Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 General requirements<br>5 Identification, marking and documents<br>6 PEFM measurement range<br>7 Performance requirements<br>8 Dismantling and reassembly<br>9 Effects of mechanical ageing<br>10 Effects of dropping a hand-held PEFM<br>11 Cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection<br>12 Compatibility with substances<br>13 Biocompatibility<br>Annex A (informative) - Rationale for tests and examples<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of test apparatus<br>Annex B (normative) - Determination of error, repeatability,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and resistance to PEFM output<br>Annex C (normative) - Determination of frequency response<br>Annex D (normative) - Test methods for determination of the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;effectsof dismantling, ageing and dropping<br>Annex E (informative) - Environmental aspects<br>Annex F (informative) - Reference to the Essential<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Principles<br>Annex G (informative) - Terminology - Alphabetized index of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;defined terms<br>Bibliography<br>Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this Document and<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC

Abstract

Describes requirements for peak expiratory flow meters (PEFMs) intended for the assessment of pulmonary function in spontaneously breathing humans.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
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ISBN
Committee	CH/121/9
Supersedes	06/30136646 DC : DRAFT FEB 2006 14/30292011 DC : 0 08/30192545 DC : 0