CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60601-2-12-03 (R2007)

Scope and object

This clause of the General Standard applies, except as follows:

Scope

Addition: This Particular Standard specifies the safety requirements for VENTILATORS, as defined in 2.1.125, intended for use in critical care settings. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, sleep apnea therapy devices, support care VENTILATORs, emergency and transport VENTILATORs, jet and high frequency VENTILATORs and oscillators are outside the scope of this Particular Standard, nor are devices that may be used within hospitals, intended solely to augment the ventilation of spontaneously breathing PATIENTS. Standards for other types of VENTILATORs, e.g. high frequency jet and oscillation ventilators, are under consideration. Requirements for VENTILATORs intended for anesthetic applications are given in IEC 60601-2-13.

1.2 Object

Addition: The object of this standard is to specify particular safety requirements for VENTILATORS intended for use in critical care settings.