Patient handling equipment used in ambulances - Part 1: Specification for general stretcher systems and patient handling equipment

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1. Prioritetinių darbo temų pažymėjimas ir ekspertų skyrimas

2. Projektas

3. Viešoji apklausa

From 2026-05-31 till 2026-07-30

4. Closure of enquiry

5. Submission to Formal Vote

Organisation

CEN Europos standartizacijos komitetas

ICS

11.160 - First aid

ForeignTC'S

CEN/TC 239

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Comment start date

2026-05-31

Scope

This document specifies minimum requirements for the design and performance of stretchers and other patient handling equipment used in road ambulances for the handling and carrying of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.

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Pakeis

prEN 1865-1