Peak flow meters

[RNTadaaaa]

I have received several asthma action plans so far. Each of them discuss the peak flow ranges (green yellow and red)

I ask families for a peak flow meter (until I get my own) and the inhaler so that I can follow the order.

Families ask why do I need a peak flow meter.

Honest question: Should I NOT be using a peak flow meter with an asthma action plan?

Do you use a peak flow meter when you receive an asthma action plan?

To be honest I never had to use them in my previous school bc no one ever completed an asthma action plan, only the order for the resuce inhaler.

[ruby_jane, BSN, RN]

On ‎8‎/‎21‎/‎2019 at 5:16 PM, PeakRN said:

All asthma action plans should have a peak flow measurement, those that do not are falling short of the best medical practice.

Not a single school asthma action plan has peak flow on my campus. Not a one. Last time I went to my personal doctor for my asthma check up we did a peak flow in the office (billable) but I have no peak flow instructions, either.