalnih vozilih - 1. del: Splošni sistemi nosil in oprema za ravnanje s pacienti
Ta evropski standard določa minimalne zahteve za konstruiranje in zmogljivost nosil ter opreme za ravnanje s pacienti v reševalnih vozilih za ravnanje s pacienti in njihov prevoz. Njegov namen je zagotoviti varnost pacienta in čim bolj zmanjšati fizični napor osebja pri ravnanju s to opremo.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Aug-2015
- Technical Committee
- VAZ - Healthcare
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 23-Jun-2015
- Due Date
- 28-Aug-2015
- Completion Date
- 05-Aug-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 20-Apr-2022
Overview
EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015 is a European Standard published by CEN that sets minimum design and performance requirements for patient handling equipment used in road ambulances. Covering general stretcher systems and associated devices, the standard’s aim is to ensure patient safety and to minimize the physical effort required by ambulance staff. The original approval date was 2 July 2010 with Amendment 1 approved on 26 March 2015.
Key topics and technical requirements
This part of EN 1865 addresses essential functional and safety aspects for a wide range of ambulance patient-handling devices. Key technical topics include:
- Scope and definitions: Terms and normative references used across the document.
- Types of equipment covered: Main stretcher, chair stretcher, transfer mattress, carrying sheet, pick-up stretcher, vacuum mattress, long spinal board, foldable carrying chair, and other stretcher systems.
- Dimensions and mass: Minimum/maximum dimensional considerations and mass (weight) requirements for safe handling and vehicle fit.
- Loading capacity: Required rated loads and how equipment must perform under expected patient weights.
- Frame and construction: Strength, deformation limits, torsional resistance and locking/fixation systems to secure equipment in the ambulance.
- Lying/sitting surfaces: Material, deformation under load and compatibility with restraint systems.
- Restraint systems: Requirements for patient fastenings and securement to reduce movement during transport.
- Flammability and toxicity: Performance requirements related to burning behavior and toxic gases from materials.
- Wheels and mobility: Splaying, wheel performance and locking under operational conditions.
- Testing considerations: Performance tests for deformation, fixation, shrinkage (for mattresses), and durability.
Applications and who uses it
EN 1865-1 is used by:
- Manufacturers and designers of ambulance stretchers and patient-handling equipment (to design compliant products).
- Procurement teams and fleet managers (to specify purchase requirements and acceptance testing for ambulance equipment).
- Regulatory bodies and standards/quality managers (for conformity assessment and national transposition).
- Test laboratories (to develop test methods based on the standard’s performance requirements).
- Clinical safety officers and EMS trainers (to inform safe handling procedures and maintenance regimes).
Practical applications include product design validation, procurement specifications, in-service inspections, and risk assessments to reduce occupational load and enhance patient protection during road ambulance transport.
Related standards
This document is Part 1 of the EN 1865 series. Users should consult other parts of EN 1865 and applicable national regulations, ambulance vehicle standards and medical device guidance for complete compliance and integration into ambulance systems.
Keywords: EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015, patient handling equipment, road ambulances, stretcher systems, ambulance equipment, loading capacity, vacuum mattress, spinal board, restraint system, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment". This standard covers: This European Standard defines minimum requirements for the design and performance of stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances for the handling and carrying of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.
This European Standard defines minimum requirements for the design and performance of stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances for the handling and carrying of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.
SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.160 - First aid; 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1865-1:2010, SIST EN 1865-1:2010, SIST EN 1865-1:2010/kFprA1:2014, oSIST prEN 1865-1:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2022-01-0296, 93/42/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/023. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Oprema za ravnanje s pacienti v reševalnih vozilih - 1. del: Splošni sistemi nosil in oprema za ravnanje s pacientiKrankentransportmittel im Krankenkraftwagen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Krankentragesysteme und KrankentransportmittelSpécifications d'équipements pour le transport de patient dans les ambulances routières - Partie 1: Systèmes généraux de brancards et équipement pour le transport de patientsPatient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment43.160Vozila za posebne nameneSpecial purpose vehicles11.160First aidICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015en,fr,de01-september-2015SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015SLOVENSKI
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EN 1865-1:2010+A1
May 2015 ICS 11.160 Supersedes EN 1865-1:2010English Version
Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment
Spécifications d'équipements pour le transport de patient dans les ambulances routières - Partie 1: Systèmes généraux de brancards et équipement pour le transport de patients
Krankentransportmittel im Krankenkraftwagen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Krankentragesysteme und Krankentransportmittel This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 July 2010 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 26 March 2015.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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................................................................................................................................... 12 4.3.1 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 12 4.3.2 Mass ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 4.3.3 Loading capacity................................................................................................................................. 13 4.3.4 Frame ................................................................................................................................................... 13 4.3.5 Lying-sitting part................................................................................................................................. 13 4.3.6 Restraint system ................................................................................................................................. 13 4.3.7 Flammability − Toxicity burning gases ............................................................................................ 13 4.3.8 Deformation of the frame ................................................................................................................... 13 4.3.9 Fixation ................................................................................................................................................ 13 4.3.10 Deformation of the lying-sitting area ................................................................................................ 13 4.3.11 Resistance to torsion ......................................................................................................................... 13 4.3.12 Splaying of the wheels ....................................................................................................................... 13 4.4 Transfer mattress................................................................................................................................ 13 4.4.1 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 13 4.4.2 Mass ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 4.4.3 Loading capacity................................................................................................................................. 14 4.4.4 Handles ................................................................................................................................................ 14 4.4.5 Lying part ............................................................................................................................................. 14 4.4.6 Restraint system ................................................................................................................................. 14 4.4.7 Flammability − Toxicity burning gases ............................................................................................ 14 4.4.8 Deformation ......................................................................................................................................... 14 4.4.9 Fixation ................................................................................................................................................ 14 4.4.10 Deformation of the lying area ............................................................................................................ 14 4.4.11 Resistance to torsion ......................................................................................................................... 15 4.4.12 Splaying of the wheels ....................................................................................................................... 15 SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices . 33 Bibliography . 35
(1 9502050+−) mm;
width: (550 ± 20) mm;
height:
maximum 300 mm from loading holding assembly to unloaded lying part. This height dimension does not apply to stretchers with monoblock undercarriages. If a monoblock is not available, the stretcher shall be constructed such that it is detachable from the undercarriage. Where a stretcher support is used the measurement shall be taken from the top surface of the stretcher support to the lying part of the stretcher. — Undercarriage:
length and width of the frame of the undercarriage when located in the ambulance shall not exceed length and width of the stretcher part. 4.2.3 Mass The mass excluding mattress and patient restraints shall not be more than: — Stretcher part: 23 kg; — Undercarriage including stretcher: 51 kg max (combined weight); — Stretcher part with integrated undercarriage: monoblock 45 kg. NOTE In all cases the mass should be as low as possible. 4.2.4 Loading capacity The loading capacity shall be a minimum of 150 kg. 4.2.5 Frame 4.2.5.1 General The frame shall be a sturdy lightweight non twisting construction enabling use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. All corners of the frame shall be radiused for greater safety. It shall be possible to lock and secure the stretcher and undercarriage against lateral, longitudinal, vertical movements. All mechanisms shall be constructed to prevent damage to the user and the patient. 4.2.5.2 Stretcher parts a) If swing-down side rails are mounted, they shall have a minimum length of 500 mm and a minimum height between 150 mm and 200 mm measured from the top of the stretcher frame to the top of the side rail. b) If longitudinal handles are incorporated they shall be fitted to the ends of the longitudinal frame such that they lock and do not twist when they are stowed or in use. They shall be designed to minimise the risk of injuries to hands and wrists when being operated or when the stretcher is carried in a non-horizontal position. The stretcher shall allow the fixation and use of a carrying harness. c) The stretcher shall either have a water and scratch resistant paint finish or be manufactured of corrosion resistant material. Both shall be unaffected by disinfectants. d) If intended to be used without undercarriage there shall be four wheels with a minimum diameter of 100 mm suitably placed to ensure stability. SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015
4.2.7 Restraint system The stretcher shall have a minimum of two quick-release patient restraints capable of accepting a device for restraining children. 4.2.8 Flammability − Toxicity burning gases There shall be no progressive smouldering or flaming ignition when tested in accordance with !EN 597-1:1994". 4.2.9 Deformation of the frame The frame shall not bend or break when tested in accordance with 5.1.1. 4.2.10 Fixation The fixation shall be in accordance with 4.5.9 of !EN 1789:2007+A2:2014". There shall be no deformation of the fixation when tested in accordance with 5.1.2 in this document. 4.2.11 Deformation of the lying area There shall be no deformation of the lying area when tested in accordance with 5.1.3. 4.2.12 Resistance to torsion There shall be no remaining deformation due to torsion when tested in accordance with 5.1.4. 4.2.13 Splaying of the wheels The wheels shall not splay more than 2 mm in total during the test specified in 5.1.5 and there shall be no permanent deformation. 4.3 Chair stretcher 1) 4.3.1 Dimensions The dimensions of the chair stretcher shall be as follows: — Length: (1 900 ± 50) mm; — Width: (550 ± 30) mm. 4.3.2 Mass The mass shall be not more than 23 kg.
1) If the chair stretcher is a structural part of the main stretcher, the requirements of 4.2 apply. SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015
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記事のタイトル：SIST EN 1865-1：2010+A1：2015-道路救急車で使用される患者移送機器-パート1：一般的なストレッチャーシステムと患者移送機器 記事内容：この欧州標準では、患者の取り扱いと搬送のために道路救急車で使用されるストレッチャーやその他の患者移送機器の設計と性能の最低要件を定義しています。この規格は患者の安全性を確保し、機器の操作に必要なスタッフの身体的な努力を最小限に抑えることを目指しています。
The European Standard SIST EN 1865-1:2010+A1:2015 specifies the minimum requirements for stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances. It focuses on ensuring patient safety and reducing the physical effort needed by staff operating the equipment.
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