Spirometry Testing B Flashcards
What is the definition of a PEF or PEFR?
The maximum flowrate achieved during a forced expiratory maneuver
What is a typical PEFR?
L/sec and L/min
10 L/sec or 600 L/min
What is the significance of a PEFR?
Measures asthma severity
Measures gross changes in airway function before/after bronchodilator administration.
If PEFR readings are consistently decreasing, this may indicate ___.
Fatigue
What piece of equipment can be used to measure PEFR?
Wright Respirometer
What is the definition of an FEF 200-1200?
The average flowrate that occurs during a forced expiratory maneuver after the first 200ml has been expired.
What is the typical value of a FEF 200-1200?
6 L/sec
What is the significance of a FEF 200-1200?
Measures airflow within large airways.
What can you suspect if the patient has
a low FEF 200-1200?
Mechanical problems in the airways, such as tumors
Obstructive disease
What the definition of a forced expiratory flow 25%-75%
Average flowrate during the middle half of a forced expiratory maneuver.
What is the typical value of a FEF 25%-75%
4-5 L/sec
What is the significance of
a FEF 25%-75%?
Measures flow within the small airways. Decreased with obstructive disease.
What measurement is the most sensitive test to detect the presence of early small airway disease?
FEF 25%-75%
When might the FEF 25%-75% may appear erroneously decreased?
If the FVC and FEV1 are greatly increased in post-bronchodilator study.
What is an FEVT?
Forced Expiratory Volume/Time