Wilson & Hockenberry: Wong’s Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition: Patient Teaching Guide



Wilson & Hockenberry: Wong’s Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition


Patient Teaching Guide


This section may be photocopied and distributed to families.


Source: Wilson D, Hockenberry MJ: Evolve resources for Wong’s clinical manual of pediatric nursing, ed 8. Copyright © 2012, Mosby, St Louis.



Monitoring Peak Expiratory Flow


The peak expiratory flow rate measures the maximum amount of air the child can forcefully exhale. The peak expiratory flow rate helps determine the severity of the child’s asthma at the time it is used; this will often determine the type of medications needed to help the child breathe better. Peak flow values vary according to the child’s height, weight, gender, and race. In general a peak flow rate is monitored twice a day for 2 to 3 weeks to determine how the child is responding to asthma medications. Once a child’s personal best peak flow rate is established, this will serve as a point of reference for future measurements, especially if the child has an illness such as a cold. Follow the directions your health professional provides for using the peak flow meter; the directions that follow are of a general nature and may serve as a guide.


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