New EU Peak Flow Norms within V5
May 26, 2010 by ian
Filed under Fitech News
We are pleased to announce that we have added an additional EU Scale (EN Standard 13826) to the Peak Flow assessment of lung function within V5 – our web based software.
Since 1959, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) of lung function has been measured using the Wright – McKerrow scale. In 2004, as a means of eliminating inconsistencies, it was decided to adopt a new EU (EN Standard 13826) Scale, developed to improve management of asthma and other respiratory diseases.
You will now get the option to report against the Wright – McKerrow scale or the EU scale by clicking on the appropriate radio button. Depending on where you are located, your country’s guidelines and which Peak Flow unit/ Spirometer device you use, will determine which test to opt for.
New Peak Flow meters bought in the UK have EU units (in blue text on a yellow background and the wording EN 13826 printed alongside the Scale). Which Meter Do I Have ?
The norms and scaling are available via the Norms Explorer under Lung Function, accessible through the “Resources” tab in V5.
Useful links about this topic:
Useful Information On Spirometry
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