peak expiratory flow rate presentation

Its a small presentation for 3rd year physiotherapy about peak expiratory flow rate.

1. Peak Expiratory Flow rate By : Rekha Marbate

2. Content

3. Introduction The PEFR test is also called peak flow.  This test is commonly performed at home with a handheld device called a peak flow monitor. Measured in L/min

4. Purpose of measurement Assessment Diagnosis Management Prognosis of disease

5. Assessment PEFR test to be useful, you must keep continuous records of your flow rate.  One may not notice patterns that occur when your flow rate is low or decreasing. These patterns can help you prevent your symptoms from worsening before a full-blown asthma attack.  The PEFR test can help you discover when you need to adjust your medication.  Or it can help determine whether environmental factors or pollutants are affecting your breathing.

6. diagnosis T he PEFR test is a common test that helps to diagnose and check lung problems, such as: asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a  transplanted lung  that is not working properly

7. Management Medical management :- use of meter dose bronchodilator also called as asthma pump Physiotherapy management - To relieve breathlessness Anxiety Improve breathing rate and depth Remove secretions

8. Prognosis It helps to determine if lung disorder treatments are working to prevent symptoms from worsening. Rate of improvement Expected management for further improvement

9. Steps of measurement Device: Mini Wright's peak Flow Meter

10. Patient preparation: Loose and comfortable clothing- l tight clothing that might prevent you from breathing deeply.  Make sure to stand or sit up straight while you’re taking the test.

11. Device preparation Keep marker at 0. Device should be clean and sterilized Check before administration

12. Procedure: Breathe in as deeply as you can. Blow into the mouthpiece as quickly and as hard as you can. Do not put your tongue in front of the mouthpiece. Do the test three times. Note the highest speed of the three.

13. Significance and normal values For normal healthy adult of height 5 feet 5 inch, Male- > 500 L/min Female > 400 L/Min

14. Estimate the normative value as per age, sex  and height Categories the values zone wise