Peak Flow Testing - A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Staff
Peak Flow Testing - Underpinning Knowledge- A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Staff Health and Social Care Training Resources
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Presentation in sections you can choose which sections to use. Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written.
Comes with 8 Handouts plus a Multiple Choice End of Session Assessment.
Aims and Objectives:
Overall Aim:
To equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform accurate peak flow testing, enhancing asthma management and patient outcomes.
Presentation (48 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Importance of Measuring Peak Flow Rates in Clinical Assessment
SECTION - Importance of Peak Flow Testing
Overview of Peak Flow Testing
Importance in Monitoring Respiratory Conditions
Commonly Used in Asthma Management
SECTION - Equipment Needed
Peak Flow Meter (Manual)
Peak Flow Meter (Digital)
Disposable Mouthpieces
Patient's Personal Peak Flow Diary or Log
Considerations for Different Settings - Hospitals
Considerations for Different Settings – Care Homes/Patients Home
SECTION - Understanding Peak Flow Meter Readings
Explanation of Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF)
Normal Range Values for Different Age Groups and Body Sizes
General Guidelines for Normal PEF Values - Adults
General Guidelines for Normal PEF Values – Children and Adolescents
How to Identify Personal Best Peak Flow
Practical Example
Practical Example - Asthma Action Plan
SECTION - Proper Technique
Ensure the Peak Flow Meter is Set to Zero
Instruct the Patient to Stand or Sit Up Straight
Have the Patient Take a Deep Breath In and Blow Out Hard and Fast into the Mouthpiece
Record the Reading
Repeat the Process Three Times and Record the Highest Reading
Practical Considerations
SECTION - Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals
Clear Communication
Demonstration and Practice
Providing Resources
Follow-Up and Support
Encouraging Adherence
SECTION - Key Points
Key Points
References and Further Reading
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8 x Handouts
1 x Multiple Choice End of Session Assessment
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