PD IEC/TR 62799:2013 PDF

1   Scope This technical report provides background information for users of IEC 62359 to understand the relative merits of several of the potential replacements for the thermal index ( TI ) as described in IEC 60601-2-37 and IEC 62359. The report discusses:

— parameters related to thermal aspects of diagnostic ultrasonic fields;

— methods for the determination of an exposure parameter relating to temperature rise in theoretical tissue-equivalent models, resulting from absorption of ultrasound.

The report is intended to be used by:

— those involved in the development and maintenance of IEC 62359;

— manufacturers of medical electrical equipment for risk assessment;

— health care regulatory authorities, test houses and other organizations responsible for implementing standards for medical electrical equipment.