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ISO/CD 20342-8

Assistive products for tissue integrity when lying down — Part 8: Pressure distribution

General information

30.60     Nov 18, 2023

ISO

ISO/TC 173

International Standard

11.180.01  

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.

Life cycle

NOW

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ISO/CD 20342-8
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Nov 18, 2023

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Assistive products for tissue integrity when lying down — Part 8: Pressure redistribution

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