The electrical safety of medical equipment, such as heart rate monitors, drug dispensers, and surgical lasers, is covered by IEC/EN 60601, which is now in its 4th edition. Medical safety standards are all-encompassing, but when selecting a power supply for an item of medical equipment, there are specific factors to consider.
In the latest Engineers' Insight, Philip Lechner examines IEC/EN 60601-1 and how to differentiate between safety requirements when specifying medical power supplies.
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