NBN ISO 17256:2024

< p class=" MsoBodyText" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > This document specifies requirements for the < em style=" mso-bidi-font-style: normal " > respiratory tubing< / em> and connectors used to convey respirable gases to a patient in the healthcare and homecare environments and provide a safe connection between the gas supply device and the < em style=" mso-bidi-font-style: normal " > patient interface< / em> . < em style=" mso-bidi-font-style: normal " > Respiratory tubing< / em> and connectors are mainly used for delivery of oxygen but can also be used for respirable air or oxygen/ air mixtures and breathable medicinal gas mixtures such as oxygen/ nitrous oxide or oxygen/ helium mixtures. This document also specifies requirements for respiratory therapy < em style=" mso-bidi-font-style: normal " > extension tubing< / em> .< / span>

< p class=" Note" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > NOTE 1< span style=" mso-tab-count: 1 " >         < / span> The gas supply devices referred to in this document do not include anaesthetic machines/ workstations and ventilators.< / span>

< p class=" Note" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > NOTE 2< span style=" mso-tab-count: 1 " >         < / span> This document does not cover breathing tubes for breathing systems. These are specified in ISO 5367.< / span>

< p class=" MsoBodyText" > < span lang=" EN-GB" > This document is written following the format of ISO 18190, < em style=" mso-bidi-font-style: normal " > General standard for airways and related equipment< / em> . The requirements in this device-specific standard take precedence over any conflicting requirements in the General standard< / span>