POC test peak flow

Question 1

how do we take a peak flow reading

Answer 1

1. Introduction
2. Explain procedure and gain consent (this test will involve using a small device to blow into and measure your breathing capacity).
3. Add a new, clean mouthpiece to the meter.
4. Pull the counter back as far as it will go (towards mouthpiece). Show this to patient so they can do it at home.
5. Stand or sit upright – whatever is most comfortable. Do this for all results you take.
6. Take the deepest breath you can and make a tight seal around the mouthpiece.
7. Blow out as hard and as fast as you can.
8. Record score and repeat this process twice more (with a short rest in between allowing the patient to breathe in and out at a comfortable level for a bit).
9. Use the highest score to fill in your peak flow diary.

Question 2

how do we check someones peak flow

Answer 2

using thr graphs

need patients height and age

Question 3

how could this be applied to healthcare coaching

Answer 3

smoking cessation