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PHM316 Peak Flow
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Set the peak flow scale to zero | |
| Stand up Straight | This should never be done sitting as long as the patient is able to stand |
| Breathe in as much as you can | |
| Place the mouthpiece in your mouth with lips sealed around it | do not block the vents with your tongue |
| Breathe out as hard and fast as you can, exhaling as much air as possible in 1 second | 2 points! |
| Repeat steps 1-5 twice more and record the highest of the 3 readings | Or record all readings and circle the highest |
| Explain the concept of a personal best reading | |
| Explain how to correlate readings with zones/action plan (% readings for red, yellow, green) |