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INTRODUCTION
TruZone
* Peak Flow Meter (PFM) and its accompanying literature meet the most recent
technical Standards of Spirometry for portable peak flow meters established by the
American Thoracic Society. The
TruZone
* PFM meets the educational guidelines
recommended by the National Asthma Educational Prevention Program (NAEPP) of the
National Institutes of Health.
TruZone
* PFM is a “one size fits all” peak flow meter, meaning that one model can be
used by either children or adults. Best of all, you can personalize
TruZone
* PFM with our
unique color zones as recommended by your physician within a treatment plan to meet
your needs.
Just as a thermometer measures body temperature,
TruZone
* PFM measures the Peak
Expiratory Flow (PEF). PEF is the fastest speed at which air is forced out from the lungs
after taking a deep breath. This measurement is useful in detecting changes in airways
that could signal a worsening of symptoms or an improvement in breathing function for
people with respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema. Use the Daily Record
as instructed and share this information with your physician or licensed healthcare
professional at each visit.
Normal PEF numbers vary based on gender, age and height. These numbers are for
reference only since each individual could have a personal best PEF number that may be
higher or lower than the average. Your personal best PEF number is usually the highest
PEF number that you have recorded on your Daily Record sheet over 2-3 weeks. Your
personal best PEF number is your goal to reach when you use your
TruZone
* PFM. Your
physician or licensed healthcare professional will advise you regarding your personal best.
Your physician or licensed healthcare professional has suggested that you use
TruZone
*
PFM because it is important to measure your PEF daily as part of the overall management
of your respiratory condition.
Read and follow the instructions to obtain accurate results.
The
TruZone
* PFM is intended for persons with respiratory conditions including asthma.
Persons with these conditions should only use the
TruZone
* PFM and the enclosed
ColorZone
* tapes in conjunction with a treatment plan under the direction of a physician
or other licensed practitioner.
If you have questions about whether
TruZone
* PFM is working correctly, or you do not
fully understand the user instructions, please contact your physician.
Because your physician’s or licensed healthcare professional’s advice is important, their
instructions for use must be followed carefully and consistently. They will help you
understand the readings and results from your
TruZone
* PFM. The PEF is normally
measured at 8 A.M. and 8 P.M., but always as recom mended by a physician or licensed
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