NF EN 1865 : 1999

      Foreword
      Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
      3.1 Main stretcher
      3.2 Chair stretcher
      3.3 Transfer mattress
      3.4 Carrying sheet
      3.5 Pick-up stretcher
      3.6 Vacuum mattress
      3.7 Long spinal board
      3.8 Foldable carrying chair
      3.9 Non-foldable carrying chair
4 Requirements
      4.1 Main stretcher
      4.2 Chair stretcher
      4.3 Transfer mattress
      4.4 Carrying sheet
      4.5 Pick-up stretcher
      4.6 Vacuum mattress
      4.7 Long spinal board
      4.8 Foldable carrying chair
      4.9 Non-foldable carrying chair (sedan chair)
5 Test Methods
      5.1 Main stretcher
      5.2 Chair stretcher
      5.3 Transfer mattress
      5.4 Carrying sheet
      5.5 Pick-up stretcher
      5.6 Vacuum mattress and pump
      5.7 Long spinal board
      5.8 Foldable carrying chair
      5.9 Non-foldable carrying chair (sedan chair)
6 Marking
7 Operating and maintenance instructions
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                       addressing Essential Requirements or
                       other provisions of Council Directive
                       93/42/EEC concerning medical devices

Covers minimum requirements for the performance and design of patients handling equipment and stretchers, used in road ambulances and carrying a patient in such a way that supplementary injuries due to handling are reduced to the minimum.