Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment - Heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) for humidifying respired gases in humans - Part 1: HMEs for use with minimum tidal volumes of 250 ml
This standard specifies certain safety requirements for heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs), including those incorporating breathing system filters, intended for the humidification of respired gases for use with patients with a tidal volume equal to or greater than 250 ml, and incorporating at least one machine port, and describes test methods for their evaluation.