title: Portable peak flow meters.
abstract: There are several portable peak flow meters available. These instruments vary in construction and performance. Guidelines are recommended for minimum performance and testing of portable peak flow meters, with the aim of establishing a procedure for standardizing all peak flow meters. Future studies to clarify the usefulness of mechanical test apparatus and clinical trials of peak flow meters are also recommended.
authors.affiliation: Clement Clarke International Ltd, Harlow, Essex, UK.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: McNaughton
mesh_terms: D002138:Calibration; D004203:Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards