ASTM F1255-90(2008)
Standard Practice for Performance of Prehospital Automated Defibrillation
- Standard No.
- ASTM F1255-90(2008)
- Release Date
- 1990
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Latest
- ASTM F1255-90(2008)
- Scope
This practice establishes minimum guidelines for prehospital automated defibrillation.
This practice does not preclude the use of automated defibrillators as prescribed by a licensed physician.
All persons who are identified as prehospital automated defibrillation operators shall meet the requirements of this practice.
Using this practice, emergency medical service institutions, organizations, and certification/licensing agencies should be able to develop standards for the certification/licensing and practice of the prehospital automated defibrillation operator.
1.1 This practice covers guidelines for the performance of automated defibrillation.
1.2 This practice is one in a set of performance guidelines for prehospital defibrillation.
1.3 This practice is specifically not meant to deal with equipment specifications, quality assurance, or training.
1.4 This practice is limited to external defibrillators used in the prehospital setting.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM F1255-90(2008) Referenced Document
- ASTM F1149 Standard Practice for Qualifications, Responsibilities, and Authority of Individuals and Institutions Providing Medical Direction of Emergency Medical Services*， 1993-04-19 Update
- ASTM F1177 Standard Terminology Relating to Emergency Medical Services*， 1996-04-19 Update
ASTM F1255-90(2008) history
- 1990 ASTM F1255-90(2008) Standard Practice for Performance of Prehospital Automated Defibrillation
- 1990 ASTM F1255-90(2002) Standard Practice for Performance of Prehospital Automated Defibrillation
- 1990 ASTM F1255-90(1995)e1 Standard Practice for Performance of Prehospital Automated Defibrillation
