peak flow

Question 1

introduction

Answer 1

• hello my name is
• Ive been asked to do a peak flow on you today
• This will measure your lung capacity
• Is that ok ?

Question 2

Explain procedure

Answer 2

• I need you to sit upright
• Seal your lips tight around the mouthpiece
• Breath hard, sharp and fast into the reader
• I will take 3 measurements

Question 3

post procedure

Answer 3

thanks patient
states normal/abnormal
records data
washes hands

Question 4

peak flow readings

Answer 4

400-700

Question 5

interventions for poor peak flow

Answer 5

Chest x-ray 
ABG's 
Full blood count
Oxygen 
Inhalers: bronchodiolators & steroids 
Asthma/ respirtory specialist nurse 
patient education 
NEWS2 monitoring