title: A new method for the calibration of peak flow meters.
abstract: The objective of this paper is to assess the current methods for the calibration of peak flow meters and devise a method of producing a known flow with an inexpensive apparatus simple enough to be built from a set of dimensions. The methods currently available tend to be expensive and complex or impractical for routine use. The aim was that the wave form produced should approximate to a forced expiratory flow and be capable of being described in mathematical terms and be relatively inexpensive to produce. The resulting apparatus which has been built, produces a sine wave flow the peak of which can be set to any desired level and be determined to a high degree of accuracy. The apparatus can be built from a set of dimensions and is inexpensive. The apparatus is a primary and not a derived standard.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Southampton, UK.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bushman
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Calvert
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stockwell
mesh_terms: D002138:Calibration / Q000592:standards; D004548:Elasticity; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data