Microlife PF100 Manual De Instrucciones página 5

Important Information Concerning Intended Use:
This device is intended for monitoring PEF (Peak Expiratory
Flow Rate) and FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in one second)
for patient home use. The device is designed for pediatric to
adult patients. When the device is used to monitor lung
conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), the user should be under the care of a
licensed health care professional. A licensed health care
professional's advice is required to understand the meaning
and importance of the measurements reported by the device
and how to decide on an appropriate treatment plan. This
treatment plan will tell the patient what action to take when
there are changes in their PEF/FEV1 measurements.
A peak flow meter is used to measure a person's "peak
expiratory flow," which is the fastest speed a person can blow
air out of the lungs after taking in as big a breath as possible.
"Peak expiratory flow" is a simple measure of airflow that can
tell you how well you are breathing. It tells you how well air
is moving through the airways in your lungs. Forced Expiratory
Volume (FEV1) is a measure of the volume of air expelled in 1-
second. If you have a breathing condition such as asthma or
C.O.P.D., your physician (or other licensed health care
professional) may recommend that you use a peak flow meter
to watch for changes in your airflow. Your physician (or
licensed health care professional) will give you a treatment
plan that will tell you what actions to take when you have a
change in airflow. In addition, you should record your peak
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