What is a normal reading on a airlife spirometer?
Normal values in healthy males aged 20-60 range from 4.5 to 3.5 liters, and normal values for females aged 20-60 range from 3.25 to 2.5 liters.
What is normal breathing capacity?
about 6 liters
Lung capacity or total lung capacity (TLC) is the volume of air in the lungs upon the maximum effort of inspiration. Among healthy adults, the average lung capacity is about 6 liters.
What is a normal reading on a peak flow meter?
Peak expiratory flow (PEF) is measured in litres per minute. Normal adult peak flow scores range between around 400 and 700 litres per minute, although scores in older women can be lower and still be normal.
Is 350 a good peak flow reading?
What is the average peak flow for a 60 year old?
Normal adult peak flow scores range between around 400 and 700 litres per minute, although scores in older women can be lower and still be normal.
What is the Airlife incentive spirometer?
The Airlife Incentive Spirometer contains an easily adjustable patient goal indicator that encourages patients to be actively involved in their own recovery process. The Airlife Spirometer has either a 2500 or 4000 milliliter air volume capacity, and a coaching indicator to let users know if they are breathing too…
How do I use the air hose on my Airlife spirometer?
Grip the handle of the Airlife Spirometer with your left hand so that the spirometer is upright and the numbers and goal indicator (small plastic arrow) are facing toward you. Insert the end of the air hose into the hole located on the front, right side of the spirometer. The air hose is a clear or blue hose with a crimped appearance.
What is a spiral spirometer used for in nursing?
Airlife Spirometer Instructions. An incentive volumetric spirometer is a breathing therapy tool primarily used following surgery to keep the lungs active and reduce the incidence of pneumonia, pneumothorax and a permanent decrease in lung tissue function.
How do I use the goal indicator on my inhaler?
The piston will move up to a number, which indicates the volume of air you have inhaled. Slide the goal indicator to the highest point the piston reaches. The indicator helps you to remember the volume of air you have achieved. You may also set the goal indicator to reflect an overall goal set by your health care provider.