Abstract

ISO 80601-2-55:2011 specifies particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of a respiratory gas monitor (RGM) intended for continuous operation for use with a patient.

ISO 80601-2-55:2011 specifies requirements for:

  • anaesthetic gas monitoring,
  • carbon dioxide monitoring, and
  • oxygen monitoring.

ISO 80601-2-55:2011 is not applicable to an RGM intended for use with flammable anaesthetic agents.


General information 

  • Status
     :  Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 2011-12
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 52
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 121/SC 1 Breathing attachments and anaesthetic machines
  • ICS
     :
    11.040.10 Anaesthetic, respiratory and reanimation equipment

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