ASTM F1255-90(2002)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1255-90(2002) Standard Practice for Performance of Prehospital Automated Defibrillation
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ASTM F1255
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers guidelines for the performance of automated defibrillation.
1.2 This practice is one in a set of performance guidelines for prehospital defibrillation.
1.3 This practice is specifically not meant to deal with equipment specifications, quality assurance, or training.
1.4 This practice is limited to external defibrillators used in the prehospital setting.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1149 Practice for Qualifications, Responsibilities, and Authority of Individuals and Institutions Providing Medical Direction of Emergency Medical Services
F1177 Terminology Relating to Emergency Medical Services
Keywords
automated defibrillation; defibrillation; emergency medical services; prehospital automated defibrillation; prehospital defibrillation; Defibrillation; Emergency medical services (EMS); Performance--medical materials/applications; Prehospital emergency medical services (EMS);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.160 (First aid)
DOI: 10.1520/F1255-90R02
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