ISO/CD 20342-8

Assistive products for tissue integrity when lying down — Part 8: Pressure distribution ISO/CD 20342-8

General information

Current stage: 30.60 Close of voting/ comment period Nov 18, 2023

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 173 Assistive products

Type: International Standard

ICS: 11.180.01 Aids for disabled and handicapped persons in general

Scope

This document characterizes the ability of an APTI to redistribute the pressure to support the user load during periods of lying down. This document applies to active and reactive products. It covers standard methods of testing, reporting results and the clinical relevance of these results.

NOTE Pressure redistribution is recognized as a critical factor in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries.

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ISO/CD 20342-8
30.60 Close of voting/ comment period
Nov 18, 2023