peak flow Flashcards

1
Q

introduction

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

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  • 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
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3
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post procedure

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thanks patient
states normal/abnormal
records data
washes hands

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4
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peak flow readings

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400-700

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5
Q

interventions for poor peak flow

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