Summary of Contents for Spirometrics Spiro Flow
- Page 1 Page 1 Spirometrics ® Children’s Spiro Flow ™ Peak Flo w Meter INSTRUCTION MANUAL Spirometrics Medical Equipment Co. 22 Shaker Rd. P.O. Box 680 Gray, ME 04039 (800) 767-0004 Fax: (207) 657-4123 www.spirometrics.com...
- Page 2 Spiro Flow ™ Note: A physician should be involved in the initiation of home peak flow monitoring. Persons with cardiovascular or respira- tory diseases should not use the Spiro Flow unless under the ™ care of a physician. Copyright © 2003 by Spirometrics Medical Equipment Company.
- Page 3 Page 3 What does peak flow measure? Your peak flow is the flow that you can achieve when blowing out as fast as possible after breathing in as much air as possible. Your best peak flow or Best Effort is unique to you and will be determined with the assistance of your doctor or respiratory therapist.
- Page 4 Page 4 How to setup the Spiro Flow ™ Note: Your asthma educator or physician may be able to assist you. (Your Best Effort and Zone settings may differ from this example.) • Once you have obtained your Best Effort reading from your physician, determine your “Zone”...
- Page 5 Page 5 • Setup your peak flow chart by recording your Name, Date and Zone indicator settings as shown below: • Perform your tests as prescribed and record the test results in your chart. Record the date, hour, and if you took medication along with the reading.
- Page 6 Page 6 How to use the Spiro Flow ™ Step One: Your mouth must be empty. For best results, you should stand. If you are unable to stand, sit-up straight.
- Page 7 Indicator to start position where shown. Step Three: Hold the in your Spiro Flow ™ hand with your thumb and forefinger on the grips and the mouthpiece facing toward you. Younger children may opt to hold the device with both thumbs underneath and fingers on the grips as shown.
- Page 8 Page 8 Step Four: Take as deep a breath as possible filling your lungs completely with air. Step Five: Place your mouth on the mouthpiece, past your teeth and form a tight seal with your lips. Place your tongue below the mouthpiece.
- Page 9 Page 9 Step Six: Blow out as HARD and FAST as you can. This will cause the indicator to move and indicate your peak flow. Do not spit or cough into the device. If this occurs, repeat the test from Step Two.
- Page 10 Once you have completed three maneuvers, record your best effort on your “Daily Recorder Chart” provided with your . The line or arrow in the middle of the Peak Spiro Flow ™ Indicator points to your result. What is my Best Effort peak flow?
- Page 11 Page 11 Caring for your Spiro Flow ™ Always take your peak flow meter with you when scheduled for breathing tests. The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program guidelines recommend comparing peak flow and spirometry at least once each year.
- Page 12 Page 12 Normal Predicted Average Peak Expiratory Flow This page and the next contain tables of average peak flows based on tests of large numbers of people. The peak flow for an individual can vary widely. Individuals at altitudes above sea level should be aware that peak flow readings may be lower than those provided in the tables.
- Page 13 [inches] [cm] COMBINED Hankinson J, Odencrantz J, Fedan K: Spirometrics Reference Values from a Sample of the General U.S. Population (NHANES III). Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1999;159:179-187. † Polgar G, Promhadt V: Pulmonary function testing in children: Techniques and standards. Philadelphia, W.B.
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Page 14: Altitude Correction
Page 14 Temperature and Altitude Effects Your was designed for use within the temperature Spiro Flow ™ range indicated on the next page under “Performance Specifica- tions”. Outside this temperature range your device may not be accurate. Your Spiro Flow and all similar devices are also affected by ™... -
Page 15: Warranty
National Jewish Medical and Research Center www.njc.org American Association for Respiratory Care www.aarc.org Warranty Spiro Flow comes with a one-year replacement warranty. ™ yo ur Spiro Flow is not operating properly, contact Spiromet- ™ rics ® and do not use the damaged meter. Performance Specifications... -
Page 16: Reorder Information
Page 16 REORDER INFORMATION 2450 Children’s Spiro Flow Peak Flo w Meter ™ 20058 Peak Flow Chart only Spirometrics Medical Equipment Co. 22 Shaker Road, P.O. Box 680, Gray, ME 04039 Phone: (800) 767-0004 Fax: (207) 657-4123 email: spiro@spirometrics.com www.spirometrics.com Manual Part Number: 20131 Rev.
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