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Peak flow meter (device)

Known as: flow meters peak, flow meter peak, Peak flow meter 
A peak-flow meter for spirometry is a device used to measure a patient's maximum ventilatory flow rate.

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1960-2018
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Incentive Spirometers (device)PEAK FLOW METER OMRON #9040Pulmonary function testsSpirometry

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1945-2018
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Peak flow meter (device)
Spirometry
Pulmonary function tests
Incentive Spirometers (device)
PEAK FLOW METER OMRON #9040

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2006
2006
A community-based participatory research study of multifaceted in-home environmental interventions for pediatric asthmatics in public housing.
Pest infestation is a major problem in urban, low-income housing and may contribute to elevated asthma prevalence and… (More)
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2004
2004
Comparison of peak cough flows measured by pneumotachograph and a portable peak flow meter.
OBJECTIVE To compare peak cough flows (PCF) obtained with a pneumotachograph (PCFp) with those measured using a portable peak… (More)
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2004
2004
Head-down tilt and manual hyperinflation enhance sputum clearance in patients who are intubated and ventilated.
The purpose of this prospective randomised cross-over study was to measure peak expiratory flow rates during manual… (More)
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2002
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2002
Effectiveness of pharmacist care for patients with reactive airways disease: a randomized controlled trial.
CONTEXT It is not known whether patient outcomes are enhanced by effective pharmacist-patient interactions. OBJECTIVE To assess… (More)
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2002
2002
Demonstrated use of metered-dose inhalers and peak flow meters by children and adolescents with acute asthma exacerbations.
OBJECTIVES To determine the ability of children and adolescents with acute asthma exacerbations to adhere to national guidelines… (More)
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1998
1998
Assessment of accuracy and applicability of a new electronic peak flow meter and asthma monitor.
The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy and applicability of a portable electronic peak flow meter combined with an… (More)
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1998
1998
Eleven peak flow meters: a clinical evaluation.
Peak flow meters are essential tools in the management of asthma. Many types are on the market. A computer-driven piston pump is… (More)
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1995
1995
Interrelationships of peak expiratory flow rate with physical and cognitive function in the elderly: MacArthur Foundation studies of aging.
BACKGROUND Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is correlated with several measures of health in the elderly, including physical and… (More)
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1990
1990
Peak flow meters: are they monitoring tools or training devices?
Previous studies have been inconclusive as to whether peak flow meter use teaches asthma patients to better perceive their own… (More)
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1982
1982
An assessment of three portable peak flow meters.
Peak flow has become widely used as in independent measure of lung function, particularly in asthma, because it can be quickly… (More)
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