Talk:Peak flow meter
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OK, I don't have a problem with the usage section provided its more encyclopedic in nature. The current rendition is instructional rather than descriptive. Something like: "The user exhales x times and takes the best three readings.." etc. --Hooperbloob 16:55, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Usage section
I've removed the Usage section entirely as it violatesWp:not#Wikipedia_is_not_an_indiscriminate_collection_of_information point 8. Here is the text I removed, if it can be rewritten into something encylopedic and without instruction, feel free to do so.
"The best of 3 readings is used as the recorded value of the Peak Expiratory Flow Rate. It may be plotted out on graph paper charts together with a record of symptoms.[1]
- Make sure the device reads zero or is at base level.
- Stand up if possible, otherwise sitting upright.
- Take as deep a breath as possible (but not through the meter).
- Place the meter in ones mouth. Close the lips tightly around the mouthpiece.
- Blow out as hard and as fast as possible (one to two seconds) without coughing, spitting or letting the tongue block the mouthpiece.
- The best of three recordings is used.
Users can record their peak flow before and 30 minutes after using the rescue inhaler. If their medicine is working an improvement should be seen in the peak flow reading." --Xyzzyplugh 14:29, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
- A version of this article with the how-to sections intact has been transwikied to b:Transwiki:Peak flow meter. --SB_Johnny | talk 15:51, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
