This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the design and performance of heavy duty stretchers used in road ambulances for the treatment and transportation of patients. It aims to ensure patient safety and minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.
EN 1865-3:2012 Referenced Document
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EN 1865-3:2012 history
2015EN 1865-3:2012+A1:2015 Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher
2012EN 1865-3:2012 Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2015)
EN 1865-3:2012 Patient handling equipment used in road ambulances - Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2015) has been changed from EN 1865:1999 Specifications for Stretchers and Other Patient Handling Equipment Used in Road Ambulances.