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IEC
The IEC is the world’s leading organisation for the preparation and publication of
International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies
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History of medical bed standards
2000 - EN 1970
The additional European standard was published which focused on adjustable beds for
disabled people
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New standard for medical beds - EN 60601-2-52
The new bed standard was approved by IEC and ISO members covering homecare, nursing
home and hospital beds with specific requirements. This was put in place to ensure patient
safety and essential performance of all medical beds
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Areas of use
NOTE This includes use in nursing homes, rehabilitation and geriatric facilities
NOTE :This excludes use in all other application environments (e.g. nursing homes, rehabilitation and geriatric facilities) when a medical bed is purely
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When is the new standard going to be enforced?
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Key elements of the new bed standard
1. There have been changes in the gaps and clearances of side rails. These have
been calculated looking at a percentile of an adult male and female head, neck and chest
dimensions. A wedge tool is used for testing
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Key elements of the new bed standard
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Key elements of the new bed standard
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Key elements of the new bed standard
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Key elements of the new bed standard
Wedge tool
New tool developed to test 60mm distance and V-shaped openings
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Key elements of the new bed standard
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Key elements of the new bed standard
Cone tool
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Key elements of the new bed standard
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Key elements of the new bed standard
3. Bed user manuals must specify the mattress size to reduce the
risk of a patient becoming entrapped between the mattress and side rail
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Key elements of the new bed standard
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Key elements of the new bed standard
Test of compliance
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Key elements of the new bed standard
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Overview of the new standard
By purchasing a bed that conforms to the new IEC/ EN 60601-2-52 bed standard, you can
ensure your bed stocks provide essential safety for your service users
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