scope:

Volumes 13.01 and 13.02 include over 380 standards on medical and surgical materials and devices. They cover metals, polymers, and ceramics for implants, prostheses, and medical and surgical devices; silicone elastomers, gels, and foams in medical applications; and tissue engineered medical products. Each standard typically covers manufacture, chemical requirements, mechanical requirements, special tests, and certification. Topics in Volume 13.02 also include:

Emergency Medical Services-covers emergency medical dispatch, ambulances, fixed wing basic and specialized units, and basic training for emergency medical technicians.

Search and Rescue-addresses search, rescue, and recovery operations, including the testing and maintenance of equipment, management and operations, and personnel training.

Anesthetic and Respiratory Equipment-specifications cover anesthesia machines and monitors, laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes, ventilators, and associated equipment.