GB/T 44426.1-2024 Assistive products for tissue integrity when lying down—Part 1:General requirements
GB/T 44426.1-2024 Assistive products for tissue integrity when lying down—Part 1:General requirements
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Scope
This document specifies the general requirements and test methods for assistive devices for maintaining the integrity of lying posture (APTI) in different application environments (such as institutional care and home care). This document applies to the safety requirements of APTI that maintain the original position during lying, as well as the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries. This document includes a series of different lying support surfaces that can be used in combination with appropriate support platforms (including adjustable ones) or as a complete integrated system. This document does not apply to medical beds (including mattress support frames). This document also includes assistive devices for maintaining the integrity of lying posture and assistive devices primarily used to change lying posture. This document does not apply to lying support surfaces used in conjunction with incubators or surgical tables. This document involves the combination of full-body support surfaces and adjustable mattress support platforms. It also includes safety and performance test methods to ensure that users are protected from harm. This document specifies the requirements and test methods for APTI in the following categories under ISO 9999:2022: 04 33 06 Assistive devices for maintaining the integrity of lying posture, including but not limited to: -- Mattresses and mattress covers for preventing pressure injuries; -- Mattress covers for preventing pressure injuries. 12 31 03 Sliding and turning assistive devices, including but not limited to devices that use sliding or turning techniques to change a person's position or orientation. Only products that are used for lying and maintain the original position as part of the lying posture support surface are included. These products include: -- Sliding products that can slide in one direction and lock in the other direction; -- Low-friction flexible material sheets and mattresses; -- Fabrics sold by the meter that can b