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Introduces self
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Confirms name & date of birth of patient
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Explains your role in teaching patient to use a peak flow meter
properly & gains consent
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Checks understanding of & explains why peak flow is clinically
useful
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Washes hands
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Collects disposable mouth piece and peak flow meter
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Checks the peak flow meter dial freely moves
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Explains the technique and checks patient's understanding
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Demonstrates how to use peak flow meter
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Asks patient to stand upright
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Sets the dial to zero
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Asks the patient to hold the peak flow away from the dial
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Asks the patient to take a deep breath
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Asks the patient to form a tight seal around the mouth piece
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Explains that the patient must blow as hard and as fast as they
possibly can
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Makes sure patient reads the result correctly
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Asks the patient to take 3 readings each time (typically morning and
night) and record the best in a peak flow diary
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Interprets and explains result
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Thanks the patient, reassures them appropriately and answers any
questions they may have
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Disposes of waste appropriately in a clinical waste bin
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Washes hands
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Avoids any jargon and carries out procedure in a professional manner
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Examiner global score: confidence, methodical and proficient
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Advice by Alexandros Sklavounos (Phase 2, 2016)
The mark scheme above was very useful for me. Explain asthma very briefly and explain why it is important to use the inhalers or the peak flow meter to let the patient know how important it is to keep using them.