CEN/TC 239/WG 5 - Air, water and difficult terrain ambulances
To establish European Standards giving requirements for medical devices in air, water and difficult terrain ambulances. The requirements are being developed in co-operation with the drafting of standards by WG 1. Requirements will be developed for the ambulance role of air, water and difficult terrain vehicles, with particular regard to the provision of uninterrupted patient treatment and care during transport in and transfer between different types of ambulances. NOTE: The work will provide performance requirements and will refer to European Standards for medical devices where applicable. Non-dedicated ambulances are not covered by the scope of the Working Group.
Air, water and difficult terrain ambulances
To establish European Standards giving requirements for medical devices in air, water and difficult terrain ambulances. The requirements are being developed in co-operation with the drafting of standards by WG 1. Requirements will be developed for the ambulance role of air, water and difficult terrain vehicles, with particular regard to the provision of uninterrupted patient treatment and care during transport in and transfer between different types of ambulances. NOTE: The work will provide performance requirements and will refer to European Standards for medical devices where applicable. Non-dedicated ambulances are not covered by the scope of the Working Group.
General Information
This European Standard specifies general requirements for medical devices carried in air ambulances and used therein and outside hospitals and clinics in situations where the ambient conditions can differ from normal indoor conditions. This European Standard does not cover the requirements for approval and registration of the vehicle and the training of the staff which is the responsibility of the authority/authorities in the country where the ambulance is to be registered.
- Draft9 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of EN 13718 specifies the requirements for performance and equipping for air ambulances, including requirements for interfaces to medical devices used for the transport and treatment of sick or injured persons. This part of EN 13718 is applicable to air ambulances capable of transporting at least one person on a stretcher.
NOTE Requirements are specified for categories of air ambulances based on the different intended use. These are the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) the helicopter intensive care medical service (HICAMS) and the fixed wing air ambulance (FWAA).
- Draft9 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies general requirements for medical devices carried in air ambulances and used therein and outside hospitals and clinics in situations where the ambient conditions can differ from normal indoor conditions.
This European Standard does not cover the requirements for approval and registration of the vehicle and the training of the staff which is the responsibility of the authority/authorities in the country where the ambulance is to be registered.
- Standard17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements for design, performance and equipping of air ambulances used for the transport and treatment of sick or injured persons. This European Standard is applicable to air ambulances capable of transporting at least one person on a stretcher.
NOTE Requirements are specified for categories of air ambulances based on the different intended use. These are the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) the helicopter intensive care medical service (HICAMS) and the fixed wing air ambulance (FWAA).
- Standard31 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies general requirements for medical devices carried in air ambulances and used therein and outside hospitals and clinics in situations where the ambient conditions can differ from normal indoor conditions.
This European Standard does not cover the requirements for approval and registration of the vehicle and the training of the staff which is the responsibility of the authority/authorities in the country where the ambulance is to be registered.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of EN 13718 specifies the requirements for performance and equipping for air ambulances, including requirements for interfaces to medical devices used for the transport and treatment of sick or injured persons. This part of EN 13718 is applicable to air ambulances capable of transporting at least one person on a stretcher.
NOTE Requirements are specified for categories of air ambulances based on the different intended use. These are the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) the helicopter intensive care medical service (HICAMS) and the fixed wing air ambulance (FWAA).
- Standard35 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European standard specifies minimum performance requirements for interfaces of medical devices used within ambulance services, covering medical devices intended for air, water and difficult terrain ambulances in particular. Exclusions: The standard specifically excludes consideration of the design and ergonomic requirements of the vehicle or craft. Specific requirements for permanent outdoor use and storage of medical devices are excluded from this standard.
- Standard22 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European standard specifies minimum requirements for ambulance services, covering air, water and difficult terrain vehicles and craft in particular. Exclusions: Requirements for road ambulances are excluded from this standard. Non-dedicated vehicles and craft are excluded from this standard.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
CEN/TC 239/WG 5 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Air, water and difficult terrain ambulances" and is responsible for: To establish European Standards giving requirements for medical devices in air, water and difficult terrain ambulances. The requirements are being developed in co-operation with the drafting of standards by WG 1. Requirements will be developed for the ambulance role of air, water and difficult terrain vehicles, with particular regard to the provision of uninterrupted patient treatment and care during transport in and transfer between different types of ambulances. NOTE: The work will provide performance requirements and will refer to European Standards for medical devices where applicable. Non-dedicated ambulances are not covered by the scope of the Working Group. This committee has published 8 standards.
CEN/TC 239/WG 5 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: To establish European Standards giving requirements for medical devices in air, water and difficult terrain ambulances. The requirements are being developed in co-operation with the drafting of standards by WG 1. Requirements will be developed for the ambulance role of air, water and difficult terrain vehicles, with particular regard to the provision of uninterrupted patient treatment and care during transport in and transfer between different types of ambulances. NOTE: The work will provide performance requirements and will refer to European Standards for medical devices where applicable. Non-dedicated ambulances are not covered by the scope of the Working Group. Currently, there are 8 published standards from this working group.
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