ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. FOR FULL LIST OF HEALTH WARNINGS PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WELCARE.COM.AU/INSTRUCTION-MANUALS/Description Keep a close eye on your respiratory health with the Welcare Breatheasy Peak Flow Meter. Designed to monitor maximum expiratory airflow after a deep breath, this device is your reliable companion in detecting narrowing airways.
Featuring a simple monitoring system for peak expiratory flow, the Welcare Breatheasy Peak Flow Meter comes with a measurement scale and adjustable colour zone markers, making it easy to interpret results at a glance. Its compact and portable design ensures you can monitor your respiratory health easily and conveniently.
Equipped with a built-in mouthpiece, this peak flow meter is suitable for both adults and children (aged 5 years and over), offering ease of use for the whole family. With a measuring range of 60 – 800L/min, it provides accurate readings for effective management of respiratory health.
• Simple Monitoring of Peak Expiratory Flow
• Measurement Scale
• Adjustable Colour Zone Marker
• Portable and Compact
• Built-in Mouthpiece
• Suitable for Both Adults and Children (5 years and over).
• Easy to Use
• Measuring Range: 60 – 800L/min
• Single Patient Use
Boxed Contents: 1 x Peak Flow Meter 1 x Instructions for Use and Warranty Information
Size: 1 Pack
Warnings • Users unable to complete a forced expiration, or those
showing signs of severe respiratory distress.
• The following conditions are relative contraindications.
The conditions do not preclude using the device; however,
caution is required:
- Acute myocardial infarction within one week.
- Hypotension or severe hypertension.
- Moderate to severe arrythmia.
- Heart failure.
- Uncontrolled pulmonary hypertension.
- Acute enlarged right ventricle of the heart (cor pulmonale).
- Unstable pulmonary embolism.
- Syncope related to forced expiration/cough.
- Increased intraocular/intracranial pressure.
- Cerebral aneurysm.
- Brain, thoracic or abdominal surgery within past 4 weeks.
- Eye, sinus or middle ear surgery (or infection) within past
one week.
- Recent concussion with ongoing symptoms.
- Late term pregnancy.
- Presence of pneumothorax
- Active or suspected respiratory or systemic infection
(including tuberculosis).
- Hemoptysis, significant oral secretions, oral lesions or
oral bleeding.
Please read all Safety Warnings provided with the product prior to using.
• Conducting self-diagnosis based on the measurement
results and/or treatment can be dangerous. Please follow
the instructions of your doctor.
• DO NOT let children play with the Peak Flow Meter –
it is not a toy.
• The Peak Flow Meter is NOT suitable for children under
5 years.
• This product is NOT intended for use by children without
adult supervision.
• This product is NOT intended for use by persons (including
children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities
or lacking experience and/or knowledge, unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have
received and understand the instructions/safety warnings
for use of the product from this person in advance.
• DO NOT use this product for anything other than its intended
purpose and only use as described in this instructions for use.
• This Peak Flow Meter is for single patient use only.
• This device is designed for measuring peak expiratory flow.
No other use is intended or implied.
• Seek education and assistance from your healthcare
professional regarding a respiratory management plan
suited to your needs.
• This Peak Flow Meter is not intended to treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
• Never attempt to dismantle the device. This will cause an
inaccurate Peak Expiratory Flow score.
• If you think that the device is not reading correctly, advise
your healthcare professional immediately.
• Clinical symptoms should take precedence over Peak Flow
Meter readings.
• Use should be discontinued if the user experiences pain.
Ingredients Not Applicable
Active Ingredients: Not Applicable
Direction 1. Slide pointer to the bottom of the scale (A).
2. Hold device horizontally in front of your mouth (B).
3. Sit up straight or stand upright. With mouth fully open
exhale out fully then inhale as deeply as possible.
4. Seal your lips firmly around the mouthpiece. Keep holding
the meter horizonal (C).
5. Take care that the tongue or teeth do not obstruct the airflow.
A “spitting” action or coughing will give false readings.
6. Blow out as HARD and as FAST as possible for 2 – 3 seconds
until the lungs are completely empty.
7. Record the result (D).
8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 three times and record the highest
reading.
9. Take action according to your personal respiratory
management plan.
The intended purpose of the Welcare Breatheasy Peak Flow
Meter is to measure peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) in adults
and children aged 5 years and over.
It measures the maximum rate at which air is expelled from
the lungs. The device may be used within the home and in a
professional healthcare setting.
Storage Instructions
Store the device in a cool, dry area away from heat and
direct sunlight.
