Peak Flow Rate Measurement: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Peak Flow Rate Measurement: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Overview: Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is the maximum flow rate generated during a forceful exhalation, starting from full lung inflation. Peak flow rate primarily reflects large airway flow and depends on the voluntary effort and muscular strength ...

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Health_SS Susan S

Peak expiratory flow rate is used to evaulate the force which air is expelled from the lungs. Why is this important? http://bit.ly/cu7yD0

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