Brivo OEC 715/785/865 Mobile C-Arm X-Ray Product
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1.14. Patient Environment
1.14.1. Within the United States
Within the US the Patient Environment is defined by NFPA 99 and UL 60601-1:2003. In areas in which
patients are normally cared for, the patient environment is the space with surfaces likely to be contacted
by the patient or an attendant who can touch the patient.
This encloses a space within the room 6 ft. beyond the perimeter of the bed (examination table, dental
chair, treatment booth, etc.) in its intended location, and extending vertically 7.5 ft. above the floor.
Patient Environment Inside the United States
1.14.2. Outside the United States
Outside the US the patient environment is defined by GB9706.15-2008, IEC 60601-1-1:2000,
IEC60601-1:2005. In areas in which patients are normally cared for, the patient environment is the space
with surfaces likely to be contacted by the patient or an attendant who can touch the patient.
This encloses a space within the room 1.5 m beyond the perimeter of the couch (examination table, dental
chair, treatment booth, etc.) in its intended location, and extending vertically 2.5 m above the floor.
Patient Environment Outside the United States
Please consider the dose attenuation caused by the couch (examination table, dental chair,
treatment booth, etc.) during the operation.