Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the design and performance of heavy duty stretchers used in road ambulances for the treatment and transportation of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.

Krankentransportmittel im Krankenkraftwagen - Teil 3: Schwerlastkrankentrage

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Mindestanforderungen an die Ausführung und Gebrauchstauglichkeit von Schwerlastkrankentragen 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, das dieses Transportmittel bedient, zu minimieren.

Equipement d'ambulances pour le transport de patients - Partie 3 : Brancard bariatrique

La présente norme européenne définit les exigences minimales requises de conception et de performances des brancards bariatriques utilisés dans les ambulances pour le traitement et 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 - 3. del: Bolniška nosila za večje obremenitve

Ta evropski standard določa minimalne zahteve za konstruiranje in zmogljivost bolniških nosil za večje obremenitve 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.

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Status
Published
Publication Date
19-Apr-2015
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
19-Mar-2015
Due Date
24-May-2015
Completion Date
20-Apr-2015

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.REUHPHQLWYHKrankentransportmittel im Krankenkraftwagen - Teil 3: SchwerlastkrankentrageEquipement d'ambulances pour le transport de patients - Partie 3 : Brancard bariatriquePatient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher43.160Vozila za posebne nameneSpecial purpose vehicles11.160First aidICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015SIST EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015en,de01-maj-2015SIST EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 1865-3:2012+A1
March 2015 ICS 11.160 Supersedes EN 1865-3:2012English Version
Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher
Equipement d'ambulances pour le transport de patients - Partie 3 : Brancard bariatrique
Krankentransportmittel im Krankenkraftwagen - Teil 3: Schwerlastkrankentrage This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 May 2012 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 20 December 2014.
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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .3 Introduction .5 1 Scope .6 2 Normative references .6 3 Terms and definitions .6 4 Requirements .7 4.1 General .7 4.2 Dimensions .7 4.3 Mass .8 4.4 Loading capacity.8 4.5 Frame .8 4.5.1 General .8 4.5.2 Stretcher parts .8 4.5.3 Undercarriage .8 4.5.4 Power source .9 4.6 Restraint systems .9 4.7 Flammability – toxicity burning gases .9 4.8 Deformation of the frame .9 4.9 Fixation . 10 4.10 Deformation of the lying area . 10 4.11 Resistance to torsion . 10 4.12 Splaying of the wheels . 10 5 Test methods . 10 5.1 Permanent deformation of the frame . 10 5.1.1 Stretcher frame . 10 5.1.2 Undercarriage frame . 11 5.2 Fixation inside the ambulance . 11 5.3 Permanent deformation of the lying area . 11 5.4 Resistance to twisting/torsion . 12 5.5 Splaying of the wheels . 12 6 Marking . 12 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices . 13 Bibliography . 15
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EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 239 “Rescue systems”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2015. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 20 December 2014. !This document supersedes EN 1865-3:2012." The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !". With respect to EN 1865:1999 the following changes were made: a) it shall be possible to increase the width of the lying part to minimum of 750 mm; b) the weight of the device was changed from 51 kg to maximum 65 kg; c) the capacity was changed from 150 kg to minimum 250 kg; d) the undercarriage, if power assisted, has no limits in height or in variable positions; e) the power source of the stretcher was defined; f) permanent deformation test of the frame shall be done with 400 kg instead of 250 kg and if the lateral extensions are fitted 75 kg shall be evenly set on each extension; g) permanent deformation test of the frame shall be done with 250 kg instead of 150 kg; h) splaying of the wheels test shall be done with 400 kg instead of 250 kg; i) the standard has been modified/integrated to meet the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC requirements j) the standard has been modified/integrated to comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and its Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs). This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive. For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. !This European Standard is a part of EN 1865, Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances, which consists of the following parts: — Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment; — Part 2: Power assisted stretcher; — Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher [the present document]; SIST EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015



EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015 (E) 4 — Part 4: Foldable patient transfer chair; — Part 5: Stretcher support." According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015



EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015 (E) 5 Introduction In this European Standard, reference is made to !EN 1789:2007+A2:2014", which specifies design requirements and test methods for road ambulances, which are relevant for checking requirements for such handling equipment. SIST EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015



EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the design and performance of heavy duty stretchers used in road ambulances for the treatment and transportation of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. !EN 597-1:1994", Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases — Part 1: Ignition source: Smouldering cigarette !(deleted text)" !EN 1041:2008+A1:2013", Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices !EN 1789:2007+A2:2014", Medical vehicles and their equipment — Road ambulances !EN 1865-1:2010", Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances — Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment !EN 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance — Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances — Requirements and tests (IEC 60601-1-2:2014)" !EN 62366:2008, Medical devices — Application of usability engineering to medical devices (IEC 62366:2007)" !EN ISO 14971:2012, Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices (ISO 14971:2007, Corrected version 2007-10-01)" !EN ISO 15223-1:2012, Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied — Part 1: General requirements (ISO 15223-1:2012)" 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following term and definition apply. 3.1 heavy duty stretcher stretcher designed for the treatment and transportation of patients where the weight or dimensions of the patient exceed those of the operating capability of the main stretcher Note 1 to entry: The term "main stretcher" is defined in !EN 1865-1:2010". SIST EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015



EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015 (E) 7 4 Requirements 4.1 General Heavy duty stretchers shall be operated and maintained according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Risks shall be reduced to an acceptable level by using risk management principles in accordance with !EN ISO 14971:2012" in normal and single fault condition. Heavy duty stretchers shall: — be manually or power operated; — guarantee a safe and smooth operation; — be free of sharp edges or deformation that could cause damage to persons or other equipment on board; — have patient restraint-systems available; these restraint-systems shall have quick release systems; — immobilize the patient, but at the same time shall permit treatment of the patient; — ensure that the lying-sitting part is made of a strong material, which is bacterial resistant, fungal resistant, stain resistant, putrid resistant, easy to clean, washable and petrol-oil resistant. The heavy duty stretcher shall be designed to transport patients with a weight that exceeds the load capacity of the main stretcher in !EN 1865-1:2010". It shall be designed so that during loading and unloading the maximum burden on any personnel is half of the total weight of patient and stretcher and for the minimum possible time and in an optimal ergonomic position so that back bending is minimized. 4.2 Dimensions Dimensions shall be measured from the outermost edges. — Stretcher part: length: !(1 95012050+−)" mm
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