Important Information For Measurement And Control Of Your Peak Flow Values - Microlife PF 100 Mode D'emploi

7. A long beep confirms that the result
is recorded. The peak flow value
is displayed for about 3 seconds,
then the FEV
the monitor is ready for a new
measurement which is indicated by
two short beeps.
8. It is recommended to perform
three or more measurements
sequentially. Please note that the monitor only
saves the highest reading from switching the
device on until switching it off.
9. After each measurement, at first the actual
reading is shown in the display and then it
switches automatically to the highest reading
of your current measurement session.
10. Press the ON/OFF button to switch the
monitor off. Before the monitor switches off,
the highest value and its related memory
position «MR xx» is displayed.
11. Store the monitor in a clean and dust free place.
Traffic light indicator on the device
After the measurement, a small arrow in the display will
indicate if the reading is in the green, yellow or red range.
500 l/min is defined as reference value.
If a reading is above 80% (> 400 l/min) of the reference value, it will be indicated
in the green range. A reading in the yellow range indicates a reading between 60%
and 80% (300 l/min - 400 l/min) of the reference value. A reading in the red range
indicates a reading below 60% (< 300 l/min) of the reference value.
It would be best to determine the area limits together with your physician and when
required these ranges can be set manually within the software.
5. Important Information for Measurement and Control
of your Peak Flow Values
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It is necessary to keep regular control of your peak flow values. Doctors generally
recommend taking one measurement in the morning and one in the evening, every
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