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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Peak Flow Meter

MODEL

PF9940

Summary of Contents for Peak-Air PF9940

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Peak Flow Meter MODEL PF9940 ...

Page 2: ...plan based on the peak flow measurements CAUTION Use PEAK AIR under the guidance and supervision of a physician or other healthcare professional Contact this person if you note a downward change in your readings indicating a worsening of your condition WARRANTY PEAK AIR is covered by a three year warranty If found to be defective under normal use the unit will be replaced free of charge The Nation...

Page 3: ... washed When hand washing thoroughly drain and air dry the peak flow meter It is not recommended to submerge the peak flow meter in water or to use solvents or strong cleaning solutions Use only soap and water If used in a home setting by a single patient weekly washing is recommended DO NOT BOIL ...

Page 4: ... of the scale It is best to grasp the meter around the round handle of the device 4 While standing inhale as deeply as possible then place your mouth firmly around the mouthpiece making sure that your lips form a tight deal The mouthpiece should be inserted past the teeth 5 BLOW OUT AS HARD AND FAST AS POSSIBLE a short sharp blast This will cause the indicator to move up the scale NOTE you do not ...

Page 5: ...yellow 50 80 red 0 50 HOW TO USE YOUR PEAK AIR PEAK FLOW METER Name ____________________________________________________________________ Age ___________________ Sex ___________________ Height ___________________ Average Baseline PEFR liters per minute ______________________________________ Green Zone __________________________ to __________________________________ Yellow Zone _____________________...

Page 6: ...PEAK FLOW RATE LITERS MINUTE DATE 900 850 800 750 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 COUGHING WHEEZING None Mild Moderate Severe None Mild Moderate Severe Comments ...

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Page 8: ...stay in yellow or green zones Use the PEAK AIR under the guidance and supervision of a physician or other healthcare professional Contact this person if you note a downward change in your readings indicating a worsening of your condition Distributed by Omron Healthcare Inc 300 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills IL 60061 Toll Free 1 800 634 4350 www omronhealthcare com Made in USA Patent Pending 3 2002 ...

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