BS 2838-2:1991

This standard BS 2838-2:1991 Examination and general treatment couches is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.140 Hospital equipment

This Part of BS 2838 specifies requirements for materials and for the basic design and performance of examination and general treatment couches of variable height and of metal and/or wood construction. It is applicable to couches fitted with an adjustable head section that are suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, consulting rooms, sick bays and for massage and similar physiotherapy treatment.

This Part of BS 2838 is not applicable to couches for use with short-wave diathermy and high-frequency electrical equipment.

This Part of BS 2838 is not applicable to electrically operated examination and treatment couches. It is also not applicable to couches for use in conditions of high humidity and high temperature such as Turkish baths and swimming pools.

Recommendations for information to be provided by the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier are given in Appendix A. Relevant methods of test are given in Appendix B to Appendix M.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on page 14.

Materials, design and performance of couches constructed of metal and wood.