Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 Identification, marking and documents
6 PEFM measurement range
7 Performance requirements
8 Dismantling and reassembly
9 Effects of mechanical ageing
10 Effects of dropping a hand-held PEFM
11 Cleaning, sterilization and disinfection
12 Compatibility with substances
13 Biocompatibility
Annex A (informative) - Rationale for tests and examples of
        test apparatus
Annex B (normative) - Determination of error, repeatability
        and resistance to PEFM output
Annex C (normative) - Determination of frequency response
Annex D (normative) - Test methods for determination of
        the effects of dismantling, ageing and dropping
Annex E (informative) - Environmental aspects
Annex F (informative) - Reference to the essential principals
Bibliography

Abstract

Defines 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	Canadian Standards Association
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	CSA Z23747 : 2008