What is a Piko meter?

The Piko peak flow meter is a small, easy-to-use instrument that enables you or your child to measure lung function at home, at work, at school—wherever you go. The peak flow meter measures how fast a person can blow out air after a maximum inhalation. It helps reveal how well you or your child’s lungs are working.

Are digital peak flow meters accurate?

Measuring peak expiratory flow (PEF) is an inexpensive and accurate method to evaluate asthma progress. Nowadays, the use of peak flow meters is highly recommended to monitor asthma while standardised lung function tests, such as spirometry, can be of limited use in clinical settings due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Can you buy a peak flow meter over the counter?

A peak flow test involves blowing as hard as you can into a small handheld device called a peak flow meter. These are available on prescription or can be bought from most pharmacies.

How do you use a digital peak flow meter?

How to use your peak flow meter

1. Move the marker to the bottom of the numbered scale.
2. Stand up straight.
3. Take a deep breath.
4. Hold your breath while you place the mouthpiece in your mouth, between your teeth.
5. Blow out as hard and fast as you can in a single blow.
6. Write down the number you get.

How do you use Piko 6?

Press the OPERATE button once with the right index finger to turn on the Piko-6. 4. The Piko-6 is brought up close to the mouth and then the operate button pressed again with the right index finger. A short beep will be heard, and an animation displayed on the screen.

What does the piko-1 peak flow meter measure?

Ferraris 345010 Piko-1 Electronic Peak Flow Meter Peak Flow Meters The new PiKo-1 has been designed to replace mechanical peak flow meters. In addition to measuring the conventional PEF with increased accuracy, test quality alerts, and storage of tests, the PiKo-1 also measures FEV1.

Which is Ferrari peak flow meter measures FEV1?

Ferraris 345010 Piko-1 Electronic Peak Flow Meter Peak Flow Meters The new PiKo-1 has been designed to replace mechanical peak flow meters. In addition to measuring the conventional PEF with increased accuracy, test quality alerts, and storage of tests, the PiKo-1 also measures FEV1. Ferraris 345010 Piko-1 Electronic Peak Flow Meter

Which is the best peak flow meter for asthma?

The PiKo-1 is one of the world’s most sophisticated tools for managing asthma at home. Unlike traditional mechanical meters, which only measure peak flow, the electronic PiKo-1 also measures FEV1, considered by many asthma specialists to be a more reliable indicator of an impending asthma attack.

How do you change the batteries in a piko?

To insert or change the batteries: The battery cover is on the back of the Piko. Use a coin to turn the battery cover one quarter turn to open it. Remove the plastic insert where the batteries go if this is the first time you are inserting the batteries. Insert the 2 batteries. Place the negative side down. Replace the battery cover.