NEN-EN-ISO 17510-1
Sleep apnoea breathing therapy - Part 1: Sleep apnoea breathing therapy equipment
| Organization: | NEN |
| Publication Date: | 1 April 2009 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 54 |
| ICS Code (Anaesthetic, respiratory and reanimation equipment): | 11.040.10 |
scope:
Sleep apnoea is the clinically significant intermittent absences of normal respiration occurring during sleep. The awareness of the risks associated with sleep apnoea has grown significantly in recent years. As a result, the use of sleep apnoea breathing therapy equipment has become common. This document covers basic safety and essential performance requirements needed to protect patients in the use of this equipment.
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