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Volumes 13.01 and 13.02 include over 260 standards on medical and surgical materials and devices. They cover metals, polymers, and ceramics for implants, prostheses, and medical and surgical devices; silicone elastomers, gels, and foams in medical applications; and tissue engineered medical products. Each standard typically covers manufacture, chemical requirements, mechanical requirements, special tests, and certification.
Topics in Volume 13.02 also include:
Emergency Medical Services : covers emergency medical dispatch, ambulances, fixed wing basic and specialized units, and basic training for emergency medical technicians.
Search and Rescue : addresses search, rescue, and recovery operations, including the testing and maintenance of equipment, management and operations, and personnel training.
Anesthetic and Respiratory Equipment : specifications cover anesthesia machines and monitors, laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes, ventilators, and associated equipment.
