BS 5724-3.26:1990

This standard BS 5724-3.26:1990 Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for performance is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.040.55 Diagnostic equipment

This Section of BS 5724 describes the performance parameters to be stated in documents accompanying an ultrasonic medical diagnostic equipment as defined in 2.31, together with methods for evaluating its performance using specified test-objects.

This Section of BS 5724 does not cover Doppler effect facilities of ultrasonic medical diagnostic equipment.

Covers test methods for the following parameters for the quality of the image: axial resolution, lateral resolution, dead zone distance, slice thickness, depth of penetration, displayed dynamic range, magnification errors, registration error and accuracy of the caliper.